5 Things to Know Today, March 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 23, 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
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.
Oral Surgeon Charged With Woman’s Murder After Fatal Overdose
An oral surgeon in Montgomery County is charged with second-degree murder after police said he provided substances to his girlfriend who fatally overdosed in January. Dr. James Ryan, 49, of… Read More
Police: Rockville Man Stabbed, Killed in Altercation Outside His Home
A 21-year-old Rockville man was killed Monday night after police said he and the suspect got into an argument. Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to the 10100 block… Read More
‘Putting Our Energy to a Good Cause’: Ukrainian Scouts Make Medical Kits to Ship to Ukraine
In an effort to help civilians affected by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian Girl and Boy Scouts spent Saturday afternoon making emergency medical kits to ship overseas. The local… Read More
Ukrainian Girl and Boy Scouts Make Emergency Medical Kits in Bethesda
On Saturday, Ukrainian Girl and Boy Scouts spent their afternoon in Bethesda organizing supplies to ship to Ukrainian civilians affected by the war overseas. The Washington, D.C. Chapter of the… Read More
Hogan Signs Bill to Suspend Gas Tax
On Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan signed emergency legislation to suspend the gas tax in Maryland for 30 days. During a press conference ahead of the signing, Hogan said the move… Read More
Police Investigate McDonald’s Armed Robbery in Germantown
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives investigate a March 1 armed robbery of a McDonald’s restaurant in Germantown. Police released surveillance video and ask for the public’s help identifying the… Read More
County Offering At-Home PCR COVID-19 Test Kits
Montgomery County residents can pick up free at-home PCR test kits at multiple centers throughout the jurisdiction. At the Wheaton Community Recreation Center, about 75 kits were distributed on the… Read More
Elrich Critical of Congressional Republicans Challenging COVID-19 Funding
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich criticized Republicans in Congress who are challenging additional COVID-19 funding requested by President Joe Biden. “I’m disappointed, but not at all surprised, that Republicans in… Read More
Elrich Proposes $6.3 Billion Operating Budget
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has laid out his recommended operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023. He held a press conference Tuesday to present the $6.3 billion dollar fiscal plan.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 16, 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
Officer Who Helped Save Driver From Burning Car: ‘We Are Out to Help People’
At 1:25 a.m. on March 12, two Montgomery County police officers came upon a burning car with a driver still inside. Officer Nathan Rodgers and Sgt. B. Drew sprung into… Read More