5 Things to Know Today, July 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 16 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat Emergency Alert: The county is under a Heat Emergency… 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.
Motorcylist Dies in Old Georgetown Road Crash
Update: Police identified the decedent as 19-year-old Ezekial Solomon of Silver Spring. According to police, Solomon was driving a 2013 BMW S 1000 RR motorcycle going northbound on Old Georgetown… Read More
New MCPS Superintendent’s ‘Top Priority Right Now is to Listen’
Dr. Thomas Taylor recently started his new position as the superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). MCM talked with Taylor in his office on Thursday to hear his plans… Read More
Illegal Large House Parties Thwarted Over Last Week, Elrich Says
County Executive Marc Elrich said some law-violating large house parties in the county have been thwarted recently. Last week, county Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said county agencies… Read More
Westfield Montgomery Mall Transformed Into Dino Safari Festival
A parking lot at Westfield Montgomery mall in Bethesda is currently transformed into the prehistoric era with life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs and light art. Local leaders joined an opening ceremony Monday… Read More
Former MCPS Superintendent McKnight Joins UMD College of Education
Former Superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Dr. Monifa McKnight has been named to a position with the University of Maryland College of Education. She will be the inaugural… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat Emergency Alert: The county is under a Heat Emergency… Read More
New Fire Chief Confirmed
Corey Smedley has been approved as the new fire chief for Montgomery County. He is the county’s first Black fire chief. The County Council confirmed him to the position during a… Read More
Heat Advisory Tuesday and Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for the county along with other parts of the region for Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. There was… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat: The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme… Read More
2 Arrested in Taco Bell Cantina Shooting in Downtown Silver Spring
Police said two teens were arrested and charged in a shooting at Taco Bell Cantina in downtown Silver Spring that occurred last month. Souleymane Traore, 18, of Silver Spring is… Read More
County Working to Assist Residents Displaced by Women’s Shelter Fire
The county is working to help the more than 30 residents displaced by a fire at Interfaith Works women’s shelter at Crabbs Branch in Derwood. On the Fourth of July… Read More