5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 11, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Santa Rides With Police: Santa will be riding with the… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with myMCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.
Free Fitness Passes Will Continue Next Year
Fitness passes for county recreation centers will continue to be free for residents next year. The county will extend the free program, County Executive Marc Elrich said Tuesday. “We make… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Greentree Road Bridge: At 7 p.m. the county transportation department… Read More
New Council President’s Priorities Include Economy, Housing, Inclusivity
New County Council President Kate Stewart’s priorities for the year ahead include growing the county’s economy and presence as a life sciences hub, boosting affordable housing, and – with a… Read More
Mother Charged With Killing 3-Month-Old in Chevy Chase
Police said a woman has been arrested and charged with killing her 3-month-old daughter in Chevy Chase. Mackenzie Rose Colgan, 37, is charged with first-degree murder, according to the Montgomery… Read More
8-Year Sentence for Boyds Man Who Led Police on Chase Resulting in Fatal Crash
A Boyds man who led police on a car chase that killed his juvenile passenger was sentenced Wednesday to serve eight years in prison, according to the Montgomery County State’s… Read More
County Under Extreme Cold Alert Friday
The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 4 p.m. Friday. Residents should expect the wind chill to be below 32 degrees — “Wear layers if you go outside. Take… Read More
Holiday Alcohol Task Force Arrests 43 for DUI Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The county police department’s Alcohol Holiday Task Force arrested 43 people for driving under the influence (DUI) over Thanksgiving weekend between Wednesday and Saturday. 29 people were arrested between Wednesday… Read More
School Board Elects Yang as President, Rivera-Oven as Vice President
On Thursday, school board members elected Julie Yang to be board president and Grace Rivera-Oven to be vice president. Yang and Rivera-Oven, elected in 2022, were unanimously selected among the… Read More
Departing School Board Members Reflect on Their Time in Office
Three school board members reflected on their terms as they departed from the board on Monday. Rebecca Smondrowski served 12 years, Shebra Evans served eight years, and Lynne Harris served… Read More
Police Respond to ‘Possibly Self-Inflicted’ Shooting in Olney
Police responded to a shopping center area by The Greene Turtle in Olney on Tuesday for a “possibly self-inflicted” shooting. Officers responded to the 18000 block of Town Center Drive… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. New Council Leadership: The county council unanimously elected Kate Stewart… Read More