Police: Man Shot, Killed at Hotel in Rockville
Police said a man was shot and killed late Wednesday at a Rockville hotel. The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) tweeted that officers were on the scene at the Red… 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.
Golf Championship at Congressional Features Women’s Leadership Summit
For the first time, Congressional Country Club in Bethesda is hosting a women’s professional golf tournament. The 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will be played Thursday through Sunday. The tournament… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 22, 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
Juneteenth Celebration Showcases ‘Black Montgomery County In Its Authentic Self’
On Saturday, the local community gathered for Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth celebration. “Today you’re going to see, then, Black Montgomery County in its authentic self,” said Jim Stowe, director of… Read More
Man Dies in Damascus Single-Vehicle Collision
Police said a man died in a single-vehicle collision Saturday morning in Damascus. 45-year-old Rene Rivas Quinteros of Winchester, Virginia, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Montgomery… Read More
Community Gathers for Juneteenth Celebration in Germantown
Residents joined Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth celebration Saturday at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. This is the first year Juneteenth is both a national and county paid holiday.… Read More
25-Foot Sinkhole Closes Part of I-270
A 25-foot wide sinkhole has closed part of southbound I-270 in Montgomery County. The right shoulder and two right lanes of southbound 270 before I-370 will be shut down at… Read More
Elrich: ‘The Rent Is Too Damn High’
Montgomery County leaders plan to extend limitations on rent increases after temporary rent stabilization expired in May. “The rent is too damn high,” County Executive Marc Elrich said during a… Read More
Woman Injured in Germantown Stabbing
Police said a woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries after she was stabbed Tuesday. The suspect and victim knew each other and there is no threat to the community, according to the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer Reading Challenge: The Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Summer Reading Challenge starts today! This… Read More
Bills Would Provide Paid Parental Leave, Lactation Rooms for County Employees
Councilmembers want to set an example for employers to help working parents in Montgomery County. On Tuesday, County Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced two bills to help county employees. One requires… Read More
Police: Olney Swim Center Deemed Safe Following Bomb Threat Note
Police said there is no threat to public safety at this time after officers responded to the Olney Swim Center for a bomb threat Tuesday morning. Officers responded at about… Read More