Leaders Urge Early Voting Site for White Oak
Montgomery County leaders advocated for an early voting site in White Oak during a community event with residents Monday evening. Council President Tom Hucker said a site in White Oak… 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.
Stoddard Appointed Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Dr. Earl Stoddard, Director of Montgomery County Emergency Management and Homeland Security and a key leader in the county’s COVID-19 response, has been appointed Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) effective… Read More
Remains Found in National Park Identified as Gaithersburg Woman
Remains found at a national park in Frederick County have been identified as those of Joanna Michelle Amaya, 21, of Gaithersburg, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Amaya… Read More
Grant Applications Close Friday for Nonprofits Focused on Minority Entrepreneurship, STEM Education
Friday is the deadline for Montgomery County nonprofits to apply for a grant from the County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). The grant program is open to nonprofits with a mission… Read More
County Piloting ‘SolarAPP+’ Platform to Instantly Approve Solar Permits for Residents
Montgomery County wants to help residents get solar panels installed faster and the jurisdiction is joining a pilot to meet that goal. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joined Councilmember… Read More
Leaders Hope Homelessness in County Will Someday Be ‘Rare, Brief and Non-Recurring’
88 people who experienced homelessness in Montgomery County have died since 2020 began. County leaders held a memorial service Wednesday at the Executive Office Building Veteran’s Memorial Plaza in Rockville… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Redistricting Meeting: The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission will hold a virtual meeting for Montgomery County… Read More
Washington D.C. Temple Will Open to the Public Next Year
The Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kensington — commonly referred to as the Mormon Temple — announced it will open its temple… Read More
Police Identify Gaithersburg Resident Fatally Shot by Officers
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) revealed the identity of the man who police said was shot and killed by officers following an armed standoff at a McDonald’s restaurant in… Read More
Police: Montgomery County Officers Shoot, Kill Man Following ‘Armed Standoff’ at McDonald’s
Montgomery County police officers shot and killed a man following an “armed standoff” at a McDonald’s in Gaithersburg after someone reported he was refusing to pay or move his car… Read More
Metro Proposes Suspensions for People Arrested for Sex and Weapons Offenses on System
Metro is considering suspending access to service for people arrested for sex and weapons-related offenses on the system, according to a statement from Metro. The Board of Directors Safety and… Read More
Two-Vehicle Collision in Damascus Sends Two Adults to Hospital
Two adults were taken to a hospital following a collision in Damascus Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. A two-vehicle collision occurred… Read More