PG County Man Charged with Fatal Shooting in White Oak
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) charged a Prince George’s County man with a July 2 shooting in White Oak that killed 25-year-old Patrick Davion Gafford, who police said met with the… 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.
County May Restore Indoor Mask Mandate Per New CDC Recommendation
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has recommended the county reinstate the COVID-19 indoor mask mandate if the jurisdiction reaches what the CDC defines as “substantial transmission”: 50 new cases per… Read More
Elrich Sets Benchmark for Reinstating Indoor Mask Mandate
Update (2:15 p.m.): The county council, sitting as the Board of Health, will discuss and vote on the regulation next week on Thursday, Aug. 5 per a release from Montgomery… Read More
New Public Safety Radio System Enhances Coverage for Potomac River, Other Rural County Areas
Montgomery County leaders launched a new public safety radio system to improve communications and save lives. The emergency radio system lets the 911 call center communicate with police, fire and… Read More
Mother of 21-Year-Old Killed by Police Speaks Out
Rhonda LeRoux says Montgomery County Police failed to de-escalate the situation that ended in officers fatally shooting her son, 21-year-old Ryan LeRoux. LeRoux was killed by Montgomery County Police (MCPD)… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 28, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, July 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing Time Change: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles… Read More
Police Release Body Camera Footage from July 16 Fatal Shooting of Gaithersburg Man
Montgomery County Police held a press conference Tuesday to review officer body camera footage from the July 16 fatal shooting of 21-year-old Ryan LeRoux at a McDonald’s restaurant in Gaithersburg.… Read More
Leaders, Residents Push for White Oak Early Voting Site: ‘People Around Here Have Suffered’
White Oak residents want an early voting site in their community. Montgomery County leaders advocated for an early voting site in the area during an event with residents Monday evening.… Read More
Leaders Urge Early Voting Site for White Oak
Montgomery County leaders advocated for an early voting site in White Oak during a community event with residents Monday evening. Council President Tom Hucker said a site in White Oak… Read More
Stoddard Appointed Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Dr. Earl Stoddard, Director of Montgomery County Emergency Management and Homeland Security and a key leader in the county’s COVID-19 response, has been appointed Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) effective… Read More
Remains Found in National Park Identified as Gaithersburg Woman
Remains found at a national park in Frederick County have been identified as those of Joanna Michelle Amaya, 21, of Gaithersburg, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Amaya… Read More
Grant Applications Close Friday for Nonprofits Focused on Minority Entrepreneurship, STEM Education
Friday is the deadline for Montgomery County nonprofits to apply for a grant from the County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). The grant program is open to nonprofits with a mission… Read More