Police: Olney Swim Center Deemed Safe Following Bomb Threat Note
Police said there is no threat to public safety at this time after officers responded to the Olney Swim Center for a bomb threat Tuesday morning. Officers responded at about… 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.
Elrich, Riemer Announce Bill to Fully Electrify New Construction
A new bill aims to fully electrify new construction in Montgomery County. County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Hans Riemer partnered on Bill 13-22 to require all-electric building standards… Read More
No Injuries in Pike & Rose Restaurant Kitchen Fire
No injuries were reported in a kitchen fire Sunday at the Summer House Santa Monica restaurant in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded… Read More
Man Found Guilty in 2019 Multi-Vehicle Fatal Racing Collision
A Silver Spring man was found guilty late Thursday night for his role in a 2019 multiple-vehicle fatal racing collision, according to a release from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s… Read More
Rockville Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping
A Rockville man was arrested for an attempted kidnapping in Washington, D.C. this week. Emilio Andres Rizo, 18, was arrested Thursday and charged with kidnapping, the Metropolitan Police Department reported… Read More
County Continues Rapid Test Distribution to Childcare Providers
Montgomery County continues distributing COVID-19 rapid test kits to childcare providers. An additional round of test kits will go to providers this week, County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl… Read More
Elrich Nominates Residents to Police Accountability Board
Nine residents have been nominated to Montgomery County’s new Police Accountability Board (PAB). County Executive Marc Elrich released the names of the nine nominees Wednesday. The county received more than… Read More
Coffield Community Recreation Center Reopens Monday
The Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center at 2450 Lyttonsville Road in Silver Spring reopens Monday, per a release from Montgomery County. The Coffield Center and the Long Branch Community… Read More
Civilian Assistant Police Chief Placed on Administrative Leave
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Civilian Assistant Chief Carmen Facciolo has been put on administrative leave, County Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday. During a media briefing Wednesday, Elrich said he… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at 12:30… Read More
Pride Flag Raised Outside Executive Office Building in Rockville
To welcome Pride Month, Montgomery County leaders raised a Progress Pride flag outside the Executive Office Building on Veterans Memorial Plaza in Rockville. County Council Vice President Evan Glass, who… Read More
New Poolesville High School Under Construction
A new, renovated Poolesville High School is under construction. Local leaders and community members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the school on Monday. Once complete, the new Poolesville High… Read More