Glen Echo Carousel Civil Rights Film Screened at AFI
Invited guests attended the county premiere of the documentary film “Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round” about the 1960 civil rights protests at the carousel at Glen Echo Park. County… 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.
Parents Ask Supreme Court to Restore Opt-Out Choice
After a federal court in May ruled to uphold another court’s order denying an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum, last week a group… Read More
Firefighter Struck, Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on Beltway
A firefighter was struck and injured in a suspected DUI crash early Friday on the beltway, according to Maryland State Police (MSP). At about 2:40 a.m., first responders went to… Read More
Man Injured in Germantown Shooting
Police said a man was injured in a shooting on Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown Thursday night. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to… Read More
Governor, County Executive Join International Life Sciences Conference in North Bethesda
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich were among speakers Wednesday at BisNow’s International Life Sciences and Biotech Conference in North Bethesda. The county executive was joined… Read More
4 Displaced in Montgomery Village Apartment Fire
Four people were displaced in an apartment fire around 5:40 a.m. Thursday morning on Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village. According to County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
16-Year-Old Charged as Adult in Germantown Shooting
Police said a 16-year-old from Clarksburg has been charged as an adult in a Germantown shooting that happened in March. Jaiden Ochieng has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and… Read More
Community Honors County Victims at 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Rockville
Wednesday marks 23 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The City of Rockville held a ceremony to mark the day at the memorial site for the 11 county… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 11, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Sept. 11: Today marks 23 years since the Sept. 11,… Read More
Council Affirms Support for Reproductive Rights, Maryland Ballot Question
The county council voted unanimously Tuesday to affirm the county’s commitment to reproductive rights and to also support a November ballot question that would protect reproductive freedom in the state… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Sept. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Pink and Lime Bus Routes: New bus routes are in… Read More
County Launches Pink and Lime Bus Routes
New bus routes are in service as part of the county’s Great Seneca Transit Network. On Monday in Rockville, leaders launched the Pink and Lime bus routes, which started operating… Read More