Man Who Had More Than 2,000 Fentanyl Pills to Serve 12 Years
A Silver Spring man who had more than 2,000 fentanyl pills seized by police in 2023 was sentenced Thursday to serve 12 years in prison. Markus Carter, 22, from the… 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.
Lt. Gov. Miller Addresses State Budget Challenges, ‘Chaotic’ Federal Changes
Following Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s State of the State address Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller also spoke about the looming budget deficit and the new federal administration. “We have a… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 5, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Winter Weather Advisory: The National Weather Service issued a Winter… Read More
Road Dedicated to Officer Who Died in 2022
The family of late police officer Douglas Haggerty was surprised with a road dedicated in his honor on Tuesday, exactly three years after his death. Haggerty’s loved ones gathered as… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Feb. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Black History Month in the Parks: Join Montgomery Parks in celebrating… Read More
Council President Denounces Trump’s Orders Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights
County Council President Kate Stewart denounced President Donald Trump’s LGBTQ-related executive orders that she called “direct attacks.” “These executive orders are direct attacks on valued members of our community, and… Read More
Man to Serve 45 Years for 2021 School Parking Lot Murder
A Silver Spring man was sentenced to serve 45 years in prison Friday for shooting and killing someone in an elementary school parking lot in 2021. Keith Delcid-Palacios, 25, from… Read More
MS-13 Members Get Life Without Parole for Silver Spring Murder
Two MS-13 gang members were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday. Elmer Lopez-Cortez, 25, of Silver Spring, and Junior Del-Cid, 21, of Takoma Park… Read More
Conservation Group Demonstrates Effects of Road Salt Pollution
To wrap up “Winter Road Salt Awareness Week,” the Izaak Walton League hosted an event Friday in Gaithersburg about smart salt use as well as the negative effects of road… Read More
New York Man Arrested After Germantown Home Invasion and Virginia Police Pursuit
Police said a New York man was arrested in Virginia after a series of crimes that started with a hit-and-run in Gaithersburg. On Monday morning, first responders went to the… Read More
Police Look for Suspect After 2 Men Shot in Silver Spring
Police are looking for a suspect after two men were shot in Silver Spring near Wheaton this month. Officers responded to the Warwick Apartments on University Boulevard West at about… Read More
Former County Executive Leggett Weighs in on Trump Executive Orders on Immigration
Isiah “Ike” Leggett served as Montgomery County Executive from 2006 to 2018. Leggett visited MCM’s studios in Rockville Tuesday to tape an interview on Montgomery County’s history. MCM asked Leggett… Read More