5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. How to Recycle Your Tree: Many Montgomery County residents celebrate the holidays with a live… 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.
Daughter of Former Diplomat Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder
Sophia Negroponte was found guilty of second-degree murder on Tuesday in Montgomery County Circuit Court. Negroponte, 29, of Washington, D.C., was convicted for the death of 24-year-old Yousuf Rasmussen, of… Read More
Several Families Displaced in Wheaton-Glenmont Apartment Fire
Several families were displaced after a fire at a Wheaton-Glenmont apartment complex on New Year’s Day, per Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters rescued… Read More
Police Investigating New Year’s Day Shootings in Silver Spring
Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in Silver Spring on New Year’s Day. Near the Adelphi area, a man was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries… Read More
Top Stories of 2022: Gaithersburg Plane Crash
On Nov. 27, a small plane with two occupants crashed into power lines and became stuck by Rothbury Drive and Goshen Road in Gaithersburg. The occupants were rescued around midnight,… Read More
‘Gone On Way Too Long’: Advocates Push For White’s Ferry Reopening
Advocates and Poolesville residents joined a rally to mark the two-year anniversary of the White’s Ferry shutdown, which severed a major transportation link between Montgomery and Loudoun counties. The Fair… Read More
White’s Ferry Rally Urges Reopening After 2 Years of Closure
In Dec. 2020, historic White’s Ferry stopped service after more than 230 years of operation. The change came effective immediately following a Nov. 2020 court ruling in Virginia. The Fair Access… Read More
Top Stories of 2022: Magruder High School Shooting
On Jan. 21, a shooting at Magruder High School left a 15-year-old student in critical condition. A Magruder student, who was 17 years old at the time, was sentenced to… Read More
Police Search for Leads in Wayne Avenue Parking Garage Homicide
Police say they are looking for any leads in a homicide that occurred Wednesday night in a parking garage in Downtown Silver Spring. County Police Chief Marcus Jones identified the… Read More
One Pedestrian Dead, Another Seriously Injured in Gaithersburg
Police say one pedestrian is dead and another was seriously injured after they were both struck by a driver in Gaithersburg on Wednesday. Officers responded to the Muddy Branch Road… Read More
McKnight Discusses Proposed Budget Investments for MCPS
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight discussed her $3.15 billion proposed operating budget Wednesday morning at Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park. Rolling Terrace is a… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at 12:30… Read More