5 Things to Know Today, April 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Senior Forum: At 10 a.m., Councilmember Sidney Katz will host a virtual Senior Resource Forum… 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.
Montgomery County Energy Summit Kicks Off in Silver Spring
As Earth Month begins, the annual two-day Montgomery County Energy Summit kicked off at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The event showcases products, services and technologies aimed to improve sustainability… Read More
Police Investigating Series of Fraud Schemes in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives are investigating a series of fraud schemes in the jurisdiction and are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect. On Dec. 13, 2021,… Read More
Swastika, KKK Symbols Drawn in Tilden Middle School
A swastika and the letters “KKK” were found drawn in Tilden Middle School in Rockville, Principal Irina LaGrange wrote in a letter to families last week. During a media briefing… Read More
Ukrainian Scouts Continue Efforts to Help Civilians Overseas
Last Saturday, Ukrainian Girl and Boy Scouts returned to Bethesda to continue their efforts helping civilians overseas in Ukraine. The local chapter of the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization gathered at… Read More
Planning Board Briefed on Pedestrian Conditions in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Planning Board received a briefing Thursday about pedestrian conditions in the county. While pedestrians were only in 4% of collisions between 2015-2020, they made up 27% of… Read More
County Clinics Offering Second COVID-19 Booster Shot to Eligible Residents
Montgomery County-operated clinics now administer an additional COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to eligible residents. “We’re beginning already to make plans for ramping up and accepting people coming in for the… Read More
Man Resentenced for Manslaughter in Bethesda Tunnel-Digging Death
On Tuesday, a Bethesda man was sentenced to five years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the 2017 death of a man he hired to dig tunnels under his home,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 30, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 30, 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 12:30… Read More
Man Faces Substance Possession, Firearm Charges After Traffic Stop
A man was arrested and charged with possessing a controlled dangerous substance and firearm-related charges following a traffic stop in Germantown, according to a release from the Montgomery County Police… Read More
Residents Voice Support for Pediatric Mobile Medical Clinic
Residents testified during a council meeting Tuesday to support funding for a mobile medical clinic to benefit under-insured and under-resourced youth through a local non-profit. Last week, the Montgomery County… Read More
COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Montgomery County ‘Very, Very Low,’ Official Says
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Montgomery County is very low, said Sean O’Donnell, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager with County Health and Human Services, during a weekly… Read More