Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Shooting at Clyde’s Restaurant
A man was sentenced Friday for a 2022 altercation and shooting at the Clyde’s of Chevy Chase restaurant. David Lee Brown III, 30, of Washington D.C., was sentenced to 55… 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.
Youth Are More Likely Victims, Health Officer Emphasizes During Juvenile Crime Talks
During discussions about a rise in juvenile crime on Wednesday, County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis emphasized that youth are more likely to be victims of crime. “The headlines are… Read More
4th Graders Plant Trees at McAuliffe Elementary School
Fourth-grade students planted trees at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School on Thursday as part of the state’s 5 Million Trees Initiative. The county received a grant through the Chesapeake Bay… Read More
Police Investigate Homicide; Man Found With Apparent Gunshot Wounds After Crashing Car
Authorities are investigating a homicide after police said a man crashed his car into a parked vehicle and was then found to have apparent gunshot wounds. Officers were dispatched to… Read More
Narcan Administered Twice in Schools Since Beginning of Academic Year
Narcan — the medicine that counteracts an opioid overdose — has been administered twice in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as of three months into the academic year, according to… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 29, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Today is forecast to be sunny with a high near 38 degrees, according… Read More
Animal Adoption Center Waives Fees Until Further Notice
The county’s animal adoption center will waive adoption fees for all animals until further notice. The shelter in Derwood is full and adoptions are “urgently needed,” per a release Tuesday.… Read More
Council Approves More Funding for Security Grant Program
Councilmembers voted to add funding to the county’s security grant program for houses of worship and nonprofits. County Council Vice President Andrew Friedson suggested increasing the proposed $100,000 from the… Read More
Seneca Valley High School Senior Announced as Councilmember for a Day Winner
Folashade Epebinu, a senior at Seneca Valley High School, won the 2023 “Councilmember for a Day” contest. County Councilmember Will Jawando announced Epebinu as the winner Monday. She will join… Read More
Driver Charged with DUI After Striking State Police Trooper on Highway
Police said a state police trooper was injured last week after a driver crashed into his patrol vehicle. Police said Collin Rono, 21, of Potomac, was charged with driving under… Read More
4 Schools Shelter in Place as Police Investigate Montgomery Village Shooting
(Update): Close to 2 p.m. Monday, police stated the shelter in place has been lifted for the four schools. (Original): Three elementary schools and a middle school are under a… Read More
1 Injured After 3-Vehicle Crash Including Tractor Trailer in Germantown
One person was taken to a hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Germantown Monday morning. The collision, which occurred at Richter Farm Road and Great Seneca Highway, involved three vehicles… Read More