New Fire Chief Confirmed
Corey Smedley has been approved as the new fire chief for Montgomery County. He is the county’s first Black fire chief. The County Council confirmed him to the position during a… 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.
Heat Advisory Tuesday and Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for the county along with other parts of the region for Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. There was… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat: The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme… Read More
2 Arrested in Taco Bell Cantina Shooting in Downtown Silver Spring
Police said two teens were arrested and charged in a shooting at Taco Bell Cantina in downtown Silver Spring that occurred last month. Souleymane Traore, 18, of Silver Spring is… Read More
County Working to Assist Residents Displaced by Women’s Shelter Fire
The county is working to help the more than 30 residents displaced by a fire at Interfaith Works women’s shelter at Crabbs Branch in Derwood. On the Fourth of July… Read More
Police Investigate Death of 3-Year-Old Found in Neighborhood Pool in Rockville
Police said detectives are investigating the death of a 3-year-old who was found in a pool in Rockville on Friday. County Emergency Communications received a call for a missing boy… Read More
Another Hyperthermia Alert for Saturday as Extreme Heat Continues
As hot and humid weather continues, the county is under a Hyperthermia Alert on Saturday. The alert lasts 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The county is also under a… Read More
Fireworks Cause July 4 House Fire in Aspen Hill
Fireworks caused a fire at an Aspen Hill home Thursday night on the Fourth of July, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Friday
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Friday from noon to 8 p.m. The county’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect the heat index… Read More
Elrich Optimistic About New Leadership for School System, Police Department
County Executive Marc Elrich said he is optimistic as the county sees new leadership for the school system and police department. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Fireworks Tomorrow: Tomorrow is July 4. There are plenty of… Read More
Police Investigating Death of Boyds Man Following Reported Assault
Police said detectives are investigating the death of a Boyds man after a woman hit him in the head. 40-year-old Marvin Rolando Guevara Guevara died at a hospital Sunday, according… Read More