5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Aug. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. ‘Something I Will Never Forget’ – Billy Goat Hiker Tells… 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, Aug. 1, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Aug. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Van Hollen Apologizes to Fired Federal Workers: This week, the… Read More
Chinese Embassy Hosts Student Pickleball Delegation
Local students who went to China this spring for a “pickleball diplomacy” trip will be guests at the Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. Xie Feng, Ambassador of China… Read More
Council Dubious about Security Robot ‘Parker’
A five-foot tall robot will start roaming a downtown Silver Spring parking garage in coming months as part of a pilot program aiming to deter crime. The robot, dubbed “Parker”,… Read More
Council Strikes Midcounty Highway Extension from Master Plan
The County Council voted 10-1 Tuesday to eliminate a planned extension of Midcounty Highway (M-83). The County Planning Board recommended a planned northern section of the highway be removed from… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 30, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. County Investigates 4 Incidents Involving Fire Personnel: A series of… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 29, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. New Bill Bans Blocking of Bike Lanes: As of June,… Read More
New Bill Bans Blocking of Bike Lanes
As of June, nearly 60 crashes involving cyclists have happened this year in Montgomery County. County Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce a bill with the goal of making bike lanes… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 28, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Purple Line: The Purple Line project is 80% complete, and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 25, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Bill Signed to Give Hiring Preference to Fired Federal Workers:… Read More
Bill Signed to Give Hiring Preference to Fired Federal Workers
A bill was signed into law Thursday to give fired federal workers preference when applying for county jobs. Last week, the county council unanimously approved the hiring preference for federal… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. ‘Abnormal’ Storm Results in Stranded Motorists, Creeks Overflowing Banks: A flood… Read More