Residents Turn Out for New Chapter of Gaithersburg Book Festival
On Saturday, residents came out for the annual Gaithersburg Book Festival held for the first time at Bohrer Park. It was in-person for the first time since 2019. MyMCM spoke… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience and is a University of Maryland graduate with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
Police: Laurel Man Charged in Wheaton Carjacking
Police said a Laurel man was arrested and charged for a Wheaton carjacking that occurred this past Sunday. Manuel A. Hernandez-Hernandez, 27, of Laurel, is charged with carjacking and kidnapping,… Read More
After Latest Candidate Withdrawal, County Continues Search for New Health Officer
The search for a new Montgomery County health officer continues after the latest candidate withdrew as the county’s choice. In April, County Executive Marc Elrich said officials’ third candidate was… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 18, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 18, 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… Read More
Number of COVID-19 Cases Continues to Rise
COVID-19 cases are climbing in Montgomery County. “We are continuing to see our case numbers rise,” said Sean O’Donnell, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager with County Health and Human Services,… Read More
Resources for Finding Baby Formula During Shortage
Montgomery County officials shared resources for help finding baby formula and related guidance as a national shortage continues. “I know there have been a number of questions posed by the… Read More
Gaithersburg Book Festival Returns In-Person Saturday
The annual Gaithersburg Book Festival returns Saturday. It will be in-person for the first time since 2019. “There’s no substitute for coming on-site, coming together, meeting authors, having some real face-time,”… Read More
Police Department Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) hosted a community celebration at the county fairgrounds Saturday to mark a milestone for the agency. 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding… Read More
Person Shot During Altercation at Silver Spring Transit Center
A person was shot Saturday morning at the Silver Spring Transit Center. The Metro Transit Police Department responded to a shooting at the location around 9 a.m., according to Metro… Read More
‘We Are Well Beyond a Tipping Point,’ Says Council President on Gun Violence
On Saturday, a gunman in Buffalo killed 10 people at a grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood. In the last few days in Montgomery County, a shooting was reported… Read More
IgnITe Hub for ‘Next Generation of IT Professionals’ Opens at Montgomery College in Rockville
Students, entrepreneurs and others have a new space to grow coding and technology skills in Montgomery County. County and education leaders celebrated the new ignITe Hub with a grand opening ribbon-cutting… Read More
Metro ‘Actively Looking Into’ Mask-Only Rail Cars
Metro is considering having some mask-only rail cars. “That is something that we’re actively looking into,” said Theresa Impastato, Metro’s Executive Vice President and Chief Safety Officer, during a Special… Read More