California Man Arrested in Local Gold Bar Scam
A California man has been arrested in a gold bar scam that targeted a Leisure World resident. Wenhui Sun, 34, of Lake Arbor, California was arrested in Montgomery County 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.
Police Investigate Suspicious Death on New Hampshire Avenue
Police are investigating a suspicious death in the Hillandale area. On Saturday, officers and fire rescue personnel responded to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue at about 1:07 p.m.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 25, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, March 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Spreak Break: Montgomery County Public Schools students are on spring break this week. Classes resume… Read More
10 Middle, High School Principals Appointed
10 middle and high school principals were appointed during a school board meeting Tuesday. The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education voted to appoint the following principals: Ahmed… Read More
Real Housewives of Potomac Star Cited for DUI After Car Crash
Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) cast member Karen Huger was arrested following a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Potomac. TMZ first reported the collision. According to the Montgomery County Police… Read More
Man Arrested For Stealing State Truck, Leading Police Pursuit Indicted by Grand Jury
A man who police said stole a state highway truck, led police on a chase and crashed into 13 vehicles has been indicted by a grand jury. Flavio Cesar Lanuza,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, March 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: The National Weather Service forecasts widespread soaking rain late tonight-Saturday. Winds continue to… Read More
‘Almost Magical’: Kenwood’s Cherry Blossoms Draw Visitors
It is peak bloom for cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., and for county residents who may not want to go down to the District, the Kenwood neighborhood in the Bethesda/Chevy… Read More
Man Found Guilty in Fatal Easter Home Invasion Shooting
A man has been found guilty of murder in an Easter Sunday home invasion shooting that occurred last year in White Oak. After a six-day trial, Kaleab Berhanu, 21, of… Read More
Bill Would Create Fund for Children Born in the County
Councilmembers introduced a bill that would create a fund for children born in the county to access when they reach adulthood. The legislation would establish a fund for the county… Read More
County Under Red Flag Warning for Fire Weather Conditions
Montgomery County is under a Red Flag Warning for fire weather conditions until 8 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the Red Flag Warning, stating, “The combination of… Read More
Residents Warned of Elevated Fire Risk
There was a 1.5-acre brush fire Tuesday night in Montgomery Village, and residents are warned of elevated fire risk during current weather conditions. According to the National Weather Service, gusty… Read More