Jawando, Mink Oppose Housing Plan
County Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink have spoken out against an attainable housing plan from the planning board that would make zoning changes for homes. Planners… 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.
Rockville Man Arrested for 2 Armed Robberies of 7-Elevens
Police said a man was arrested for two 7-Eleven armed robberies that occurred last November in Kensington and Rockville. Christopher Huser, 36, of Rockville is currently being held without bond,… Read More
Police Identify Critically Injured Pedestrian, Ask for Help Finding Family
Police have identified a pedestrian who was critically injured in a New Year’s Eve crash in Silver Spring and ask for the public’s help finding his family. Juan Ixpata-Vasquez, 56,… Read More
President of County Economic Development Corporation to Step Down
Bill Tompkins, president and CEO of the county’s Economic Development Corporation, will step down at the end of his term in August. He held the role since August 2022, according… Read More
General Assembly Session Begins as State Faces Budget Shortfall
Maryland’s annual General Assembly session started Wednesday as the state faces a looming budget deficit. MCM went to Annapolis to talk with state lawmakers and county leaders. Related Post: Maryland… Read More
Governor Addresses Delegates On First Day of Legislative Session
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed the House of Delegates on Wednesday as the annual General Assembly session started. “By the time we get to Sine… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Stay updated with today’s weather forecast here. 1. Schools Closed: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are… Read More
Plows Will Stay Active Overnight to Continue Clearing Roads
As icy conditions continue following the recent snow storm, crews are actively plowing and treating residential roads. Plows will pass through and treat each residential road at least once by… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 7, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Stay updated with today’s weather forecast here. 1. Schools Closed: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed… Read More
State Deploys Nearly 3,000 People to Treat, Plow Roads
As of Monday morning the state deployed almost 3,000 people to treat and plow roads as a state of emergency continues during the winter storm. Maryland has already seen seven… Read More
Crews Battle House Fire on Damascus Road
Crews responded to a house fire on Maryland Route 650 (MD-650) at Damascus Road in the Laytonsville area on Monday while a snow emergency continues to be in effect for… Read More
Trucks Prepare to Salt Roads Ahead of Snow Forecast
With snow forecast over the weekend, trucks loaded up Friday at the county’s salt barn to prepare for road pre-treatment Saturday ahead of Sunday’s potential storm. MCM stopped by the… Read More