5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 1, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 1 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. World AIDS Day: Today is World AIDS Day and from 5-7 p.m. Montgomery County will… 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.
Free Ride On Bus Service Extended Additional 6 Months
Free Ride On bus service has been extended an additional six months through July 2, 2022. The Montgomery County Council voted for the measure Tuesday. The fare holiday was previously… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 30, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Nov. 30 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Meeting: The Montgomery County Council meets virtually today starting at 9:30 a.m. See the… Read More
Leaders Announce Grant Program for Businesses Affected by Purple Line Construction
Montgomery County leaders announced a grant program for small businesses that have suffered revenue loss due to Purple Line Light Rail construction. “For those of us who live, work and… Read More
Police: 18-Year-Old Arrested After Officer Interrupted Robbery in Progress
An 18-year-old Hyattsville man was arrested after a police officer interrupted a robbery in progress in Downtown Silver Spring, according to a release from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). … Read More
Father of Police Officer Killed By Drunk Driver Urges People to Get a Sober Ride
“Noah is with me all the time. My heart is broken all the time.” Rich Leotta lost his son, Noah Leotta, after a drunk driver struck him on Dec. 3,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 24, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 24 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Kids Day Out: Kids Day Out, a partnership between Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and… Read More
Police: Man Shot, Killed in White Oak on Sunday
A Silver Spring man was shot and killed in the White Oak area on Sunday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Police identified Jerome Antoine Durant, 40, as… Read More
Drivers Cited in Car Meet-Up That Blocked Intersections in Downtown Silver Spring
Some drivers were cited Saturday night following a car meet-up that blocked intersections in Downtown Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County Police (MCPD). Officers responded to a parking lot on… Read More
‘Even More Special’: Residents Celebrate Thanksgiving Parade After Cancellation Last Year
Montgomery County’s Thanksgiving Parade was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but it carried on this year and on Saturday several streets in Downtown Silver Spring shut down for the… Read More
Residents Welcome Holidays With Thanksgiving Parade in Silver Spring
Several roads in Downtown Silver Spring closed to traffic Saturday for Montgomery County’s annual Thanksgiving Parade. The parade was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, residents… Read More
Indoor Mask Mandate Will Resume Saturday
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will be reinstated at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, per a release from the county. The change follows seven straight days of substantial COVID-19 transmission as defined… Read More