First Purple Line Vehicle Arrives in Maryland
The first Purple Line light rail vehicle has arrived, and it’s 142 feet long, the longest of its kind in the United States, the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit… 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.
Police Identify Utility Worker Killed While in Bucket Lift Truck
Montgomery County Police identified the utility worker who was apparently electrocuted while working in a bucket lift truck Tuesday at noon. Osmar Daniel Chavarria, 39, of Frederick, was pronounced dead… Read More
Community Groups Awarded Grants to Expand Gardening Programs
Montgomery County awarded a total of $200,000 to seven community organizations to increase initiatives that expand food production, access to gardening and small-scale farming. The county’s Resident and Community Food… Read More
After 11 Years, Manna CEO DeCarlo Announces Departure
Jackie DeCarlo, who has led Manna Food Center for 11 years, announced Tuesday she will step down at the end of the year. As CEO of Manna, DeCarlo has been… Read More
Police Drones as First Responder Program Expanding into Bethesda
Following its pilot program in Silver Spring and Wheaton, Montgomery County Police now plan to add its Drone as First Responder program to Bethesda. Police officers initiate the drones after… Read More
Jere Silber of Silver Spring Finds Success in Books, TV, Movies, Comedy
Jere Silber, a Kennedy High School graduate, likes to write. Since discovering his passion, he has written children’s books, produced and written screen plays and a television series with musician… Read More
Utility Worked Killed Accidently in Ashton
A utility worker was accidentally killed on the 200 block of Ashton Road in Ashton on Tuesday at noon. The 39-year-old worker died at the scene as a result of… Read More
Police Investigate Man’s Death Following Alleged Fight
Montgomery County Police officers are investigating the death of a 45-year-old man they believe was involved in a fight. Police responded to an apartment in the 11400 block of Stewart… Read More
5th Grader Uses Music to ‘Make The World A Better Place’
Aiden Adams plays guitar, strumming and singing the music he wrote himself. The 10-year-old Sidwell Friends School student who lives in Bethesda has been playing instruments since he was three years… Read More
New Leadership Chosen from Montgomery County Education Association
Former Montgomery Blair High School math teacher David Stein officially became president of Montgomery County Education Association this week. He was elected earlier this year. He follows Jennifer Martin, who… Read More
Family Jumps Off Deck to Flee Rockville House Fire
Members of a family jumped from their deck early Monday morning to flee a fire at their home in the 900 block of North Stonestreet Avenue in Rockville. No one… Read More
Fire at Women’s Shelter Displaces 36 Residents
During the Fourth of July, an electrical fire that started in the kitchen ceiling caused “significant damage” to the kitchen and bathroom areas of Interfaith Work’s women’s shelter. No one… Read More