Drivers Arrested for DUI, Striking Police Cars
Police said two drivers were arrested and charged for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and striking police cars over the Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 28, two… 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.
Chef José Andrés Will Receive Service to America Leadership Award
Chef, humanitarian and Bethesda resident José Andrés will receive the Service to America Leadership Award presented by The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF). The award “honors an individual’s… Read More
Trees Down, Cars Stranded in High Water During Thursday’s Storms
Parts of Montgomery County were under a Flood Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Thursday. Several homes were damaged by fallen trees and cars were disabled in high waters during… Read More
‘It is Heartbreaking’: Council Issues Statement After Tulsa Hospital Shooting
On Wednesday, four people were killed in a shooting at a Saint Francis Hospital medical building in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The shooting follows recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, in which… Read More
Bicyclist Dies After Collision in Bethesda
Update (4 p.m. Thursday): The decedent is 18-year-old Enzo Marcel Alvarenga of Bethesda, according to a release from the Montgomery County Police Department. Original: A bicyclist died Wednesday after a… Read More
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) urges residents to stay aware as severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday. “Stay weather aware today!” NWS Baltimore/Washington wrote on Twitter. “Severe thunderstorms are possible with… Read More
Hate Symbols Posted on App Search for Damascus High School
Damascus High School administration addressed hate symbols posted to an internet app. “I was informed yesterday afternoon that an internet app brings up hate symbols when Damascus High School is… Read More
County Working With Community Health Clinics to Offer Covid Test-To-Treat
Montgomery County is working with community health clinics within the Montgomery Cares network to identify locations that can offer a COVID-19 test-to-treat program. “It’s already been confirmed that a number… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 1, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at… Read More
Leaders Gather for Vigil in Wake of Uvalde, Texas School Shooting
Local leaders gathered for a vigil Friday in the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. 19 children and two adults were killed after an… Read More
Churchill High School Increasing Security Following Threats
Winston Churchill High School in Potomac will have additional security on-campus Tuesday following recent online threats police deemed as not credible. “As you know, the Winston Churchill Community, along with… Read More
Several Homes Damaged by Fallen Trees in Olney
Several homes were damaged by fallen trees in Olney during storms Friday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Montgomery County was under a… Read More