Gaithersburg 18-year-old murdered
Police continue to investigate the homicide of an 18-year-old from Gaithersburg who died the day after New Year’s. 18-year-old Taeyon Malachi Prather was found Friday evening in a parking lot… 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.
Rockville gets Samsung Biologics U.S. site
South Korea-based drug-making company Samsung Biologics‘ first U.S.-based manufacturing site will be in Rockville, an expansion that the Montgomery County Executive applauds. County Executive Marc Elrich said Tuesday that it… Read More
After Firefighter’s Death, Bill Signed to Help Families Get Support Faster
As it nears the one-year mark since a local firefighter died in the line of duty, a bill was signed Monday to make sure surviving families get financial support faster.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 24, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Families Find Hope at The Children’s Inn at NIH: For… Read More
Church Teacher Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Minors in Derwood
A Germantown man has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for sexually abusing young girls at a Derwood church where he was a teacher. Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MCPS Gets Donation to Counter Student Meal Debt: DARCARS donated… Read More
MCPS Gets $230K Donation to Counter Student Meal Debt
DARCARS donated $230,000 to cover more than 80,000 meals for Montgomery County Public Schools students. The donation will cancel two years of meal debt for families who get free and… Read More
Fire Victim’s Family Donates Lifesaving Gear to Firefighters
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service claims to be the first large fire department in the nation to deploy smoke escape hoods systemwide. The safety tool was adopted due to… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Dec. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Toys for Tots: It is the height of the holiday… Read More
Toys for Tots Short on Donations in Montgomery County
It is the height of the holiday season, but Toys for Tots in Montgomery County faces a donation shortage. Specifically, they are in need of toys for teens and adults with… Read More
Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1 in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County ban on plastic bags will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, with the option for shoppers to either purchase a paper bag for 10 cents or bring… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Dec. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MCPS Budget: Amid declining student enrollment, Superintendent Thomas Taylor, Ed.D.,… Read More