5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Dueling Pianos Show: Montgomery Parks will have its first-ever dueling pianos show from 6-8 p.m. at… 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.
Police: Man Shot in Front of Apartment Building in Fairland Area
Police said a man was shot in front of an apartment building last week in the Fairland area. Detectives ask for the public’s help identifying a suspect, per a release… Read More
MCPS Hires Firm to Investigate Allegations Surrounding Principal
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has hired a Baltimore-based law firm to investigate allegations of sexual harassment surrounding Paint Branch High School principal Joel Beidleman, The Washington Post reported Monday.… Read More
Court Moves to Dismiss Case Challenging MCPS Gender Guidelines
On Monday, a federal court moved to dismiss a case challenging gender identity guidelines in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The 2-1 decision from the the U.S. Court of Appeals… Read More
Laytonsville Resident Snags $6.2 Million Blue Marlin
A Montgomery County resident caught a marlin for a record-breaking $6.2 million prize during the annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City. John Ols, of Laytonsville, weighed a 640.5-pound blue… Read More
County Teams Go to Maui to Aid in Wildfire Recovery
Teams from Montgomery County headed to the island of Maui, Hawaii to aid in wildfire recovery, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1)… Read More
Opening Day at the County Fair
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opened Friday for its 74th season. “I’m from D.C. so, came all the way up here just to have some fun,” said Demi Dunson on… Read More
Work to Address Tree Damage from Storms Continues
Crews will continue to address tree damage from recent storms for at least another week. The county’s transportation department has received more than 1,400 tree-related requests, per a Montgomery County… Read More
Man Charged for Robbing Gaithersburg Bank
Police said a man has been arrested and charged for a Gaithersburg bank robbery that happened this week. John Reynolds, 33, of an unknown address, is charged with robbing a… Read More
Driver Crashes Vehicle Into Rockville Home
Police said a man drove into a home Thursday morning in the Rockville/Twinbrook area. A 67-year-old man crashed into a home in the 2200 block of McAuliffe Drive at about… Read More
Judge to Issue Ruling on LGBTQ Storybook Opt-Outs Before School Year Starts
On Wednesday, the lawsuit seeking an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in classrooms went to the U.S. District Court for Maryland. Judge Deborah Boardman said she will issue a ruling… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Transit Travel Training Workshop: From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., residents ages 50+ who want to… Read More