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
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.
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
Latest County Health Officer Finalist Undergoing Interview Process
A finalist for Montgomery County’s vacant health officer position is in the process of being interviewed by the state, County Council President Gabe Albornoz said during a media briefing Monday.… Read More
Rockville Couple Indicted for Giving Confidential Information in Effort to Help Russia
A Rockville couple was indicted for providing confidential health information in an effort to help Russia with its conflict in Ukraine, per a release from the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office.… Read More
MCPS Students Taste-Test Vegan Recipes for School Menus
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is working to add new vegan meals to school menus. On Thursday, a focus group of middle and high school students taste-tested recipes to provide… Read More
About 119,000 Mail-In Ballots Requested in Montgomery County
As of Tuesday, about 119,000 mail-in ballots have been requested in Montgomery County for the general election, according to Dr. Gilberto Zelaya with the county Board of Elections. More than… Read More
Police Investigating Suicide Near Sligo Creek Parkway
Police are investigating an apparent suicide near Sligo Creek Parkway, according to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). On Monday afternoon, police said Sligo Creek Parkway was… Read More