5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 26, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. First Day of School: Today is the official first day… 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.
Students Attend First-Ever Transition Day
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) had its first-ever Transition Day to start off the school year. Kindergarteners, third graders, sixth graders, high school freshmen, and students going to a new… Read More
School Year Starts in New Federal Landscape
Class is coming back in session for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Families and staff were at the back-to-school fair Saturday at Westfield Wheaton mall ahead of the academic year,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 25, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Aug. 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Transition Day: While Tuesday is the first day of school… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Aug. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Kensington’s Dish & Dram Joins Restaurant Week: Tucked away in… Read More
MCPS Will Monitor Attendance as Fear of ICE Raids Continues
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will pay close attention to attendance this school year — just like last year — as fears of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids continue… Read More
Pedestrian Struck, Killed in Germantown Crash
Aug. 21 Update: 34-year-old Branden Corey Williams was identified as the pedestrian who died, according to police. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Collision Reconstruction… Read More
Boy, 17, Dies in Long Branch Area Shooting
Aug. 21 Update: The victim was identified as 17-year-old Jaril Verde Murillo, according to police. He and two other teens were walking toward the Foxhall Apartments located on Piney Branch… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Girls’ Flag Football Teams Scrimmage at Commanders Game: Four Montgomery… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Painting the Fair: A mural at the fairgrounds in Gaithersburg… Read More
Derwood Man Charged For Mother’s Murder
Police said a Derwood man was charged for killing his mother. His roommate was also charged, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. Daniel Paul Shay, 60, is charged with… Read More
Suburban Hospital Back to Normal After Power Surge
Suburban Hospital in Bethesda is functioning normally as of Monday afternoon after nearby lightning Sunday caused a power surge. It disrupted equipment at the hospital, according to fire and rescue… Read More