5 Things to Know Today, July 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing (Time Change): County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media… 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.
Bill Would Reinstate Limit on Rent Increases in County
A Montgomery County Council bill would reinstate a limit on rent increases after the previous cap expired. The maximum allowed rent increase in the county was previously set to the… Read More
Police: 2 Suspects Wanted for Gas Station Robbery in Rockville
Police are investigating a gas station robbery that occurred July 5 in Rockville and are looking for two suspects. At about 9:45 p.m., Rockville City Police and the Montgomery County… Read More
Flood Watch Starts Late Tuesday Afternoon
Montgomery County is under a flash flood watch starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday until midnight. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are possible, according to the National Weather Service… Read More
Early Voting Residents Share Issues Driving Their Votes
Early voting for the 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election continues. On Monday, day five of early voting in Maryland, Montgomery County residents coming to the Silver Spring Civic Building told MyMCM some… Read More
Student School Board Member Arvin Kim Sworn In
The 45th student member of the Montgomery County Board of Education (SMOB) was sworn in Friday. Arvin Kim, a rising senior at Walt Whitman High School, was elected in April. … Read More
First-Time Homebuyers Can Get Down Payment Assistance
First-time homebuyers in Montgomery County can apply for down payment assistance programs. This is part of an ongoing effort to tackle “severe” housing costs, according to a release from the… Read More
Police Department Marks 100th Anniversary With Time Capsule
On Thursday, law enforcement officials, government leaders and community members gathered at the Red Brick Courthouse in Rockville to mark Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) 100th anniversary. Police Chief Marcus Jones… Read More
Man Critically Injured in Germantown
Police said a man was taken to a hospital with a suspected gunshot wound on Tuesday after officers responded to a traffic collision in Germantown. According to the Montgomery County… Read More
Elrich Addresses Supreme Court Marshal Request
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich criticized a request from Supreme Court Marshal Gail Curley asking him to enforce anti-picketing laws at court justices’ homes. “If the marshal is concerned about… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at 12:30… Read More
Glenmont Forest Community Block Party Returns After 2-Year Absence
The Glenmont Forest Community Block Party will return for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, July 10. The free rain-or-shine event will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at… Read More