Rockville Lawyer Indicted in Theft of More Than $2 Million
A Rockville woman was indicted for stealing more than two million dollars. Sari Kurland Esq., 63, was taken into custody Friday by the Sheriff’s Office and was ordered to be… 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.
Rockville Man Charged with Stalking, Sexual Assault; Police Concerned About More Victims
Detectives are concerned about additional victims after a Rockville man was charged with stalking and sexually assaulting a woman in Silver Spring. Marvin Alexander De Leon Siguenza, 36, was charged… Read More
Teen to Serve 18 Months For Gold Bar Scam of 82-Year-Old
A 19-year-old from New York was sentenced to prison Thursday for a gold bar scam targeting an 82-year-old. Zhenyong Weng was sentenced to serve 18 months, according to the Montgomery… Read More
County Taking it ‘Day by Day’ Since Trump’s Executive Orders
As communities process recent executive orders from President Donald Trump, county residents are told that many changes do not immediately take effect. In regard to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)… Read More
Man Pleads Guilty in 2023 Crash That Killed 2 Teens
A man pleaded guilty in a single-vehicle crash in North Bethesda that killed two teens in 2023. Jean-Pierre Velasco, 21, of Wheaton, pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter by… Read More
Elrich: County Will Not Obstruct ICE Arrests
County Executive Marc Elrich said that leaders will do what they can to keep people safe, but Montgomery County will not obstruct arrests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read More
Part of Sligo Creek Open Parkway to Close Fridays
About a mile-long portion of the Sligo Creek Open Parkway will be suspended on Fridays to help lighten traffic from Purple Line construction. A 1.1-mile southern portion between Old Carroll… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Two-Hour Delay: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will open two… Read More
Gaithersburg Announces First Annual Film Festival
The first-ever Gaithersburg Film Festival will take place in April. According to the city, the festival “is dedicated to creating a platform for diverse creators and communities to share their… Read More
Maryland Challenges Trump Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
Maryland joined nearly 20 states challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. The order “violates the constitutional rights to which all children born in the U.S. are entitled,”… Read More
LGBTQ+ Storybook Opt-Out Case Will Go to Supreme Court
Parents who want to opt their kids out of LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum will have their case heard by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Summer Camp Registration: The county recreation department’s summer camp registration… Read More