Cherry Blossoms Reach Stage 5
The Tidal Basin’s cherry blossom trees have reached stage five of six, according to the National Park Service (NPS). The blossoms are starting to show, NPS shared Saturday on Twitter.… 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.
Elrich’s Budget Fully Funds Montgomery College Request, Has Record Funding for Climate Initiatives
County Executive Marc Elrich’s $6.8 billion operating budget announced Wednesday fully funds Montgomery College’s request and includes record funding for environmental initiatives. The proposed budget fully covers Montgomery College’s $345.1… Read More
No Injuries After Tree Falls on House in Takoma Park
A large tree fell into a house in Takoma Park on Wednesday and narrowly missed a dog inside, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
Police Applications Increase Since $20K Bonus Announcement, Chief Says
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has seen an increase in applications since the county announced a plan to offer a $20,000 bonus to newly-sworn police recruits, according to the… Read More
Elrich Proposes Property Tax Increase
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed a 10-cent property tax increase to exclusively fund schools. According to the county, when adjusted for inflation, per-pupil spending in Montgomery County Public… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 15 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Last Day to Donate a Prom Dress: Today is the last day to donate to… Read More
Fire Chief: Deadly High-Rise Blaze ‘Formed a Worst Case Scenario’
Montgomery County Councilmembers gathered for a “rare” triple committee meeting Tuesday, per Councilmember Andrew Friedson, to discuss fire safety and codes in the wake of a deadly high-rise apartment fire… Read More
Councilmembers to Discuss Fire Inspections, Code Compliance
Montgomery County Councilmembers plan to discuss fire safety following a deadly apartment blaze last month. Councilmembers will hold a joint committee meeting Tuesday morning to discuss fire inspections and fire… Read More
Police: Loaded Semi-Automatic Rifle Seized After Traffic Stop
Police said a loaded semi-automatic rifle was seized after a traffic stop last month. Humberto Guerra Jr., 28, of Silver Spring and Freya Marla Casanova, 41, of an unknown address,… Read More
Elrich, Glass All In for Bringing FBI Headquarters to PG County
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Evan Glass co-wrote a letter lending their full support for locating the FBI’s new consolidated headquarters in Prince George’s (P.G.) County.… Read More
Metro Employee Pronounced Dead in Silver Spring Transit Center Garage
Officials said a man, who has now been identified as a Metro employee, was pronounced dead Tuesday after officers found him in a parking garage at the Silver Spring Transit… Read More
Road Construction Project Complete in North Bethesda
A years-long road realignment project is finished in the Pike District, marking a step toward leaders’ vision for the area. The White Flint West Workaround Project is a key step… Read More