5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 11, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Sept. 11: Today marks 23 years since the Sept. 11,… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience and is a University of Maryland graduate with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
Council Affirms Support for Reproductive Rights, Maryland Ballot Question
The county council voted unanimously Tuesday to affirm the county’s commitment to reproductive rights and to also support a November ballot question that would protect reproductive freedom in the state… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Sept. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Pink and Lime Bus Routes: New bus routes are in… Read More
County Launches Pink and Lime Bus Routes
New bus routes are in service as part of the county’s Great Seneca Transit Network. On Monday in Rockville, leaders launched the Pink and Lime bus routes, which started operating… Read More
Students Honor James Baldwin With Poetry, Drama Performances at Strathmore
Students paid tribute to James Baldwin’s legacy with poetry and dramatic performances Saturday at the Mansion at Strathmore in North Bethesda. Last month, the writer and civil rights activist would… Read More
13-Time Grammy Winner Chucho Valdés Headlines Silver Spring Jazz Festival Sept. 7
13-time Grammy winning Afro-Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdés will headline this year’s Silver Spring Jazz Festival. The Chucho Valdés Quartet will go on at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, the… Read More
MCPS Considering Weapon Detectors
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering weapon detectors for schools. MCPS Chief of Security and Compliance Marcus Jones — formerly the county’s police chief — said the school system… Read More
‘They’re Trailblazers’: MCPS First Ever Girls’ Flag Football Season Kicks Off
Wednesday was opening day for Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) first-ever girls’ flag football season. MCPS introduced girls’ flag football as a varsity sport at all county high schools this… Read More
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Wife’s Murder
A Silver Spring man was sentenced to prison Tuesday for his wife’s murder. Dennis Hinnant Jr., 30, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing his wife, 28-year-old Taresha… Read More
Man Dead in Downtown Silver Spring Shooting
Police said a man died in a downtown Silver Spring shooting on Labor Day. Jamar Emmanuel Jenifer, 34, of Washington, D.C., was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Instacart Joins County: In less than one month, participants in MC… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Sept. 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Red Line Stations Reopened: Four Metro Red Line stations that… Read More