Takoma Park Police Hold Diaper Drive to Change Lives
Takoma Park police officers are sponsoring their first diaper drive. The theme is Changing Lives One Diaper at a Time. The goal of the month-long time is to ease the… Read More
Suzanne Pollak
Suzanne is a freelance reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has over 35 years professional experience writing for newspapers, magazines, non-profit newsletters and the web.
Del. Sara Love Nominated to Fill Senate Seat Vacated by Ariana Kelly
Maryland Del. Sara Love was nominated Monday night by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee to be state senator. If approved by Gov. Wes Moore, Love will continue to represent… Read More
Ritchie Park Principal Arrested on 2nd Degree Assault Charge
The principal at Ritchie Park Elementary School was arrested Monday and charged with assaulting a student. A joint investigation by Rockville City Police and the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office… Read More
2 Caring Women Honored as Montgomery County Foster Parents of the Year
During Foster Parent Appreciation Month, two Montgomery County women were honored for their caring efforts. Emma Patterson was praised by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich for her 33 years as… Read More
MCEA Protests ‘Draconian” School Cuts, Calls for Action
A letter from Peter Moran, Montgomery County Chief of Schools, sent out Friday at 6:10 p.m. detailed the cuts the Board of Education is planning to balance its budget. Montgomery… Read More
Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run in Takoma Park
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Monday morning by a driver who then fled the scene, according to Takoma Park Police. The pedestrian was struck at 1:17 a.m. in… Read More
Chevy Chase Man Charged In Killing of State Parole Officer
Emanuel Edward Sewell, who was wanted in connection to the death of a Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services agent, is in custody. Sewell was located by U.S.… Read More
County Funding and Shepherd’s Table Make Sure Children Aren’t Hungry
Some of the people fighting child hunger in Montgomery County got to meet the students who take their free dinners home. Staff at Shepherd’s Table, the Montgomery County Food Council… Read More
Penalties Increased to Curb Street Racing
Beginning Saturday, drivers participating in street racing and exhibition driving face more serious penalties. Under a new Maryland law, these drivers will now face mandatory court appearances, up to one… Read More
Scotland AME Zion Church Receives $1 Million Gift From Marriott Foundation
Members of the Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac received $1 million from the J. Willard and Alice Marriott Foundation to help pay for restoration of the historic Black church.… Read More
Police Recover 15,000 Stolen Construction Tools
Howard County Police officers recovered 15,000 stolen construction tools valued at between $3 million and $5 million. Some of the tools are believed to have been stolen in Maryland, Virginia… Read More
County Unveils Plaque Honoring Couple Who Fought Against Segregation
If Councilmember Natali Fani-González had her way, everyone in Montgomery County would walk by Wheaton Veterans Park on Amherst Avenue and read the newly unveiled marker commemorating a couple who… Read More