Community gathers to remember father of 5 killed in tragic crash
Some residents cannot pass the intersection of Clopper Road and Great Seneca Highway without thinking of the father of five killed there in a crash two weeks ago involving 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, Aug. 17, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Aug. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2… Read More
Montgomery County fair draws crowds despite rain in the forecast
A few light drizzles throughout the evening did not stop the fun for the first of the nine-day Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg Friday. Signage throughout the annual fair… Read More
Gaithersburg man sentenced to 25 years for setting off pipe bomb at home
A Gaithersburg man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for setting off a pipe bomb at his home, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. In October 2025,… Read More
5 things to know today, Aug. 14, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Aug. 14, and here are five things to know today and this weekend in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MoCo Fair Kicks Off: The Montgomery County… Read More
Montgomery County fair returns Friday: Get ticket, parking and ride info here
The 77th annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns to Gaithersburg on Friday with the theme “Barn in the USA” to highlight the county’s agricultural heritage amid America’s 250th anniversary. This… Read More
5 things to know today, Aug. 13, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Aug. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MoCo Fair Starts Tomorrow: The annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns… Read More
5 things to know today, Aug. 12, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Partial Solar Eclipse: Local residents can see a partial solar eclipse… Read More
5 things to know today, Aug. 11, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Fall Program Registration: Fall registration for Montgomery County Recreation’s fall… Read More
5 things to know today, Aug. 10, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Aug. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Tax-Free Week Underway: Maryland’s Tax-Free Week for back-to-school shopping runs through… Read More
Protesters call on Gaithersburg officials to speak up on ICE
After two people were detained by ICE from Gaithersburg’s Bohrer Park Activity Center parking lot, Gaithersburg residents are calling on city officials to do more. Residents say they have not… Read More
5 things to know today, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Aug. 7, and here are five things to know today and this weekend in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Big Bloom Festival: Happening 5-8 p.m. Saturday… Read More