Judge Blocks Portions of Gun Law
A federal judge restricted parts of a new gun law that went into effect Sunday in Maryland. The Maryland Gun Safety Act of 2023 was enacted to restrict where guns… Read More
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.
A federal judge restricted parts of a new gun law that went into effect Sunday in Maryland. The Maryland Gun Safety Act of 2023 was enacted to restrict where guns… Read More
(Update): Police identified the decedent as 40-year-old Hector Luis Betancourt-Rivera of Rockville. According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), a driver in a 2019 Jeep Limited was making a… Read More
Butler’s Orchard in Germantown is welcoming the community for another fall season. The pumpkin patch opens Saturday. Apple-picking is Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. “We’ve got our fall festival… Read More
An armed carjacking was committed in the White Oak area last Friday, according to police, and detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying six suspects. Officers responded to the… Read More
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather: Cool, cloudy conditions are expected to continue through the week’s end. Northeasterly flow off… Read More
A new bill would require gun stores in the county to provide buyers with information about suicide prevention. The Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education (SAFE) Act was introduced Tuesday by… Read More
Those looking for a night of scares can find it in Olney. Field of Screams Maryland is open for the season. Some scenes may be scary for some audiences. Viewer… Read More
A man has been arrested and charged for multiple fires in Gaithersburg. Fernando Herrera-Rivera, age 23, of Gaithersburg, is charged with six counts of arson in a series of fires… Read More
.A man was sentenced for a fatal 2021 stabbing on Ellsworth Drive in downtown Silver Spring Dakari Thomas, 20, of Silver Spring was sentenced last week to 25 years in… Read More
Rainy weather did not hold back Poolesville Day as residents filled Fisher Avenue on Saturday. The 31st annual Poolesville Day lined the street near Whalen Commons. A town parade started… Read More
Saturday’s 32nd annual Burtonsville Day festival has been canceled. “Due to weather concerns, the 32nd Annual Burtonsville Day Parade and Celebration for 2023 is canceled,” according to the county. “It’s… Read More