Police Seek 6 Men Involved in Rockville Shooting
Montgomery County Police seek six men who may have been involved in a March 8 shooting in the 900 block of Persei Place in Rockville. Police arrived at the scene… 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 Students Participate in Cyber, STEM Competitions, Career Fair
Montgomery County Public Schools Foundation’s partnerships with local businesses and Montgomery College recently enabled students to participate in statewide competition, showcases and career fairs. The educational foundation provides money to… Read More
Here’s How to Get a Free Prom Dress This Weekend
The third annual Project Prom Dress offers free dresses, suits, shoes and accessories to high school students. It will be held Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.… Read More
Council Concerned that Proposed $7.1 Billion Budget Would Increase Debt
Following non-binding straw votes Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmembers agreed not to raise taxes and most likely not increase the amount of general obligations bonds to cover one-time expenditures. During a… Read More
Police Seek Driver in Fatal Hit and Run
A skateboarder was killed by a driver, who then fled the scene, early Monday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. The hit and run occurred at 12:02 a.m. on Veirs… Read More
State Legislators Provide Funds for County Schools, Projects
The Maryland General Assembly ends its session on midnight Monday, and Montgomery County officials are anxiously awaiting to learn which of many bills will be signed by the governor and… Read More
Germantown Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Child Pornography
Hummad Siddiqui, 35, of Germantown, was sentenced to 18 years after pleading guilty eight counts of child pornography, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. In addition, Siddiqui must… Read More
Sunday Concert Benefits Scotland AME Zion Church’s Rebuilding
Duke Paul, a Los Angeles singer and song writer, joins Maryland musicians Sunday in a concert to benefit the Scotland AME Zion Church. The church on Seven Locks Road in… Read More
Jury Finds Olney Man Guilty of First-Degree Assault
Michael Boyd Jr., 40, of Olney was found guilty Thursday of first-degree assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He faces a maximum of 90… Read More
‘The Biggest Nuisance’: Agriculture Department Offers Ways to Deal with Asian Tiger Mosquitoes
The Asian Tiger Mosquito “is the biggest nuisance in Maryland,” according to the state Department of Agriculture. About 60% of the complaints the department receives concern these very small. mostly… Read More
World Central Kitchen Temporarily Suspends Efforts in Gaza
The seven people working with World Central Kitchen in Gaza who were killed April 1 had just delivered food to a warehouse. “The 7 people killed on a WCK mission… Read More
Investigation Centers on Whether Sargeant Shriver Elementary PTA Abused Funds
The Sargent Shriver Elementary School Parent Teacher Association received money from an account controlled by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), which is a violation of policy, and is refusing to… Read More