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
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.
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
Damascus High School Students Refurbish, Donate Car
A North Bethesda mother and her two high school students drove away in their very own car that was refurbished and donated by Damascus High School students who are enrolled… Read More
3-Year-Old Girl Who Accidentally Shot Herself Recovering After Surgery
A 3-year-old girl is recovering in an area hospital after accidentally shooting herself inside a Montgomery Village apartment, according to Montgomery County Police. Tuesday at approximately 12:09 p.m., officers from… Read More
State Creates New Online Hate Crimes Reporting Portal
Maryland now has a new online portal to report hate crimes and hate bias incidents. Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that nohomeforhate.md,gov is one place to report, but victims should… Read More
Taste of Wheaton Highlights Diversity of Community
Sunday’s Taste of Wheaton featured great music and dancing, delicious ethnic foods, activities for children and plenty of community spirit. The annual event, held at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in… Read More
Trial Set for Ritchie Park Elementary Principal Accused of Assaulting Student
Ritchie Park Elementary School Principal Andrew Winter, who is charged with assaulting a student, posted an unsecured personal bond of $1,500 Tuesday and is free on bail. Winter’s trial is… Read More
Police: 3-Year-Old Hospitalized With Self-Inflicted Shooting Wound
A three year old was taken to the hospital Tuesday in what Montgomery County Police officers are calling self-inflicted injuries in connection with a shooting. Police are at the scene… Read More
Rockville City Hires New Manager
Jeffrey J. Mihelich was chosen unanimously as the next Rockville City manager. The Montana resident has more than 30 years of experience in city management and will begin work here… Read More
Takoma Park Police Hold Diaper Drive to Change Lives
Takoma Park police officers are sponsoring their first diaper drive. The theme is Changing Lives One Diaper at a Time. The goal of the month-long time is to ease the… Read More
Del. Sara Love Nominated to Fill Senate Seat Vacated by Ariana Kelly
Maryland Del. Sara Love was nominated Monday night by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee to be state senator. If approved by Gov. Wes Moore, Love will continue to represent… Read More