5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 3, In Montgomery County
Happy New Year! It’s Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. CE Elrich Positive for COVID-19: County Executive Marc Elrich tested positive… 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.
Officials Expect to Recommend Mask Mandate Extension
As Montgomery County approaches the trigger to terminate its indoor mask mandate, officials expect to recommend extending the requirement due to worsening COVID-19 metrics, they said during a virtual media… Read More
Bethesda Homicide Victim Identified
A 33-year-old man was killed in Bethesda on Sunday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Police identified Lawrence Richard Wilson, Jr. as the victim, per a release Wednesday. … Read More
Man Found Guilty in 2018 Burtonsville Double-Murder
A West Virginia man was found guilty on Friday for a 2018 double-murder in Burtonsville, according to a release from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Gregory Jones, 28, was… Read More
Montgomery County to Propose COVID-19 Vaccine Passport
Montgomery County officials will propose a COVID-19 vaccine passport to the county council for consideration, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said during a virtual briefing Wednesday. “Hopefully they… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 22 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert until 11 a.m. The alert is… Read More
Community Members Receive Humanitarian, Leadership Awards
Community leaders in Montgomery County were honored during an awards ceremony Friday at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. The Inez Zeigler McAbee and William Harvey Zeigler Humanitarian Award and… Read More
Teens Charged in Bethesda Homicide
A 16-year-old, 17-year-old, and 18-year-old have been arrested and charged with a homicide that occurred in Bethesda Monday night, according to a release from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). … Read More
Police Investigate Homicide in Bethesda
Update (3:45 p.m.): A 16-year-old, 17-year-old and 18-year-old have been arrested and charged with a homicide that occurred in Bethesda Monday night, per a release from the Montgomery County Police Department… Read More
MCPS Will Consider Individual Closures If Schools Hit Certain Criteria for Outbreak
During a virtual media briefing Monday, local officials stressed their commitment to keeping Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) open for in-person learning. But they added they will consider closing individual… Read More
‘You Should Be Able to Feel Safe at School’
This month, students at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown evacuated twice in one week due to safety threats, including reports of a bomb threat. They sheltered in place in… Read More
Students at Seneca Valley Want Officials to Better Ensure Safety
Students at Seneca Valley High School and beyond want school administration and political leaders to better ensure school safety following recent threats and violence. “All the shelters-in-place, the lockdowns, the… Read More