Interfaith Team Gears Up For Juneteenth Celebration
A local team of eight churches and synagogues is ready to put on its third Juneteenth celebration on Thursday. On Tuesday, MCM attended the final rehearsal before the Route 28/Quince… 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, June 18, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. No Kings Protests: MCM was at multiple “No Kings” protest… Read More
Residents Show Up Countywide for ‘No Kings’ Protests
While a large-scale parade was gearing up in Washington, D.C. on Saturday to celebrate the Army’s anniversary — coinciding with President Donald Trump’s birthday — protesters across the nation, including… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 17, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, June 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Last Day of School: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students… Read More
New Trader Joe’s Opens in Rockville
Trader Joe’s grocery store is now open at the Square (formerly known as Rockville Town Square) in Rockville. Their newest store is on North Washington Street, where Dawson’s Market was… Read More
Local Black-Owned Businesses Showcased in Rockville
Local Black-owned businesses gathered for an expo in Rockville to showcase their offerings on Tuesday. This is the second year for the expo. Tables of exhibitors — including Black-owned businesses… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 11, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Butler’s Orchard: It started as a small peach stand in… Read More
Butler’s Orchard Celebrates 75 Years
It started as a small peach stand in 1950 and is now a destination pick-your-own farm — Butler’s Orchard in Germantown celebrates 75 years in business this year. There was… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, June 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Adventure Park: The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring was voted… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, June 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. State Reactivates Conservation Corps: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources… Read More
Richard Montgomery Student Studies in South Korea This Summer
A Richard Montgomery High School junior will travel to South Korea this summer to study language on a scholarship through the U.S. Department of State. For six weeks, Katherine Xue… Read More
Sandy Spring Adventure Park Voted a Top Park in the Nation
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring was voted a top aerial adventure park in the U.S. for 2025. On Thursday, MCM stopped by the park — known for its aerial… Read More