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
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.
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
MCPS Educators Rally for Transparent Contract Negotiations
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) rallied in Rockville on Tuesday for transparent contract negotiations. “Tonight we are here to demand that the Board of Education do their job and… Read More
Veterans Play Golf in Bethesda as Part of PGA of America Program
On Monday, military veterans gathered at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda to play golf as part of a special program. PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program is flagship program… Read More
Police Investigate Silver Spring Carjacking
Police are investigating a Tuesday carjacking on Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring. At about 10:35 p.m. that night, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to the 3700 block… Read More
Fire Station 1 Restaurant Fire Causes More Than $225,000 in Damage
A fire Thursday afternoon at The Fire Station 1 Restaurant & Bar in downtown Silver Spring caused more than $225,000 in damage, per Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS)… Read More
Lanes Blocked Following Fire at Fire Station 1 Restaurant in Silver Spring
No injuries were reported after a fire around 4 p.m. Thursday at The Fire Station 1 Restaurant & Bar in downtown Silver Spring. As of 5 p.m. the fire was… Read More