County Under Hyperthermia Alert For Third Consecutive Day Saturday
The county will be under a Hyperthermia Alert for the third day in a row Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. as extreme heat continues. A Hyperthermia Alert was also activated… 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.
Maryland Tax-Free Week Starts Aug. 11
Maryland Tax-Free Week starts Sunday, Aug. 11 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 17, State Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced Thursday. During the tax-free week, the state will suspend the 6% sales… Read More
Hyperthermia Alert, Heat Advisory Friday
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert as well as a Heat Advisory on Friday. The county activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.… Read More
‘Official Lax Girl’ Visits White Oak as MOCO Lacrosse Marks 25 Years
MOCO Lacrosse is in its 25th year as Founder Jeff Wagner continues his mission to level the playing field in Montgomery County. “Official Lax Girl” Tari Kandemiri — @officiallaxgirl on… Read More
Raskin Describes ‘Very Frustrating’ Secret Service Hearing
Following last week’s House Oversight hearing on the Secret Service and the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin said issues with both the Secret Service… Read More
Agritourism Measure to Allow Overnight Stays at Farms Approved by Council
County councilmembers approved an agritourism zoning measure Tuesday to allow overnight stays at farms in the county’s Agricultural Reserve and rural areas. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 24-02 allows campground use… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 31, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 31, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Drought Watch: The Metropolitan Washington area including Montgomery County is… Read More
Proposed Pilot Would Use Noise Cameras to Address Excessive Car Noise
Councilmembers want to use noise cameras to try to reduce excessive sound from cars in the county. County Council Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember Natali Fani-González introduced a bill… Read More
Possible Lightning Strike in Potomac Neighborhood Causes Electrical Issues
A possible lightning strike in Potomac Monday caused electrical issues and smoke conditions at several homes, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 30, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Council Meeting: The county council will meet today starting at… Read More
Metro, County Partner to Create New Development in North Bethesda
County Executive Marc Elrich and Metro General Manager/CEO Randy Clarke signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the North Bethesda Metro station, as Metro and Montgomery County partner to bring… Read More
Arrest Made After Bethesda Man Targeted in Gold Bar Scam
Police said an arrest was made after a 74-year-old Bethesda man was targeted in a gold bar scam in which he purchased more than $1 million in gold. Vipul J. Thakkar,… Read More