Poet Laureate Billy Collins Kicks off 15th Gaithersburg Book Festival
Tickets to hear Billy Collins share his poetry sold out in three minutes. The former U.S. Poet Laureate and author of 12 poetry collections kicked off the 15th year 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.
At Filing Deadline, Here Are the School Board Candidates
UPDATED Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. Natalie Zimmerman of Rockville filed to run late Friday night, the fifth candidate in District 2. ——————————————– Friday at 9 p.m. was the last… Read More
‘The World Has to Be a Little Different Than When You Came In’
From an early Civil Rights organizer to a documentary film director, Silver Spring’s Judy Richardson has been a part of much of this country’s history for the past 60 years.… Read More
Van Hollen Updates Local Delegation on Proposed Funding
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen met virtually with the Montgomery County members of the Maryland General Assembly Friday to update legislators on what the federal government is doing and also… Read More
Fifth Graders Invited to Create Arbor Day Tree Artwork
Fifth graders in Maryland can earn tree plantings for their school by creating an Arbor Day Poster. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards are sponsoring the annual contest.… Read More
Police Lodge Opposes Council Bill to End Consent Searches
Members of the Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police urged the county council to oppose its bill that would prohibit police consent searches during vehicle stops. Tuesday, Councilmember Will Jawando… Read More
Jawando Introduces Freedom to Leave Act to End Police Consent Searches
A bill that would prohibit police officers from asking people to agree to having their vehicle searched without probable cause was introduced Tuesday afternoon by Councilmember Will Jawando. The Constitution’s… Read More
Silver Spring Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Postal Keys
Andrew Steven Martin, 30, of Silver Spring, pled guilty to unlawful possession of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) keys that are used to access postal service mail receptacles. Martin also pled… Read More
AstraZeneca Announces New $300 Million Facility in Rockville
AstraZeneca announced Tuesday morning that the company is investing $300 million in a state-of-the art facility in Rockville that will enable the company to launch its cell therapy platforms throughout… Read More
Navarro’s Contract With School District Has Expired
Nancy Navarro’s three-month contract with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has ended and she no longer is working there. She had been hired on a short term basis to work… Read More
Board of Education Acts Quickly, Will Appoint Interim Superintendent Tuesday
Dr. Monique Felder is expected to be appointed Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) interim superintendent Tuesday following last week’s resignation of Dr. Monifa McKnight. She is expected to be approved… Read More
Raskin Announces Annual High School Artists Competition
It is time once again for high school students to submit their artwork for a chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) announced Monday… Read More