Concrete Wall Repaired Following Beltway Truck Crash Sunday
The right lane and shoulder of southbound I-270 at the bridge by the outer loop of I-495 were closed Sunday evening following a truck crash that damaged the concrete parapet… 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.
Silver Spring Chalk Fest This Saturday
UPDATE – Due to the weather, Chalk Fest has been rescheduled Saturday, June 29. —————————————– Calling all chalk artist enthusiasts. The second annual Downtown Silver Spring Chalk Fest on May… Read More
Commission Recommends Changes to County Charter
The Montgomery County Charter Review Commission released its recommendations concerning possible changes to the county charter. Councilmembers will review the recommendations. Any that are approved by the council will appear… Read More
County Distributes Pride Decals For Display in Storefronts
Montgomery County is giving out free LGBTQ+ pride decals for display on business or nonprofit storefronts. The decals were created through a design contest last summer called Show Your Pride!… Read More
Metro Bus, Rail Fares Increase July 1
Metro fares will increase 12.5% and most service will not be cut, according to its $4.8 billion budget that takes effect July 1. Earlier, Metro officials considered drastic cuts in… Read More
House, Garden Tour Benefits Scotland AME Church’s Renovations
Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage of Montgomery County announced that 10 homes and gardens will be open May 18. This is the 94th year the tour is being held. It… Read More
Animal Adoption Shelter Closed Due to Canine Influenza
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood closed to the public Thursday due to an outbreak of canine influenza virus (CIV). Residents are asked not to bring… Read More
County Awards Funds to Fight Childhood Hunger
16 local organizations that work to end childhood hunger were awarded grants to create or expand strategies that address food insecurity. The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience and… Read More
Remove Standing Water to Eliminate Mosquitoes
If you don’t want mosquitoes buzzing around your property, remove standing water, advised the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Mosquito Control Program. Now is the time to act as mosquitoes are… Read More
Police: Dozen Gunshots Fired in Takoma Park
Takoma Park police officers are investigating an incident Sunday evening in which someone in a black sedan is believed to have fired a dozen gunshots. According to police, at about… Read More
Takoma Park Police Collect 364 Pounds of Unused Drugs
Takoma Park Police collected 364 pounds of unused or expired medications, it announced following Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27. The police department keeps a permanent collection box… Read More
County Workers Receive Pay Raises in Proposed FY25 Budget
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously agreed to pay raises for three unions representing police, firefighters and food and commercial workers as well as other employees Tuesday. Members of the Montgomery County… Read More