Police Seek to Identify Pedestrian in Serious Crash
Police are trying to identify a pedestrian who was critically injured in a New Year’s Eve crash in Silver Spring. The Montgomery County Police Department asks for the public’s help… 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.
County Under Extreme Cold Alert
Update (Thursday afternoon): The county’s Extreme Cold Alert has been extended to last until 11 a.m. Friday. Original (Thursday morning): The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 3… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: MCPS Debuts Pickleball, Flag Football as Varsity Sports
This school year, two new varsity sports were offered at all public schools in the county: pickleball and girls’ flag football. Pickleball is now a varsity sport at all 25… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: Elrich Term-Limited, School Board Incumbents Voted Out
The 2024 general election brought about local changes in Montgomery County. The county executive was further term-limited and three school board incumbents were ousted. Voters chose to limit the county… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: Historic Hires: New Public Safety Leaders Sworn In
Historic leaders took the helm of the county fire and police departments this year. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first African American fire chief, and Police Chief Marc… Read More
Man Found Guilty in 2023 Silver Spring Murder
A man was found guilty for a murder that happened last year in the Hillandale area of Silver Spring. Javier Reyes, 22, of Silver Spring, was found guilty of second-degree… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 24, In Montgomery County
It is Tuesday, Dec. 24, and here are five updates for Montgomery County residents. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Time For The Holidays: To help ring in the holidays, MCM… Read More
Ghost Gun Seized in Wheaton
A person with a loaded ghost gun was arrested Saturday in Wheaton, according to police. Officers responded near Veirs Mill Road and Ennalls Avenue after a male was reportedly slumped… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Tuesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area Tuesday from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Freezing rain is expected, according to NWS. Up to one-tenth… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: New Superintendent Takes Over During Tumultuous Time at MCPS
2024 was a tumultuous year for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The school system continued to deal with the aftermath of an exposé of sexual harassment by a school principal who… Read More
Suspect Wanted for First-Degree Assault in Aspen Hill
Police are looking for a male suspect wanted for first-degree assault in Aspen Hill. On Oct. 12 at about 1 p.m. a victim observed an unknown male in an apartment… Read More
North Carolina Man Sentenced to 17 Years for 1981 Wheaton Rapes
A North Carolina man was sentenced Thursday to serve 17 years in prison for two sexual assaults that happened decades ago in Wheaton, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s… Read More