Planning Board Fires Department Director
The Montgomery County Planning Board has fired the director of the Planning Department. The board voted to remove Gwen Wright on Friday, per a release from the department. She was… 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.
Elrich: DACA Ruling is ‘Bad For This Country’
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich commented this week on a court ruling that left uncertainty for the future of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, the program that protects… Read More
Maryland Task Force One Continues Recovery Efforts in Florida
Maryland Task Force One (MD-TF1) continues recovery efforts in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The team planned to move to Pine Island on Thursday, Montgomery County Assistant Chief… Read More
Glenmont Apartment Fire Displaces Two Dozen Residents
Two dozen residents were displaced Wednesday night following a fire at an apartment building in Glenmont. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) firefighters responded to 2370 Glenmont Circle at… Read More
Jawando Joins Lester Holt to Discuss His Book
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando was featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt to discuss Jawando’s book, “My Seven Black Fathers.” The conversation aired Wednesday. Will Jawando – Montgomery… Read More
Driver Dies After Striking House in Rockville
Police said a Rockville man died Tuesday after he lost control while driving and struck a house. Tyler James Lightcap, 23, of Rockville, was pronounced dead at the scene, per… Read More
Man Struck By Train at Wheaton Metro Station
A man was struck by a Metro train and injured Tuesday night in Wheaton. Authorities received a report of a person struck by a train at the Wheaton Metro Station… Read More
Police Investigating Attempted Abduction in Wheaton
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is looking for suspects in an attempted abduction that occurred Oct. 3 in Wheaton. Between 4:15-4:30 p.m. that day, a juvenile female was walking… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 5, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. No School: There is no school today for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Today is… Read More
Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign Encourages Public to ‘Walk in Their Shoes’
Last year, five people in Montgomery County died from domestic violence, according to the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence. So far this year, five more residents have died. A new… Read More
Man in Custody Following Barricade Situation in Silver Spring
Police said a man is in custody following a barricade situation in Silver Spring Tuesday morning. According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), officers responded to the 14000 block… Read More
Maryland Task Force One Departs for Florida in Response to Hurricane Ian
Local rescue personnel headed to Florida over the weekend in response to Hurricane Ian, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Maryland Task Force… Read More