County Under Extreme Cold Alert Friday
The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 4 p.m. Friday. Residents should expect the wind chill to be below 32 degrees — “Wear layers if you go outside. Take… 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.
Holiday Alcohol Task Force Arrests 43 for DUI Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The county police department’s Alcohol Holiday Task Force arrested 43 people for driving under the influence (DUI) over Thanksgiving weekend between Wednesday and Saturday. 29 people were arrested between Wednesday… Read More
School Board Elects Yang as President, Rivera-Oven as Vice President
On Thursday, school board members elected Julie Yang to be board president and Grace Rivera-Oven to be vice president. Yang and Rivera-Oven, elected in 2022, were unanimously selected among the… Read More
Departing School Board Members Reflect on Their Time in Office
Three school board members reflected on their terms as they departed from the board on Monday. Rebecca Smondrowski served 12 years, Shebra Evans served eight years, and Lynne Harris served… Read More
Police Respond to ‘Possibly Self-Inflicted’ Shooting in Olney
Police responded to a shopping center area by The Greene Turtle in Olney on Tuesday for a “possibly self-inflicted” shooting. Officers responded to the 18000 block of Town Center Drive… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. New Council Leadership: The county council unanimously elected Kate Stewart… Read More
County Council Elects Stewart as President, Jawando as Vice President
On Tuesday, the county council unanimously elected Kate Stewart as president and Will Jawando as vice president. “My priority is to ensure that our work is collaborative, accountable, and that… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. On-the-Spot Admissions: From 3-6 p.m. at Richard Montgomery High School,… Read More
3 New School Board Members Sworn In
Three new Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school board members were sworn-in Monday afternoon in Rockville. Rita Montoya, Laura Stewart, and Natalie Zimmerman were elected on the November ballot. (Left… Read More
Executive Office Building to be Renamed After Isiah Leggett
The Executive Office Building on Monroe Street in Rockville will be renamed after former County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett, Council President Andrew Friedson announced Monday. “Throughout his 28 years as… Read More
Fire Department Gives Thanksgiving Safety Advice
Thanksgiving is the top time of year for home fires, according to the county fire department. “Thanksgiving cooking is unfortunately one of the more dangerous things that we do throughout… Read More
Driver Charged in 2023 Germantown Fatal Crash With Bicyclist
Police said a Gaithersburg man has been charged after he fatally struck a bicyclist in Germantown last year. Kevin Antonio Flores, 22, was arrested on charges of criminally negligent manslaughter… Read More