Shooting in Rockville Sends Man to Hospital
A man was taken to an area hospital following a shooting in Rockville Thursday at 8:30 p.m. According to Rockville City Police, the shooting occurred in the area of Blandford… 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.
MCPS’ Policies on Handling Complaints ‘In Progress’; 10 Employees Terminated
Members of Montgomery County council met with the county Inspector General Megan Limarzi and three members of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff to learn about progress the school… Read More
Car Driven into Creek, Driver Arrested for DUI
Montgomery County Park Police charged a driver with being under the influence when the driver’s car ended up in the creek at Burnt Mills West Special Park on Colesville Road… Read More
Council Calls for More Education on Securely Storing Weapons
Montgomery County Councilmembers Tuesday introduced a resolution they hope will curb gun violence and deaths. Increased education on storing firearms should help, said Council Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember… Read More
County Animal Adoption Center Reopens Following Influenza Outbreak
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood reopened for onsite adoptions of all animals. The shelter has been closed to the public since the beginning of… Read More
Task Force Established to Bring Sports Tourism to County
County councilmembers on Tuesday unanimously agreed to set up a task force to seek ways of bringing more sporting events — and the accompanying revenue they would generate — to… Read More
Yamada Unanimously Voted to be Next County Police Chief
Montgomery County Assistant Chief Marc Yamada was unanimously approved – without any discussion by members of the county council – to be the new county police chief. He replaces Chief… Read More
Arrest Made Tuesday in 23-Year-Old Murder
Twenty-three years ago, Montgomery County Police went to a home in Chevy Chase and found a woman who had been murdered. On Tuesday, with the help of DNA, Eugene Teodor… Read More
MedStar Health, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Practice Life-Saving Techniques
MedStar Health, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Omega Chapter and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services joined together to offer a hands-on CPR/AED training event. The event was held at… Read More
County Offers Fans for Those Suffering During High Temperatures
With temperatures predicted to be in the 90s throughout this week and into next, Montgomery County is offering free fans and helpful advice. To receive a fan, call the Department… Read More
Council Issues Proclamation Celebrating Juneteenth
Montgomery County Councilmembers issued a proclamation Tuesday celebrating Juneteenth, which marks the day slavery ended two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. “We come here to celebrate courage and… Read More
After 33 Years With Montgomery County Schools, Blair Principal Signs Off
When Principal Renay Johnson walks down the halls of Montgomery Blair High School, her enthusiasm is hard to miss. It’s there in her step, and it’s there in the way… Read More