2 Fatally Shot at Nolte Park in Silver Spring
Updated May 28 at 2 p.m. Montgomery County Police identified the two victims who were fatally shot May 26. They are Quincy Johnson of Takoma Park and D’Andre Wint of… 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.
Only 2 of 3 School Board Incumbents Advance to November Election
Montgomery County Board of Elections finished counting election ballots and then certified the results from the May 14 primary election Friday at 8 p.m. Most of the results have been… Read More
School Community Message Lays Out Possible Budget Cuts
In a statement to the community delivered Friday afternoon, Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) President Karla Silvestre and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder issued a statement about the budget… Read More
School Board Officially Ends Roscoe Nix’s Innovative Calendar Year
During budget discussions, Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) members opted to switch Roscoe Nix Elementary School from an innovative full year school calendar to the tradition school calendar. Thursday,… Read More
County, State Police Conduct Joint Operation in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police joined with Maryland State Police in the Silver Spring area on an operation aimed at reducing crime. From May 20 to May 22, the joint operation targeted… Read More
‘Let Us In’: Several Teachers Not Permitted to Enter Meeting
Thursday afternoon’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting began with President Karla Silvestre acknowledging that staff reductions are possible during what she called a challenging budget. Montgomery County councilmembers approved a… Read More
Pepco Ordered to Improve Street Lighting Repairs, Billing
About a year and a half after Maryland Delegate Al Carr (D-18) asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) to make Pepco improve street lighting repairs and billing system, his efforts… Read More
Board of Education Considers Cutting 143 Teaching Positions
Montgomery County councilmembers were told Thursday morning that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering laying off 143 teachers to make its budget work, according to Councilmember Will Jawando. Board… Read More
D.C. Man Pleads Guilty in Middle of Trial
During his trial Tuesday, Demonte Hewitt, 22, pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, first-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault and use of a handgun… Read More
Paint Branch High School Student Charged as Adult for Possessing Gun at School
A 16-year-old Paint Branch High School student was charged with possession of a gun on school property Tuesday. Montgomery County Police Community Engagement Officers responded to the school on Old… Read More
Police Chief Marcus Jones Calls His Nominated Successor ‘A Great Selection’
Assistant Police Chief Marc Yamada was nominated Wednesday morning to be the 18th Montgomery County police chief. Police Chief Marcus Jones, who is retiring July 1, called Yamada “a great… Read More
Not Everyone Happy With County’s Proposed $7.1 Budget
About 225 speakers pleaded for their programs and questioned Montgomery County councilmembers’ priorities during recent budget talks. Thursday, councilmembers are expected to approve a $7.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year… Read More