25-Foot Sinkhole Closes Part of I-270
A 25-foot wide sinkhole has closed part of southbound I-270 in Montgomery County. The right shoulder and two right lanes of southbound 270 before I-370 will be shut down at… 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.
Elrich: ‘The Rent Is Too Damn High’
Montgomery County leaders plan to extend limitations on rent increases after temporary rent stabilization expired in May. “The rent is too damn high,” County Executive Marc Elrich said during a… Read More
Woman Injured in Germantown Stabbing
Police said a woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries after she was stabbed Tuesday. The suspect and victim knew each other and there is no threat to the community, according to the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer Reading Challenge: The Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Summer Reading Challenge starts today! This… Read More
Bills Would Provide Paid Parental Leave, Lactation Rooms for County Employees
Councilmembers want to set an example for employers to help working parents in Montgomery County. On Tuesday, County Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced two bills to help county employees. One requires… Read More
Police: Olney Swim Center Deemed Safe Following Bomb Threat Note
Police said there is no threat to public safety at this time after officers responded to the Olney Swim Center for a bomb threat Tuesday morning. Officers responded at about… Read More
Elrich, Riemer Announce Bill to Fully Electrify New Construction
A new bill aims to fully electrify new construction in Montgomery County. County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Hans Riemer partnered on Bill 13-22 to require all-electric building standards… Read More
No Injuries in Pike & Rose Restaurant Kitchen Fire
No injuries were reported in a kitchen fire Sunday at the Summer House Santa Monica restaurant in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded… Read More
Man Found Guilty in 2019 Multi-Vehicle Fatal Racing Collision
A Silver Spring man was found guilty late Thursday night for his role in a 2019 multiple-vehicle fatal racing collision, according to a release from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s… Read More
Rockville Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping
A Rockville man was arrested for an attempted kidnapping in Washington, D.C. this week. Emilio Andres Rizo, 18, was arrested Thursday and charged with kidnapping, the Metropolitan Police Department reported… Read More
County Continues Rapid Test Distribution to Childcare Providers
Montgomery County continues distributing COVID-19 rapid test kits to childcare providers. An additional round of test kits will go to providers this week, County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl… Read More
Elrich Nominates Residents to Police Accountability Board
Nine residents have been nominated to Montgomery County’s new Police Accountability Board (PAB). County Executive Marc Elrich released the names of the nine nominees Wednesday. The county received more than… Read More