Police: Black Bear Seen in Rockville
Police said a black bear was seen in Rockville on Tuesday and authorities ask residents to call police if they see it. Police were made aware of several sightings around W.… 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.
New Wine Crush Facility, Events Venue Has Grand Opening in Poolesville
Leaders cut the ribbon on a new wine crush facility and events venue in Poolesville. “The mission of The Crossvines is to create economic opportunities and investment in [agricultural] tourism,… Read More
Police: Man Shot, Killed in Germantown
Police said a man was shot and killed Friday in Germantown. Errick Roy Dixon, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene, per a release from the Montgomery County Police Department… Read More
Councilmember Mink Apologizes After Remarks During Last Week’s School Board Meeting
Councilmember Kristin Mink apologized following remarks she made during a school board meeting last week, as some residents push for restoring opt-out options for LGBTQ+ reading material in schools. “I… Read More
Man Convicted in Retrial for 2019 Fatal Stabbing in Germantown
A man has been convicted in a retrial for a 2019 fatal stabbing that occurred in Germantown. Kyle Noble, 30, of an unknown address, was convicted by a jury in… Read More
New Director Nominated for Department of Environmental Protection
A new director for the county’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been nominated after the department’s former director moved on in 2021. County Executive Marc Elrich nominated Jon Monger… Read More
Police Release Photos of Suspect in Gaithersburg Motel 6 Armed Robbery
Police said an armed robbery occurred at a Motel 6 in Gaithersburg and ask for the public’s help identifying a suspect. It occurred two weeks ago at the Motel 6… Read More
Annual Memorial Service Remembers 69 Residents Who Experienced Homelessness
Leaders and community partners gathered in Rockville on Thursday to remember 69 residents who died in the last year and had experienced homelessness. Residents who were once homeless shared their… Read More
Officials Urge Caution During Unhealthy Air Conditions
Officials in Montgomery County urge residents to be cautious as unhealthy air quality persists due to remnants from wildfires in Canada. A Code Purple air quality alert has been issued for… Read More
Residents Testify on MCPS Opt-Outs for LGBT Books Following Opposing Rallies
Students and parents testified before the Montgomery County school board Tuesday regarding opt-out choices for LGBTQ+ reading material in schools. Ahead of the meeting that day, parents and advocates on… Read More
Board of Elections Members Sworn-In
Members of the Montgomery County Board of Elections were sworn in Monday. They were appointed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and confirmed by the state Senate, per a release… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 7, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Graduations: The high school commencement season is on. Bethesda Chevy-Chase, Northwest and Springbrook high schools have graduation… Read More