Driver Arrested in Crash That Killed WSSC Employee
Police said a Silver Spring woman has been arrested after she fatally struck a WSSC employee in September. Dori Campbell, 35, was taken into custody Monday on a warrant charging… 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.
Man Arrested in Gold Bar Scam Targeting Bethesda Couple
Police said a New York man was arrested in a $400,000 gold bar scam targeting a Bethesda couple. Yongxian Huang, 23, of Brooklyn, was arrested, according to the Montgomery County… Read More
Silver Spring Man Found Guilty of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend and Her Unborn Fetus
Torrey Moore, 33, of Silver Spring was found guilty Friday of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, 26-year-old Denise Middleton, and her unborn viable fetus in 2022. “To my knowledge that is… Read More
Gaithersburg Woman Found Guilty of Killing Boyfriend
On Monday, a Gaithersburg woman was found guilty of murdering her boyfriend last year. According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO), a jury found Jennifer Espinoza-Orellana guilty of… Read More
Breaking Ground on New Affordable Apartments in North Bethesda
On Thursday, county leaders and partners broke ground on a new apartment development in North Bethesda that is supposed to provide affordable housing to more than 160 families. The Chimes… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Construction: The State Highway Administration (SHA) is starting construction on… Read More
Former MCPS Teacher Sentenced for Sex Offenses Against Student
A former Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teacher was sentenced Friday to serve 12 months in prison for sex offenses against a student while she was a teacher. Melissa Curtis,… Read More
Man Charged with False Imprisonment After Standoff in Germantown
Police said a man was charged with false imprisonment after a standoff outside an apartment complex in Germantown on Sunday. Marques Buford, 49, of Germantown is being held without bond,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Nov. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Decision 2024: What will the general election results mean for… Read More
Thanksgiving Parade in Silver Spring Features Floats, Performances and Olympians
This year’s county Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Silver Spring featured floats, performances, and Olympians. Crowds lined streets as the only thanksgiving parade in the Washington, D.C. metro area kicked off… Read More
Battery Fire Hazard Demonstration Stresses Safe Recycling
Batteries should not be thrown away in regular trash or recycling bins, county leaders stressed Friday, but instead should be recycled at the Shady Grove Transfer Station or at a… Read More
Caroline Freeland Urban Park Reopens in Bethesda
Caroline Freeland Urban Park in Bethesda reopened with renovations over the weekend. According to Montgomery Parks, the $3.3 million renovation includes a new playground, seating areas and accessible paths. MCM… Read More