Woman Attacked By Her Own Dog in Takoma Park
An adult female was attacked by one of her three dogs as she tried to break up a fight between them. According to Takoma Park Police, the woman was walking… 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.
Teen Charged Following Bomb Threat at Whitman High
A 15-year-old Montgomery County student was arrested in connection with a bomb threat at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda June 7. The Montgomery County Department of Police Behavioral Assessment… Read More
Glenstone Workers Vote to Unionize
Updated at 7 p.m. to include a statement from Glenstone Museum _______________________ Glenstone Museum employees voted to join Teamsters Local 639. The 89 workers at the private Potomac art museum… Read More
Damascus High Auto Tech Program’s Future in Doubt
Damascus High School students enrolled in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are fighting to keep their automobile technology and restaurant management programs. Plans for the renovations to their… Read More
Damascus Principal Named Acting Montgomery Blair Administrator
Montgomery Blair High School Principal Renay Johnson retires at the end of the month. Here’s what she told MCM about the hiring process to replace her. Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
Chevy Chase Man Charged In Killing of Parole Officer Held Without Bond
Emanuel Edward Sewell, who is charged with second degree murder in connection with the brutal killing of a Maryland Parole and Probation officer May 31, is being held without bond.… Read More
Jawando Upset With School Funding
County Councilmember Will Jawando, appearing on the radio show The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi Friday, discussed his displeasure with both the council and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials… Read More
Police Seek Driver of Fatal Hit and Run in Takoma Park
Montgomery County Police continue investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Takoma Park. According to police, on June 3 at 1:17 p.m., Takoma Park Police officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More
MCEA President: Teacher Layoffs ‘Unlikely’
Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) President Jennifer Martin announced in a video Friday morning that “we just learned that it is unlikely there will be layoffs.” Montgomery County Board of… Read More
Police Investigating Reported Threat at Walt Whitman High
UPDATED at 12:05 p.m. The reported threat at Walt Whitman High School has been determined to be not valid. The school is no longer in lockdown. Staff and students have… Read More
Agent Killed in Line of Duty Will be Memorialized June 22
A funeral service for the Maryland Parole and Probation officer killed in the line of duty will be held June 22 at the Living Word International Christian Church, 16819 New… Read More
‘Wear Orange’ Gathering in Wheaton to Honor Gun Violence Survivors
Montgomery County Moms Demand Action for Wear Orange 2024 will gather at Wheaton Regional Park to honor gun violence survivors Saturday at 11 a.m. After meeting at the park on… Read More