5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. County Fair: The fair continues through Saturday in Gaithersburg at… 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.
Police Identify Motorcyclist in Fatal White Oak Collision
Police identified the motorcyclist who died in a White Oak area collision Saturday as 30-year-old Christian Ronaldo Guillen of Silver Spring. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the Montgomery… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Tax-Free Week: Maryland Tax-Free Week continues through Saturday. The state will… Read More
Motorcyclist Dead in White Oak Collision
Police said a motorcyclist died in a collision in the White Oak area Saturday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).… Read More
19-Year-Old Charged With Stealing Vehicles Valued More Than $185K Total
Police said a 19-year-old has been charged with thefts of five vehicles across the county valued at a total of $185,064. Jefferson Ventura, of College Park in Prince George’s County,… Read More
County Fair Postpones Opening to Saturday Due to Weather
The annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg is scheduled to open Saturday instead of Friday due to weather. The plan is to open at 10 a.m. Saturday, according to… Read More
Elrich Signs Renter Fire Safety Bill Inspired After Woman’s Death
County Executive Marc Elrich signed a council bill into law Thursday that was inspired after a woman died last year in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire. “When I lost my… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 7, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Fast Charging EV Stations: Silver Spring will have two new electric… Read More
Police, Residents Come Together in Downtown Silver Spring at National Night Out
Police and residents participated in National Night Out at numerous locations across the county Tuesday evening. In downtown Silver Spring, police and local leaders joined residents for an event on… Read More
Maternal Health Resource Fair Set for Aug. 10 in Silver Spring
The county’s annual free maternal health resource fair will be Saturday, Aug. 10 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. The “Right from the Start” fair is 11 a.m.-2 p.m.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. National Night Out: Tonight is National Night Out — it… Read More
Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Deadly Wrong-Way Beltway Crash
A man was sentenced to prison Friday for a deadly wrong-way collision last year on the beltway. Jayleen Hannor, 24, of Montezuma, Georgia, was sentenced in Circuit Court to serve… Read More