Police: Man Wanted in Connection to July Murder
Police said a Montgomery Village man is wanted in connection to a July murder in the White Oak area. Detectives ask for the public’s help locating the suspect. According to… 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.
Invalid Bomb Threat at Bullis School Believed to be Related to Westfield Montgomery ‘Swatting’
Officers responded to Bullis School in Potomac on Tuesday for a reported bomb threat that police believe is related to a threat last Friday at Westfield Montgomery mall. The threat… Read More
2 Councilmembers Ask Inspectors General to Investigate MCPS Principal Allegations
Two county councilmembers asked for a “truly independent” investigation surrounding reported sexual harassment complaints toward a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) principal. The letter, addressed to the Maryland Inspector General… Read More
Board of Elections Recruiting Poll Workers for Upcoming Election Season
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, the county’s Board of Elections is calling on civic-minded voters to serve as poll workers during the upcoming election season. Early voting starts May… Read More
Police: Pet Care Center Burglarized in Bethesda
A pet care facility in Bethesda was burglarized earlier this month, according to police. A burglary occurred Aug. 7 at the Bone Jour store in the 4900 block of Del… Read More
Officials Point to ‘Maui Strong Fund’ to Help Those Impacted by Hawaii Wildfires
Montgomery County officials pointed residents to a fund raising money to help those impacted by Maui wildfires in Hawaii. More than $43 million has been raised as of Thursday, according… Read More
Man Struck at Forest Glen Metro Station Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
Police said a man was struck by a train at the Forest Glen Metro Station on Friday. According to the Metro Transit Police Department, the man appears to have intentionally… Read More
Police: Man Shot in Montgomery Village
Police said a man was shot and injured in Montgomery Village. A shooting occurred in the 9400 block of Hickory View Place, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared after… Read More
Police: 7 Injured in 4-Car Crash in Wheaton-Glenmont
Seven people suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle collision Thursday in the Wheaton-Glenmont area, according to police. Officers and fire rescue personnel responded to Georgia Avenue and Kayson Street at… Read More
Silver Spring Woman Arrested, Charged With Vehicle Theft
According to MCPD, a Silver Spring woman was arrested last week and faces auto theft-related charges. Victoria Sok, 29, is being held without bond, according to the Montgomery County Police… Read More
Maryland Gets Nearly $24 Million in Opioid Settlements
The state has received nearly $24 million for this year’s payments as part of recent opioid settlements. The Maryland Attorney General’s office reached settlements last year with McKesson, Cardinal Health,… Read More
COVID-19 Continues Slight Uptick
COVID-19 metrics continue to slightly increase, according to county officials. “Our society and the media is moving away from this virus as if it’s gone, it’s not actually gone,” County… Read More