Kayaker Dies After Being Trapped in Potomac River
A woman died after she was caught in the Potomac River near the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. border, according to fire and rescue authority. Fire and rescue personnel responded… 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.
Police Seek to Identify Suspects in Westfield Wheaton Mall Armed Robbery
Police released surveillance video of two suspects in an armed robbery last month at Westfield Wheaton Mall. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) asks for the public’s help identifying them.… Read More
MCM Leadership Joins Inaugural Nonprofit Conference at Montgomery College
A new conference event launched at Montgomery College on Thursday centers nonprofits. The theme of the event at the Germantown campus was Building Nonprofit Infrastructure to Strengthen Community Services. Montgomery… Read More
Residents Can Comment on Early Voting Centers for 2024 Elections
The county’s Board of Elections (BOE) may vote to approve early voting centers next week. Residents can make comments about proposed sites during Monday’s virtual meeting at 3 p.m., per… Read More
Pentagon Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Double Murder
An off-duty Pentagon police officer who was charged with the murders of two men in Takoma Park has pleaded guilty. David Dixon, 42, of Takoma Park, pleaded guilty Thursday to… Read More
Man Sentenced in Death of 20-Year-Old Who Died From Fentanyl Intoxication
A Rockville man was sentenced to a year in prison in the death of a man who died from fentanyl intoxication, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO).… Read More
County Expects to Receive Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Soon
Montgomery County expects to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine within the next week or so. This week, the FDA authorized a new COVID-19 vaccine, and the CDC recommended it for those… Read More
Police Say 19-Year-Old Was Running Pseudo Chop-Shop From Rockville Home
Police said a teen who was running a pseudo chop-shop out of his Rockville home was arrested and charged with car theft-related offenses. Bill Gomez, 19, was released on a… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Takoma Park City Council: At 6:30 p.m., the Takoma Park City Council will have a meeting… Read More
Fall Cleaning Underway at County Garages
Fall cleaning is underway at county public parking garages. The semi-annual cleaning of garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton started Monday, per a release from the Montgomery County Department… Read More
Job Seekers Can Attend County Career Fair Oct. 3 in Silver Spring
The county government has nearly 1,000 job openings. On Tuesday, Oct. 3, job seekers who are 18 years and older can attend a county career fair and hiring expo from… Read More
County Council Celebrates Drag Story Hour
County councilmembers presented a proclamation celebrating Drag Story Hour DMV and partners on Tuesday. The proclamation recognizes those who make drag story hour events “possible and joyful here in Montgomery… Read More