Police Investigating Silver Spring Homicide
Police said a suspect is in custody after a homicide. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a homicide in the 8800 block of Lanier Drive in Silver Spring,… 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.
Black History Month: Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda
February is Black History Month. A museum and park in North Bethesda tells the story of a man who escaped slavery and led others to freedom as a conductor for… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 1, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert until 4 p.m. Montgomery County has issued… Read More
Police Chief, Officials Make Statements on Death of Tyre Nichols
Montgomery County public safety and government leaders made statements Friday as video footage was released showing police officers in Memphis, Tennessee beating a man who later died. 29-year-old Tyre Nichols… Read More
Officers Disperse Crowd After Drivers Do Donuts in Downtown Silver Spring
Police said officers dispersed a crowd Saturday in Downtown Silver Spring after drivers were reportedly doing donuts. Officers responded to Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street for the report of cars… Read More
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Plus 25 Years for Takoma Park Murder
A man from Washington, D.C. was sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years for shooting and killing a man in Takoma Park last year. Abraham Douglas, 21, was sentenced… Read More
91 Religious Organizations, Nonprofits Receiving Funds to Support Security Needs
Ninety-one religious facilities and nonprofits in Montgomery County will receive $800,000 to address security needs as officials say hate/bias incidents persist. The money will go to facilities that have experienced… Read More
Review of Magruder School Shooting Found Lack of Communication, Command Structure
An update to a report regarding the Jan. 2022 shooting at Magruder High School found a lack of communication and clear command structure that day. Following an after-action report from… Read More
Police: Man Who Made Antisemitic Statements Charged With Assault and Robbery
Police said a man made antisemitic statements, assaulted a man and robbed him at a Giant grocery store in Gaithersburg on Wednesday. The victim was taken to a hospital with… Read More
Rockville Teen Gets Custom Recumbent Bicycle
A Rockville teenager received a bicycle designed just for him. 19-year-old Luke O’Neil, who has a genetic condition called DYRK1A, can now go on rides with his family. The recumbent bike,… Read More
‘More Young Lives Put in Jeopardy’: Elrich Calls Fentanyl Use Very Concerning
County Executive Marc Elrich commented on the recent rise in the use of fentanyl among youth in Montgomery County at his weekly briefing on Wednesday. He said a 15-year-old died… Read More
Over $100,000 Distributed to Families Affected by Gaithersburg Explosion, Fire
More than $116,000 has been distributed to families affected by the November explosion and fire in Gaithersburg that displaced and hospitalized residents. The fund is anticipated to close by the… Read More