11-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Struck by School Bus
Update: The girl who was fatally struck by a school bus Thursday has been identified as 11-year-old Summer Lim. An 11-year-old girl died Thursday after she was struck by a… 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. 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Oct. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Delaney Vows to Protect Back Pay: As a government shutdown… Read More
Elrich Supports Enforcing Leaf Blower Ban Without Photos
After County Councilmembers introduced a bill to take photos out of the complaint process for the gas-powered leaf blower ban, County Executive Marc Elrich said he supports the effort. Gas-powered… Read More
Rep. Delaney Vows to Protect Federal Workers’ Back Pay During Shutdown
As a government shutdown continues, U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Md., said she will fight to make sure federal workers get back pay. Delaney hosted a telephone town hall Tuesday… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Federal Agents Target Takoma Park, Silver Spring: In Montgomery County,… Read More
Former Commanders Players Visit Flag Football Players in Wheaton
Former Washington Commanders players visited young athletes in Wheaton to show their support over the weekend. As flag football leagues under the county’s Recreation Department get ready to wrap up… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 7, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Oct. 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Government Shutdown Resources: The county has an online page of… Read More
Calling 911? Soon AI May Answer
The county’s 911 call center is considering using artificial intelligence to help handle non-emergency calls. “We’re in the process of determining which service would best serve Montgomery County,” Emergency Communications… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Oct. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Active Aging Week: Montgomery County celebrates Active Aging Week today… Read More
Council Approves Water Cremation at Funeral Homes
Funeral homes could offer a different form of cremation, known as water cremation, after county councilmembers voted unanimously to approve the option. How It Works Alkaline hydrolysis, or water cremation,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Oct. 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. ‘We Cannot Let This Shutdown Break Us’: With a federal… Read More
Councilmembers Don’t Want Photos as Part of Leaf Blower Ban Enforcement
County councilmembers do not want photographic evidence to be part of enforcing the county’s gas-powered leaf blower ban. Cause for Concern “We know that a large number of individuals who… Read More