5 Things to Know Today, May 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Flood Watch: The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood… 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, May 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Summer Rec Programs: Registration for county summer recreation programs opens today.… Read More
Raskin Introduces ‘Truth in Tariffs Act’
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) wants Americans to know exactly how much President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact prices. He introduced legislation last week to require price labeling at… Read More
MCPS Updates Cell Phone Policy for 2025-2026
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has updated its cell phone policy for the next school year. Elementary and middle school students must keep their phones off and away during the… Read More
Richard Montgomery Junior Wins Raskin’s Congressional Art Contest
Katherine Xue, a junior at Richard Montgomery High School, won first place in U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin’s (D-District 8) 2025 Congressional Art Competition. About 60 pieces out of more than… Read More
Task Force Explores Legal Use of Natural Psychedelics in Maryland
Nearly two years after cannabis was legalized in the state, Maryland rolled out a task force to examine how the state could potentially also legally sanction natural psychedelics. The substances… Read More
‘Always Remember’: Police Department Honors Officers Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice
On Wednesday, police officers who died from the line of duty were honored during the County Police Department’s annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service. Fallen law enforcement officers with Montgomery County… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 7, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Fallen Heroes Memorial Service: At 10:30 a.m. today, law enforcement will… Read More
Sports Legends Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Six sports legends were inducted into the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday. “It feels kind of surreal,” Olympic gold medalist Thea LaFond told MCM at the ceremony… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Free Deck Inspections: Montgomery County will offer free residential deck… Read More
Democrats Hold Rockville Rally to Mark 100 Days of Trump Administration
County Democrats held a rally in Rockville on Wednesday to speak out against actions from the Trump administration in just its first 100 days. The Montgomery County Democratic Party hosted… Read More
Connie Morella Talks Life, Career, and Success as a Republican in Montgomery County
In an area of mostly Democrats, one popular local politician who served 16 years in Congress is a Republican. Connie Morella represented Maryland’s 8th congressional district starting in the 1980’s… Read More