Police: 12-Year-Old Shot in Germantown
Police said a 12-year-old girl was injured after she was shot while inside her home in Germantown late Sunday. Police responded to the 12700 block of Sesame Seed Court at… 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: Three 18-Year-Olds Charged in Store Burglaries
Police said three 18-year-olds have been arrested and charged in relation to a local commercial burglary trend. Jefry Stevent Padilla-Sanchez of Silver Spring, Josue Membreno of Washington D.C., and Edward… Read More
AAA: Extreme Heat Contributed to Recent Spike in Gas Prices
Gas prices have spiked recently, but increases have slowed and may continue to lessen, according to AAA. As of Thursday, the national average gas price was 29 cents higher than… Read More
3 Teens Charged for Silver Spring Armed Carjacking, Armed Robbery
Police said three teenagers have been charged for an armed carjacking and armed robbery that occurred in June in downtown Silver Spring. Two teens — ages 16 and 17 —… Read More
Hearing Set Next Week in LGBTQ Storybooks Opt-Out Lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in schools will go before the U.S. District Court for Maryland next week. In May, three families sued Montgomery County Public… Read More
Updated COVID-19 Booster Expected This Fall
An updated COVID-19 booster shot is expected to be available in coming months. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager Sean O’Donnell noted Wednesday that Montgomery County is still in the “low… Read More
Driver in Deadly Beltway Crash Charged With Driving Under the Influence
Police said a man who was taken into custody following a deadly wrong-way collision on the beltway has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Jayleen Hannor, 23,… Read More
MCPS Developing New Bullying, Harassment, Hate/Bias Plan
The Montgomery County school system is working on a plan to address bullying and hate. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is developing a new district-level bullying, harassment and hate/bias plan,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 2, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Common App Webinar: At noon, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students can join a webinar to… Read More
3,000+ Emergency Calls Handled Friday and Saturday Amid Storms
The county handled more than 3,000 emergency calls Friday and Saturday amid thunderstorms. The Emergency Communications Center took 1,300 calls Friday and 1,740 calls Saturday, per a release Tuesday. Strong… Read More
Man Found Guilty in Election Day Collision That Killed Gaithersburg Couple
A Gaithersburg man was convicted in an Election Day collision that killed a married couple crossing the street to vote. A judge found Davinder Singh, 47, guilty after a bench… Read More
Police: Juvenile Charged as Adult for Shoplifting, Ghost Gun Possession
Police said a juvenile male was arrested and charged as an adult for theft-related offenses and illegal possession of a ghost gun. A ghost gun is a privately-manufactured firearm that… Read More