Leaders Raise Pride Flag for Fifth Year in a Row
For the fifth year in a row, county leaders raised a Pride flag in Rockville to mark the start of Pride Month. “Every year the Pride celebration gets bigger and… 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.
Commander Speaks on Women in Policing as County Aims For More Representation
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has joined a national effort to recruit more women into policing. “When we think about policing, it remains a reflection of traditionally male gender… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 31, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 31, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Graduations: The high school commencement season begins today. Poolesville High School and Wootton High School… Read More
Deadline Approaches to Submit Entries for Official Montgomery County Pride Decal
Artists can enter submissions to create the official 2023 Montgomery County Pride decal. The county’s Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Community Partnerships announced the call to… Read More
Damascus Man Charged After Pointing Shotgun at Teenagers, Making Threats
A Damascus man was arrested and charged after pointing a shotgun at teenagers and making threats in Clarksburg, according to police. Julio Melendez, 26, is charged with four counts of… Read More
Police: Man Arrested After Openly Carrying Assault Rifle Around Germantown Neighborhood
Police said a Silver Spring man was arrested after openly carrying an assault rifle in Germantown. Trevor Copeland, 30, of Silver Spring, has been charged with multiple firearms-related charges, according… Read More
Tubman Sculpture Draws Visitors During Final Weekend in Montgomery County
A nine-foot tall sculpture depicting the iconic woman who escaped slavery and led others to freedom through the Underground Railroad drew visitors during its final weekend in Montgomery County. The… Read More
Recycling Awards Recognize Those Reducing Waste in the Community
Those working to reduce waste in the community were honored Thursday during the county’s 24th Annual Recycling Achievement Awards. MyMCM spoke to The Green Team of Ingleside at King Farm,… Read More
Elrich Responds to 4.7-Cent Property Tax Increase
After the county council approved a $6.7 billion operating budget Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich said he is thankful more money is going toward schools but criticized a reduced tax… Read More
Elrich Signs Late Night Business Safety Plan Bill
A bill has been signed that leaders believe will help enhance safety for businesses open late at night. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Late Night Business Safety Plan bill… Read More
Man Charged for Abusing, Killing Girlfriend’s 16-Month-Old Son
Police said a man was charged for abusing and murdering his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son after the child was found not breathing in Silver Spring. Marlon Adilson Melendez, 28, of Washington,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 24, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Medicaid: Eligibility review for Medicaid coverage is underway. Medicaid eligibility review is underway. If you’ve received… Read More