Clarksburg Apartments Fire Believed to be Arson
The fire at a Clarksburg apartment complex that displaced more than 40 residents is believed to be arson. Investigators are working to have formal charges filed against a juvenile suspect,… 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.
Repeated Hate Vandalism a ‘Serious Problem,’ Elrich Says After Graffiti Found at 4 Schools
County Executive Marc Elrich spoke on multiple instances of “deeply disturbing” hate vandalism discovered at schools Monday. The vandalism was found at four schools: Churchill High School in Potomac, Wootton… Read More
Police: Flower Vendor Victim of Assault, Attempted Robbery on Beltway Exit Ramp
Police said they are investigating the assault and attempted robbery of a flower vendor on a beltway exit ramp in the Silver Spring area near New Hampshire Avenue. On Sunday,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast. 1. Countdown to First Day of School: Next week, school starts for… Read More
Cosplayers, Voice Actors and Comic Lovers Unite for ‘RisuCon’ in North Bethesda
Cosplayers, voice actors, and comic lovers gathered at “RisuCon,” a comic convention, over the weekend at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The event was hosted by the… Read More
More Than 40 Displaced in Clarksburg Apartments Fire
More than 40 residents were displaced in a fire at a Clarksburg apartment complex on Saturday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Nearly 80 firefighters were on… Read More
County Gets More Than $2.6 Million to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Montgomery County received more than $2.6 million to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at up to 17 locations. The $2.68 million grant funding is from the Maryland Department of… Read More
17-Year-Old Charged in Silver Spring Shooting
Police said a 17-year-old male is charged with a shooting in the downtown Silver Spring area that occurred in February. On Feb. 2 a man and his son were moving… Read More
Silver Spring’s Thea LaFond Returns Home After Winning Olympic Gold
Thea LaFond is back home after winning gold — the first-ever Olympic medal for Dominica, a Caribbean island nation. MCM talked with LaFond at her parents’ house in Silver Spring,… Read More
75th County Fair Underway in Gaithersburg
The 75th county fair is underway in Gaithersburg. MCM stopped by Monday to talk to fairgoers and others participating in the week-long event. The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair runs through… Read More
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
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