Crime in Takoma Park Increased in 2023
Takoma Park Police released its 2023 annual report, which showed that there was a large uptick in larceny, shoplifting, assaults, thefts from autos and auto thefts as compared to 2022.… 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.
Takoma Park Police Appoint LGBTQ Liaison
Takoma Park Police appointed Corporal Cindia Torres as its LGBTQ Liaison. She will be responsible for fostering understanding, trust and cooperation between law enforcement and the LGBTQ community and is… Read More
Elrich: Perception of Crime in Downtown Silver Spring Is Worse Than Reality
Downtown Silver Spring is out of control with shootings, car racing, shoplifting and other crimes. That is the perception, agreed County Executive Marc Elrich. But it is not reality, he… Read More
Bicyclists Association Sets Up Crash Tracker
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association launched a crash tracker website where those involved in crashes throughout the area can register the incident. Tracking includes near-miss incidents, traffic crashes, cars parked… Read More
MCPS Initiates ‘Different Approach’ to Kindergarten Registration
Montgomery County Public Schools is changing kindergarten orientation beginning with the next school year. According to a letter to elementary school principals from Chief Academic Officer Peggy Push and Associate… Read More
3 of 4 Teachers on Leave for Social Media Posts Return to Classroom
Three of the four teachers placed on administrative leave in connection with their social media posts concerning the Mideast War and antisemitism are back teaching at Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
Moore Administration Spends Day Touring Montgomery County
Gov. Wes Moore, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and their cabinet spent March 8 touring Montgomery County. The officials, along with many Montgomery County leaders, traveled by Flash, bus rapid transit.… Read More
Board of Education Begins Search for Next Superintendent
The Board of Education (BOE) initiated its national search for a superintendent following former Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight’s stepping down and the appointment of Interim Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder. The… Read More
Enclave Residents Rally for Better Living Conditions
Residents of the Enclave Apartments in White Oak gathered Saturday to protest the cockroaches and often not-working elevators and utilities they claim management refuses to correct. The board of the… Read More
Female County Councilmembers Celebrate Women Who Advocate
More than 225 women gathered at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown to celebrate International Women’s Day and to discuss ways to bring more women into positions of power.… Read More
Chef Andrés Featured on Rep. Raskin’s 200th Local Hero Podcast
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) celebrated his 200th episode of his Local Hero podcast with an interview with Bethesda chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen. Raskin’s weekly interviews… Read More
One Step Closer for New Library in Clarksburg, Renovations for Other Libraries
Members of the Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee gave their stamp of approval Thursday to spend millions on building a library in Clarksburg and renovating several other libraries. Renovations… Read More