New Law Requires 2-Weeks Notice Before Eviction
A bill signed into law Monday requires renters get a two-week notice before being evicted in Montgomery County. Now, landlords have to notify renters 14 days before eviction overriding the… 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, Dec. 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Wheaton Safeway Open: Safeway on Georgia Avenue in Wheaton is… Read More
Wheaton Safeway Operating as Normal After 300K Gallon Water Leak
Safeway on Georgia Avenue in Wheaton has reopened after a Dec. 3 water leak in the store’s basement caused 300,000 gallons of water to flood the lower level. The store… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Dec. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Silver Spring International Middle School: The Montgomery County Board of… Read More
Montgomery County Libraries to Offer Free Printing, Copying in 2026
Starting Jan. 5, 2026, residents can print or copy five black-and-white pages or two color pages per day for free at Montgomery County Public Libraries. The service will be available… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 12, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Dec. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Fired, Furloughed & Fed Up: Watch now — “The Pulse:… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Extreme Cold: Montgomery County is under an Extreme Cold Alert… Read More
Fire at Historic Farmhouse in Poolesville Causes $200K in Damage
A fire at a historic farmhouse in Poolesville caused $200,000 in damages. The likely cause was improperly-discarded smoking materials, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Montgomery History Announces Creation of County History Center: The Montgomery… Read More
Holiday Lights Display Illuminates Fairgrounds
A holiday lights festival illuminates more than 12 acres of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds for the holiday season. LuminoCity’s walk-through display runs Wednesdays to Sundays through Jan. 1, 2026.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Dec. 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. County Executive Candidates Discuss Issues at Strathmore Music Center: The candidates… Read More
Whitman, Blair Students Win Raskin’s App Challenge
Walt Whitman and Montgomery Blair High School students won U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin’s (Md.-8th) 2025 Congressional App Challenge. Whitman senior Ryan Chen, junior Kevin Xia, and Blair senior Peter Xiao… Read More