State Deploys Nearly 3,000 People to Treat, Plow Roads
As of Monday morning the state deployed almost 3,000 people to treat and plow roads as a state of emergency continues during the winter storm. Maryland has already seen seven… 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.
Crews Battle House Fire on Damascus Road
Crews responded to a house fire on Maryland Route 650 (MD-650) at Damascus Road in the Laytonsville area on Monday while a snow emergency continues to be in effect for… Read More
Trucks Prepare to Salt Roads Ahead of Snow Forecast
With snow forecast over the weekend, trucks loaded up Friday at the county’s salt barn to prepare for road pre-treatment Saturday ahead of Sunday’s potential storm. MCM stopped by the… Read More
Police Seek to Identify Pedestrian in Serious Crash
Police are trying to identify a pedestrian who was critically injured in a New Year’s Eve crash in Silver Spring. The Montgomery County Police Department asks for the public’s help… Read More
County Under Extreme Cold Alert
Update (Thursday afternoon): The county’s Extreme Cold Alert has been extended to last until 11 a.m. Friday. Original (Thursday morning): The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 3… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: MCPS Debuts Pickleball, Flag Football as Varsity Sports
This school year, two new varsity sports were offered at all public schools in the county: pickleball and girls’ flag football. Pickleball is now a varsity sport at all 25… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: Elrich Term-Limited, School Board Incumbents Voted Out
The 2024 general election brought about local changes in Montgomery County. The county executive was further term-limited and three school board incumbents were ousted. Voters chose to limit the county… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: Historic Hires: New Public Safety Leaders Sworn In
Historic leaders took the helm of the county fire and police departments this year. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first African American fire chief, and Police Chief Marc… Read More
Man Found Guilty in 2023 Silver Spring Murder
A man was found guilty for a murder that happened last year in the Hillandale area of Silver Spring. Javier Reyes, 22, of Silver Spring, was found guilty of second-degree… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 24, In Montgomery County
It is Tuesday, Dec. 24, and here are five updates for Montgomery County residents. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Time For The Holidays: To help ring in the holidays, MCM… Read More
Ghost Gun Seized in Wheaton
A person with a loaded ghost gun was arrested Saturday in Wheaton, according to police. Officers responded near Veirs Mill Road and Ennalls Avenue after a male was reportedly slumped… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Tuesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area Tuesday from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Freezing rain is expected, according to NWS. Up to one-tenth… Read More