Elrich Nominates New County Health Officer
Dr. Kisha Davis has been nominated to be the next Montgomery County Health Officer. County Executive Marc Elrich announced the nomination Wednesday. Davis, a county native and Quince Orchard High… 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.
Police Investigate Separate Fatal Collisions Monday
Police said two adults were killed following separate collisions on Monday. The first collision happened at about 7:17 a.m. around East Randolph Road and Laurie Drive in White Oak, per… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 26, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at 12:30… Read More
Council Interviews Finalists for Temporary Planning Board Commissioners
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council interviewed candidates for temporary Planning Board commissioners after the entire board resigned. On Oct. 12, all five county Planning Board members resigned after weeks… Read More
MCPS Boasts Largest Electric School Bus Fleet in the Nation
On Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) celebrated new electric buses that officials say mark MCPS as having the largest electric school fleet in the nation. After a press conference… Read More
Mail Carrier Robbed in Potomac
A United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier was robbed by a suspect who displayed a firearm in Potomac. On Thursday, U.S. postal inspectors from the Washington Division and Montgomery… Read More
Novavax Receives Authorization for COVID-19 Booster
Gaithersburg-based Novavax announced it received authorization to offer a COVID-19 booster to adults. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave emergency use authorization (EUA) for Novavax to provide a… Read More
Department of Justice Supports Lawsuit in Death of Ryan LeRoux
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a Statement of Interest for a lawsuit in the death of 21-year-old Ryan LeRoux, who was shot and killed by police at a… Read More
Police Investigate Attempted Armed Carjacking in Silver Spring
Police are investigating an attempted armed carjacking last Tuesday in Silver Spring. At about 8:41 p.m., Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to the 8000 block of 13th St.… Read More
Bomb Squad Called, No Explosives Found at Dept. of Energy in Germantown
Police and fire rescue personnel responded to the Department of Energy (DOE) in Germantown for a suspicious package, according to police. Emergency communications received a call at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday… Read More
‘We Are Asked to Bend Over Backwards’: Teachers Rally Ahead of Union Meeting with School Board
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) educators with a teachers union rallied outside the Board of Education building in Rockville and said the school system is unlawfully delaying contract… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert from 2-9 a.m. Montgomery County has issued… Read More