16-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Kensington
A 16-year-old boy was fatally struck by a driver Sunday night in Kensington, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. Around 9:15… 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, Sept. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Sept. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Festival Canceled ‘Out of Intense Fear’: Wheaton’s Hispanic Heritage Month… Read More
‘This Is the Time’ to Buy Electric Vehicle Before Tax Credit Ends
County officials are urging residents who want to buy or lease an electric vehicle to do it in September so they can take advantage of a federal tax credit before… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Sept. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Union Votes No Confidence in Sheriff; Uy Says There’s No… Read More
Wheaton Hispanic Heritage Month Festival Canceled ‘Out of Intense Fear’
Wheaton’s Hispanic Heritage Month festival has been canceled. “Out of intense fear within the community as well as targeting of the communities, the decision was made to alter what we… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 17, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Home Sale Prices Decrease in County: The median price of… Read More
Families With Immigration Concerns Advised to Have a Plan
Montgomery County families with immigration concerns are advised to have a plan in place, including a standby guardian for their children. That was the message at a County Council media… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Sept. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Albornoz Will Not Seek Re-Election: Two-term at-large Councilmember Gabe Albornoz announced… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Sept. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Honoring 9/11 Heroes: At Rio in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County firefighters… Read More
Residents Speak Out on University Boulevard Corridor Plan
A plan to rezone along University Boulevard has been met with a protest and criticism from Montgomery County residents, including County Executive Marc Elrich. Some residents spoke out during a… Read More
Firefighters Honor 9/11 Heroes in Special Climb in Gaithersburg
Twenty-four years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, local community members paid tribute Thursday to firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. At Rio in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County firefighters and other… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 12, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Sept. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Honoring 9/11 Heroes: 24 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks,… Read More