Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 7, in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Walk Maryland: It’s Walk Maryland Day! Find a scheduled walk in Montgomery County to… 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.
Councilmembers Blast Trump After Stay at Walter Reed
Montgomery County councilmembers did not hold back their criticism after President Donald Trump’s dramatic three-night stay at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. Councilmember Hans Riemer had the… Read More
Organizers Urge Council to Prioritize South Lake Elementary School
Action in Montgomery held a press conference Friday to once again urge the Montgomery County Council to prioritize South Lake Elementary School renovations. In 2019 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)… Read More
Officers Kill Coyote After Three People Attacked in Rockville
Three people went to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being bitten by a coyote in Rockville, said the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD). All three attacks happened Thursday.… Read More
Silver Spring Restaurant Declared ‘Unsafe Facility’ After COVID-19 Violations
The Society Restaurant & Lounge in Silver Spring has been declared an “Unsafe Facility” by Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles after repeated COVID-19 violations. The Georgia Avenue establishment… Read More
Detectives Investigate Four Carjackings in Under a Week in Downtown Silver Spring
Four armed carjackings have occurred in the downtown Silver Spring area since Sept. 19, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said. Detectives continue to investigate the crimes and said in… Read More
Circuit Court Prepares to Resume Jury Trials for First Time Since March
On Monday, Oct. 5 Maryland courts will enter Phase 5 of reopening. This means all courts will be fully operational and for circuit courts, it means jury trials are back… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 30, in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 30 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly COVID-19 Media Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles… Read More
Man Accused of Stealing Police Car, Hitting Another One in Olney
A man stole a police car before hitting another police car on Saturday in Olney, according to a Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division statement. Police said a Park… Read More
County Public Safety Task Force Will Focus Work in Five Areas
Montgomery County’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force will break up much of its work into five categories before presenting recommendations next year. In late June, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich… Read More
MCPS Notifies Employees That Formal Reopening Planning is Underway
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees were notified on Friday that formal planning for some in-person instruction is beginning. Last week Gov. Larry Hogan announced that all 24 Maryland jurisdictions… Read More
Two Men Arrested in Silver Spring for License Plate Theft, Drug Possession
Two Baltimore men were arrested in Silver Spring Wednesday and charged with crimes including license plate theft and possession of crack cocaine and burglary tools. Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD)… Read More