Candidates Make Their Case in Silver Spring
MCM talked with candidates outside the Silver Spring Civic Building on Primary Election Day. Polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, and residents have until then to get in line 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.
Residents Cast Primary Election Votes in Downtown Silver Spring
Maryland Primary Election Day ends at 8 p.m. Tuesday — and residents have until then to get in line to vote. Voters at the Silver Spring Civic Building slowly trickled… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Election Day: Today is Primary Election Day in Maryland. Visit… Read More
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Loses More Than $200,000 in Scam
The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) revealed a scam cost the department more than $200,000 that was meant to be a down payment for new ambulances. About half of what… Read More
House Struck by Lightning in Poolesville
Lightning struck a house Saturday night in Poolesville, according to fire and rescue service officials. Three adults were displaced and there were no injuries, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Teen Allegedly Groped, Touched Multiple Women in Clarksburg This Week
Police said an 18-year-old allegedly assaulted multiple women who were walking or jogging in Clarksburg this week. Ibn Muhammad Rosario, of Clarksburg, was arrested and charged with four counts of… Read More
‘Make a Vote Plan’ Ahead of Election Day on Tuesday
Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Public Information Officer with the county Board of Elections, reminds residents to check their voting location for Primary Election Day on Tuesday. To identify their voting location,… Read More
Hyundai Owners Can Get Free Anti-Theft Software Upgrades in Gaithersburg
On Thursday, Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said 41% of vehicles stolen so far this year in Montgomery County have been Hyundais. Through Saturday, Hyundai owners and lessees are… Read More
Fallen Officers Honored During Memorial Service
Officers who died in the line of duty were honored Wednesday during an annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service. The event was at the county Public Safety Memorial, which is outdoors… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Bike and Roll to School: Today is Bike and Roll… Read More
Early Voting Runs Through Thursday
It is early voting season for the presidential Primary Election. MCM stopped by the Silver Spring Civic Building on Tuesday to talk with voters and Dr. Gilberto Zelaya with the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 7, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Purple Line: The Purple Line will host a virtual Community Advisory… Read More