Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Aspen Hill
A man died after a two-vehicle collision in Aspen Hill last week, per a release from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). 31-year-old Chad Edward Anthony Richards of Lanham in… 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.
‘I Wouldn’t Want to Miss Out’: White Oak Event Encourage Girls to Try Various Sports
Councilmembers want to help promote sports opportunities for girls in Montgomery County. On Sunday, County Council President Gabe Albornoz and Councilmember Hans Riemer partnered with the recreation department to host… Read More
Man Charged With Killing Man in Rockville Held Without Bond
A 25-year-old Montgomery Village man charged with second-degree murder was ordered to be held without bond Wednesday, per the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. DeMarco Rayford was arrested Monday night… Read More
Blake High School Students Win MCPS ‘Shark Tank’-Like Business Competition
During an annual Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) competition inspired by the television show “Shark Tank,” high school students shared their business pitches. During the virtual event Thursday morning, student… Read More
Magruder High School Student Brought BB Gun to School, Principal Says
A Magruder High School student brought a BB gun to school on Wednesday, according to school administration. On Wednesday afternoon, Magruder administration and security were notified that a student may… Read More
‘It’s a Problem’: Vaccine Booster Rates Lagging Among Black and Hispanic Residents, Elrich Says
COVID-19 vaccine booster rates are lagging among Black and Hispanic residents, County Executive Marc Elrich said during a media briefing Wednesday. “There’s a gap of about 21 percentage points between… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 23, 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
Oral Surgeon Charged With Woman’s Murder After Fatal Overdose
An oral surgeon in Montgomery County is charged with second-degree murder after police said he provided substances to his girlfriend who fatally overdosed in January. Dr. James Ryan, 49, of… Read More
Police: Rockville Man Stabbed, Killed in Altercation Outside His Home
A 21-year-old Rockville man was killed Monday night after police said he and the suspect got into an argument. Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to the 10100 block… Read More
‘Putting Our Energy to a Good Cause’: Ukrainian Scouts Make Medical Kits to Ship to Ukraine
In an effort to help civilians affected by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian Girl and Boy Scouts spent Saturday afternoon making emergency medical kits to ship overseas. The local… Read More
Ukrainian Girl and Boy Scouts Make Emergency Medical Kits in Bethesda
On Saturday, Ukrainian Girl and Boy Scouts spent their afternoon in Bethesda organizing supplies to ship to Ukrainian civilians affected by the war overseas. The Washington, D.C. Chapter of the… Read More
Hogan Signs Bill to Suspend Gas Tax
On Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan signed emergency legislation to suspend the gas tax in Maryland for 30 days. During a press conference ahead of the signing, Hogan said the move… Read More