Elections Board Approves Early Voting Sites for 2024
The county’s Board of Elections (BOE) unanimously voted to have 14 early voting sites for the 2024 elections. The board voted to maintain the same early voting locations as during… 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.
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather: Lighter winds are expected today. A cold front pushes east this morning with high… Read More
Kayaker Who Died Sunday Identified as 20-Year-Old Woman
A kayaker who died after she was caught in the Potomac River near the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. border has been identified as a 20-year-old woman. Ella Mills, 20,… Read More
Roads Closed Due to Gas Leak at New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard
Police said a gas leak at New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard caused some road closures Tuesday. As of about 9 a.m., the 1300 block of University Boulevard is closed… Read More
Council President Speaks on Investigation Into Alleged Staffer Misconduct
A county council staffer was put on administrative leave following an investigation into allegations that the employee “inappropriately charged” more than $11,000 in reservations for county athletic fields to a… Read More
‘Suspicious’ Fires in Gaithersburg Investigated
Fire investigators are looking into multiple fires that happened Sunday in Gaithersburg. At least half a dozen “suspicious” fires occurred early Sunday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More
Kayaker Dies After Being Trapped in Potomac River
A woman died after she was caught in the Potomac River near the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. border, according to fire and rescue authority. Fire and rescue personnel responded… Read More
Police Seek to Identify Suspects in Westfield Wheaton Mall Armed Robbery
Police released surveillance video of two suspects in an armed robbery last month at Westfield Wheaton Mall. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) asks for the public’s help identifying them.… Read More
MCM Leadership Joins Inaugural Nonprofit Conference at Montgomery College
A new conference event launched at Montgomery College on Thursday centers nonprofits. The theme of the event at the Germantown campus was Building Nonprofit Infrastructure to Strengthen Community Services. Montgomery… Read More
Residents Can Comment on Early Voting Centers for 2024 Elections
The county’s Board of Elections (BOE) may vote to approve early voting centers next week. Residents can make comments about proposed sites during Monday’s virtual meeting at 3 p.m., per… Read More
Pentagon Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Double Murder
An off-duty Pentagon police officer who was charged with the murders of two men in Takoma Park has pleaded guilty. David Dixon, 42, of Takoma Park, pleaded guilty Thursday to… Read More
Man Sentenced in Death of 20-Year-Old Who Died From Fentanyl Intoxication
A Rockville man was sentenced to a year in prison in the death of a man who died from fentanyl intoxication, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO).… Read More