5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Nov. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Leaf Collection: Montgomery County will begin picking up leaves today,… 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.
MCPS Ratings Rise in Maryland’s 2025 State Report Card
This week, the Maryland State Department of Education released its annual report card on Montgomery County Public Schools for the 2024–2025 academic year. The report assesses MCPS based on factors… Read More
Federal Families Served Free School Lunch as Government Shutdown Continues
As the federal government shutdown continues, furloughed workers who have children in Montgomery County Public Schools were invited to have lunch with their students at school Thursday. “We just want… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 7, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Nov. 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Mayor Jud Ashman Wins a Fourth Term: Gaithersburg Mayor Jud… Read More
After Elrich’s Economic Mission Trip Abroad, Two Chinese Groups Commit to Doing Business to Montgomery County
Two companies based in Asia are interested in expanding their operations to Montgomery County, according to County Executive Marc Elrich, who recently returned from an economic mission trip to China… Read More
School Board Approves Lease for New Warehouse
The Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education approved a lease for a new warehouse in Gaithersburg. In October, MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor, Ed.D., discussed the facility during his proposed… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 5, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Tampered Halloween Candy Incident Ruled a Hoax: Rockville City Police officers… Read More
Raskin, Delaney Discuss Where SNAP Stands For Marylanders
As uncertainty around SNAP benefits continues, U.S. Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) talked about where the program stands Tuesday in Gaithersburg while the federal government shutdown reaches… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Nov. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Gaithersburg Election: Today is the 2025 Gaithersburg City Election. Gaithersburg… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Nov. 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. State of Emergency: Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency… Read More
‘They Want to Break Us, But We Can’t,’: Delaney Packs Snack Bags for Kids Before SNAP Benefits End
Before federal benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are set to end Saturday, Nov. 1 volunteers, including U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) and County Council President Kate Stewart… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 31, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Oct. 31, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Local Makeup Artist Brings Halloween Magic Tips to MCM Studios:… Read More