5 things to know today, Jan. 19, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Jan. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Day of Service: Check… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
Elrich announces $6.6 billion proposal for Capital Improvements Program
County Executive Marc Elrich proposed $6.6 billion in investments for facilities and infrastructure in Montgomery County, including the largest-ever Capital Improvements Program funding for schools. Elrich’s fiscal year 2027 capital… Read More
Lawmakers from Montgomery County share legislative priorities
The Maryland General Assembly convened Wednesday in Annapolis. MCM spoke with lawmakers from Montgomery County to hear their priorities for this session. With a $1.4 billion budget deficit, some priorities… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 16, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Jan. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Germantown middle schoolers celebrate biking, MLK Jr. Day and Poland: Riding… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 14, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. General Assembly: The Maryland General Assembly convenes for the 2026… Read More
‘No family should go through what mine is going through’: Residents urge council to pass bill protecting immigrants
It was a passionate Montgomery County Council hearing Tuesday as people spoke up to support immigrants and a council bill that aims to protect them. A Student’s Story Mark Antony… Read More
‘Taken far too soon’: After Gaithersburg teen’s murder, 2 suspects arrested
18-year-old Taeyon Malachi Prather is remembered by his family as “a remarkable young man brimming with love, charisma, and kindness.” According to a GoFundMe fundraiser started by his family, Prather… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 13, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Even while international enrollment declines, MCPS needs more counselors for newcomers:… Read More
Even while international enrollment declines, MCPS needs more counselors for newcomers
Enrollment of international students in Montgomery County Public Schools continues to decline. But school system officials say those students’ needs are only intensifying. And they need more counselors. “One of… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 12, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Jan. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Silver Spring protestors demonstrate against ICE: Former Montgomery County Board of… Read More
Man killed on Briggs Chaney Road
Police said a man died after a reported shooting Thursday in the Fairland area near Burtonsville. Gavin St. Aubyn Boothe, 43, of Beltsville was pronounced dead at the scene, according… Read More
Parents, students speak out to keep Wootton at Wootton
Parents, students and elected officials are protesting a proposal from Montgomery County Public Schools that would permanently move Rockville’s Wootton High School student body to Gaithersburg’s new Crown High School.… Read More