5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. ‘This is the First Time, We Are the Enemies’: Furloughed… 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.
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Oct. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Albornoz Plans to Return to Role as Recreation Director: Councilmember… Read More
Albornoz Plans to Return to Role as Recreation Director
Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, who recently announced he will step down from the council Dec. 1, has now been nominated to become director of the Montgomery County Department of Recreation—the position… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Oct. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. No School: No school for Montgomery County Public Schools students… Read More
Gaithersburg Man Gets 5 Years in Prison For 2021 Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
A Gaithersburg man was sentenced this week to serve five years in prison in the overdose death of a Rockville man in 2021, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 17, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Oct. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Albornoz to Step Down: Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, who previously announced… Read More
Council to Appoint Temporary Member Dec. 9
County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz has announced he will resign from his at-large position Dec. 1. A few hours after the announcement Thursday, Council President Kate Stewart shared a plan to… Read More
Parents Share Concerns on Proposed Closure of Silver Spring International Middle School
A growing number of parents and students are speaking out about their concerns about a proposal to eventually close down Silver Spring International Middle School, a nearly 100-year-old campus located… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MCPS Facility Conditions Declining: Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas… Read More
MCPS Facility Conditions Declining; Superintendent Previews Plans to Improve School Buildings
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor, Ed.D., will request $2.704 billion to upgrade school facilities under his Capital Improvements Program and budget. Part of his plan includes eventually closing… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Oct. 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. First of Its Kind Federal Workforce Career Center Opens in… Read More
Woman Shot, Killed by Ex-Boyfriend in Silver Spring
Update: Police identified the victim as 47-year-old Monique Charles of Brooklyn, New York. The suspect was identified as 47-year-old Earl Walker of Derwood. Walker is charged with first-degree murder, according… Read More