ICC Closures Raise Questions
Ongoing road closures on the Intercounty Connector (ICC) for tolling upgrades have raised questions about what’s changing and why there is no long-term schedule for the project. Closure updates are… 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.
Nigerian-American Author to be Featured at County Libraries Event
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will feature Nigerian-American author Tope Folarin as part of their “Contemporary Conversations” series. The series serves as a community forum for discussions about current and… Read More
Serious Storms Damage, Close Warrior Canine Connection in Boyds
Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) in Boyds endured serious storm damage Friday, and employees believe it was caused by a tornado. The non-profit is currently closed due to the damage caused. … Read More
Two Minors Among Suspects Charged in Silver Spring Shooting
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives charged three people with the Jan. 5 shooting on Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring. Elias Salmeron, 16, Bryan Santos, 20, and Brayan Josue Villatoro,… Read More
Four Arrested for Meth Possession in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers arrested four people on drug offenses, including possession of crystal meth. Anastasia M. Colucci, 28, of Gaithersburg, Kelyne Patrica Moore, 29, of North Bethesda,… Read More
Black History Month: MCM Spotlights Charles McGee on Receiving Honors at Super Bowl, State of the Union
Former Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee was honored Feb. 5 at NASA Headquarters during a Black History Month program about the general. McGee was recently appointed to Brigadier General by President… Read More
Massage Workers Testify Against Proposed Bodyworks Bill
The Montgomery County Council held a public hearing Feb. 4 for the Bodyworks Establishments bill. First introduced on Jan. 14, Bill 1-20 would require all bodyworks practitioners, like massage therapists… Read More
Rockville Man Convicted in Fatal Drunk-Driving Crash Sentenced to Seven More Years
A Rockville man who killed three people in a 2011 drunk-driving crash was sentenced to an additional seven years in prison on Feb. 3 for violating probation. Kevin Coffay, 28,… Read More
Olney Mother Reunited with Two Rescue Officials Who Saved Her Life
Olney mother Mannie Wong was reunited with two retired fire and rescue officials who saved her life Feb. 1 at an automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR training session hosted… Read More
Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda Honored with Super Bowl Coin Toss
Col. Charles McGee, 100-year-old former Tuskegee Airman and Bethesda resident, participated in the 54th Super Bowl coin toss on Feb. 2. The @49ers win the toss and elect to defer.… Read More
Volunteer Awards Honor Local Businesses for Helping Community
Leadership Montgomery honored several local businesses for their volunteerism in the county at the annual Corporate Volunteer Awards Luncheon in Potomac. Rob Scheer, the master of ceremonies for the event,… Read More
Artist Jean Kim Was Inspired by Car Parts after a Serious Accident
Jean Jinho Kim is a Korean-American artist, whose exhibition “The Big Leap” is on display until April 19 at the 355 Pod Space in Rockville Town Square. Kim said she… Read More