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
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience and is a University of Maryland graduate with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
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
Hyperthermia Alert Issued Friday for Montgomery County
A Hyperthermia Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 12-7 p.m. Friday. Montgomery County sends the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. These… Read More
Metro Train Service Will Run Until Midnight Every Day Starting Sunday
Metro rail service will be open until midnight every day starting July 18, Metro announced Thursday. Train hours will be as follows: Monday through Friday: 5 a.m.-midnight Saturday: 7 a.m.-midnight… Read More
‘Oops Tag’ Program Encourages Residents to Recycle Correctly
Montgomery County wants residents to be mindful of what they recycle. Leaders began the Recycle Right “Oops Tag” Program in May. As part of the program, county inspectors check individual… Read More
Jawando Introduces Bill to Extend Limits Against Rent Increases
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a bill to extend limits on rent increases after the COVID-19 state of emergency ends. If passed, the bill would extend the… Read More
Two Adults Suffer Likely Heat Exhaustion in Separate Incidents Around Billy Goat Trail
Fire and rescue services responded to two separate incidents of likely heat exhaustion in the Billy Goat Trail area on Tuesday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS)… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 14, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, July 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and… Read More
Police Charge Two Men for December Home Invasion in Bethesda
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested and charged two adult males for a December 2020 armed home invasion robbery on Elgin Lane in Bethesda. Khalil Powers Zalmai, 19, of… Read More