County Voluntary Rent Guideline Set to 0.4%
Montgomery County’s voluntary rent guideline (VRG) has been set to 0.4% as of last Friday. Through May 15, a landlord cannot notify tenants of a rent increase that exceeds 0.4%,… 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.
Drive-Thru Rapid Test Pickup Available to Residents With Disabilities
Starting Monday, residents who have disabilities can get COVID-19 rapid test kits via drive-thru at Montgomery College Germantown, said Sean O’Donnell, Montgomery County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager. The drive-thru… Read More
MCPS Superintendent to be Appointed Tuesday
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school board is set to appoint a superintendent on Tuesday, according to meeting documents. A “conditional appointment of the superintendent of schools” is scheduled… Read More
Police: Non-Credible Threats Against MCPS Made by Former Student No Longer in U.S.
Police said online threats of violence made against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are non-credible and were made by a former student who no longer lives in the U.S. In… Read More
Man Charged with Sex Trafficking; Police Concerned About Additional Victims
A Rockville man has been arrested and charged with sex trafficking, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Ernest Wilkerson, 32, also faces charges related to prostitution, police said… Read More
Silver Spring Nonprofit Running Galentine’s Drive For Bras, Menstrual Products
Silver Spring Cares, a local nonprofit that serves Silver Spring community needs, is running a Galentine’s drive for bras, underwear and menstrual hygiene products throughout the month of February. People… Read More
County Fire Rescue Units Assist in Baltimore During Service for Fallen Firefighters
For the first time, the entire Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) was out of service Wednesday so every member could attend a service for three firefighters who died Jan. 24… Read More
New Washington Commanders Name Gets Mixed Reaction
More than a year after ditching its name and transitioning to the Washington Football Team, the D.C.-region’s national team is now the Washington Commanders. The announcement was made early Wednesday… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 2, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County activated the Extreme Cold Plan for a Hypothermia Alert until 1 p.m.… Read More
MCPS School Board Approves Virtual Learning on Snow Days
Effective immediately, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will consider transitioning to virtual learning on snow days. Officials emphasized the decision does not get rid of snow days but allows for… Read More
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Decreasing in Montgomery County
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Montgomery County are decreasing, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager Sean O’Donnell said during a county council briefing Monday. “We are relieved to see that these numbers are… Read More
MCPS Survey on Virtual Learning for Snow Days Closes Noon Monday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is planning to possibly implement virtual learning days when schools are closed for snow and inclement weather, and the school system asks for feedback from… Read More