New Carousel Opens at Wheaton Regional Park
A brand new carousel is now open at Wheaton Regional Park. MCM attended the ribbon-cutting last week. The carousel is open Saturdays and Sundays, as well as during spring break… 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.
Police Officers Honored During Awards Ceremony
Officers were honored Wednesday during a Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) awards ceremony at Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg. Awardees included Sgt. Patrick Kepp, who received the Medal of Valor,… Read More
Educators Demand County Council ‘Fully Fund Our Schools’
Ahead of a budget public hearing Tuesday evening, teachers and parents rallied outside the county council building in Rockville to call on councilmembers to fully fund the proposed budget of… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, April 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Great 8 Skate: To celebrate Washington Capitals ice hockey player… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Freeze Warning: The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Book Vending Machine: Just like using a soda or snack… Read More
Driver Dead in Single-Car Crash in Gaithersburg
Police report a man died and a woman was left in critical condition after a single-car crash on sSunday in Gaithersburg. 25-year-old William Giovanis Vasquez of Prince George’s County was… Read More
Countywide Curbside Recycling for Electronics and Batteries Coming Soon
By the end of the year, all households with curbside recycling services through the county will be able to recycle electronics and batteries, too. The county started phasing-in the electronic… Read More
‘Finer Womanhood Expo’ Focuses on Women’s Health and Wellness
The fifth Finer Womanhood Expo focused on women’s health and wellness last weekend at Montgomery College Germantown. The event was hosted by the Gamma Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter of the… Read More
‘Not Going to be Easy’ Dealing with Volume of Layoffs, Elrich Says
It is going to take a couple of days before it is clear how many county residents lost their jobs Tuesday, County Executive Marc Elrich said. Leaders spoke out Tuesday… Read More
Leaders Respond to Mass Layoffs at Health Agencies in County
On Tuesday, leaders responded to the administration’s mass layoffs of federal health and human services employees — including workers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in White Oak. “Donald… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 2, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Route 29 Traffic Safety Operation: Police and partnering agencies will… Read More