6-Day Scotland Juneteenth Festival Set for Next Month
The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival — said to be the largest Juneteenth celebration in the DMV — returns next month with six days of events honoring Black history and freedom.… 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.
Student Recycling Leaders Awarded
As part of the county’s Recycling Awareness Week, residents and teams who are committed to waste reduction were honored during the 26th annual Recycling Achievement Recognition Awards on Tuesday in… Read More
Council Approves Operating Budget
The County Council unanimously approved a $7.6 billion operating budget on Thursday. Last week, Councilmembers took a straw vote to approve the budget. Thursday was the official vote. They did… Read More
Police Step up Patrols in Wake of Capital Jewish Museum Shooting
This story was updated to include statements from County Executive Marc Elrich and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington After two Israeli Embassy staffers were killed in a… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Hometown Holidays Music Fest: Rockville’s Hometown Holidays Music Fest returns… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. “Creative Wheaton” Nonprofit: A new nonprofit is expected to ramp… Read More
New Wheaton Nonprofit Launched to Elevate Arts and Culture
A new nonprofit is expected to ramp up arts, culture, and business in Wheaton. “Creative Wheaton” aims to elevate Wheaton’s identity as an artistic and economic hub. County Councilmember Natali… Read More
Man Dead in White Oak Stabbing
Police said a man died after being stabbed in White Oak on Thursday night. Police and fire rescue were called to the 11400 block of Lockwood Drive close to 10:30… Read More
Council Approves Budget in Straw Vote
On Thursday, county councilmembers took a straw vote to unanimously approve a $7.6 billion operating budget. They will take a final vote next Thursday, May 22. There will be no… Read More
Republicans Push for County to ‘Get Spending Under Control’
Leaders of the Montgomery County Republican Party — who successfully limited the county executive to two terms instead of three by getting a question on the 2024 ballot — gathered… Read More
Council Unanimously Rejects Income Tax Increase
On Wednesday, county councilmembers voted unanimously to reject a proposed income tax increase. “This year was not the year for an income tax increase,” said Councilmember Natali Fani-González. “It should… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Flood Watch: The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood… Read More