Ghost Gun Seized in Wheaton
A person with a loaded ghost gun was arrested Saturday in Wheaton, according to police. Officers responded near Veirs Mill Road and Ennalls Avenue after a male was reportedly slumped… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with myMCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Tuesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area Tuesday from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Freezing rain is expected, according to NWS. Up to one-tenth… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: New Superintendent Takes Over During Tumultuous Time at MCPS
2024 was a tumultuous year for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The school system continued to deal with the aftermath of an exposé of sexual harassment by a school principal who… Read More
Suspect Wanted for First-Degree Assault in Aspen Hill
Police are looking for a male suspect wanted for first-degree assault in Aspen Hill. On Oct. 12 at about 1 p.m. a victim observed an unknown male in an apartment… Read More
North Carolina Man Sentenced to 17 Years for 1981 Wheaton Rapes
A North Carolina man was sentenced Thursday to serve 17 years in prison for two sexual assaults that happened decades ago in Wheaton, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s… Read More
The Sheriff’s Unique Role in Montgomery County
MCM talked with County Sheriff Maxwell Uy and others from his office about the role of the Sheriff in Montgomery County. Uy discussed topics including differences between the sheriff’s office… Read More
Rockville Named 23rd Most Generous City in U.S. by GoFundMe
Rockville has been named GoFundMe’s 23rd most generous city in the nation for 2024. According to GoFundMe, more than 15,000 Rockville residents donated to fundraisers this year. The fundraisers include… Read More
Dog Shot, Killed After Attack in Bethesda
Police said officers shot and killed a dog Wednesday after an attack in Bethesda left two women injured and another dog dead. Officers responded to Heather Hill Road at about… Read More
Pedestrian Dies After November Crash in North Bethesda
Police said a Baltimore man died this month after he was struck in November in North Bethesda. Derrick Lamarr Fields, 50, died Dec. 3 at a hospital as a result… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 18, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Fire Chief’s 12 Day of Fire Safety: The fire department… Read More
Gaithersburg High Schoolers Help Seniors With Tech
High schoolers helped local seniors with technology Tuesday at the Benjamin Gaither Center, a senior center in Gaithersburg. “There is a gap in knowledge with technology and there’s an opportunity… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 17, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Holiday Drive for Hurricane Victims: The county police department is collecting… Read More