Rockville May Lower Voting Age
The City of Rockville could lower its voting age from 18 to 16, among other changes recommended last month by the city’s Charter Review Commission. Mayor Bridget Newton and 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.
Police Investigating Home Invasion Robbery in Germantown
Police say they are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred last week in Germantown. At about 9:19 p.m. last Tuesday, Jan. 3, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded… Read More
Novavax Names New President and CEO
Novavax, a vaccine development company headquartered in Gaithersburg, announced a new president and CEO Monday. John C. Jacobs will assume the roles later this month, according to a release from… Read More
Police Investigating Series of 4 Bank Robberies
Police continue to investigate a series of four bank robberies that occurred between last January and December in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) released surveillance photos of… Read More
COVID-19 Deaths Increased Last Month, Per County Officials
Montgomery County and Maryland saw the most COVID-19 deaths in December since last February, according to county officials. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager Sean O’Donnell said the county saw 41… Read More
County Continues to Accept Migrants Bused in From Other States
Montgomery County continues to shelter migrants bused to Washington, D.C. from states including Texas. On Christmas Eve, three buses of migrants arrived in D.C., The Washington Post reported. Texas Gov.… Read More
Police Release Surveillance Video Following Bethesda Residential Burglary
Police are investigating a residential burglary in Bethesda and released surveillance video to seek help identifying suspects. At about 9 p.m. on Nov. 24, 2022, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD)… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. How to Recycle Your Tree: Many Montgomery County residents celebrate the holidays with a live… Read More
Daughter of Former Diplomat Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder
Sophia Negroponte was found guilty of second-degree murder on Tuesday in Montgomery County Circuit Court. Negroponte, 29, of Washington, D.C., was convicted for the death of 24-year-old Yousuf Rasmussen, of… Read More
Several Families Displaced in Wheaton-Glenmont Apartment Fire
Several families were displaced after a fire at a Wheaton-Glenmont apartment complex on New Year’s Day, per Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters rescued… Read More
Police Investigating New Year’s Day Shootings in Silver Spring
Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in Silver Spring on New Year’s Day. Near the Adelphi area, a man was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries… Read More
Top Stories of 2022: Gaithersburg Plane Crash
On Nov. 27, a small plane with two occupants crashed into power lines and became stuck by Rothbury Drive and Goshen Road in Gaithersburg. The occupants were rescued around midnight,… Read More