5 things to know today, Feb. 11, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 11, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Wootton shooting: Rockville City Police found a handgun late… 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.
Community reacts to Wootton shooting
Wootton High School students and staff returned to class Tuesday — the day after a shooting inside the building injured a 16-year-old student. Lynda Keita, whose daughter is an 11th grader… Read More
Advocates hope speed-limiting device pilot program passes this year
A device that goes into cars can help limit speeds for reckless drivers. It is an issue relevant to Montgomery County in recent years — to Dan Langenkamp, whose wife… Read More
Motive for Wootton shooting still under investigation
Update: Rockville City Police found a handgun late Monday night, police said in an update Tuesday morning. The 16-year-old suspect has been charged as an adult with attempted second-degree murder,… Read More
5 things to know today, Feb. 10, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Feb. 10, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. One person shot inside Wootton High School, police say: See… Read More
One person shot inside Wootton High School, police say
UPDATED Feb. 9 at 4:45 p.m. A student is in custody and under arrest following a shooting at 2:15 p.m. at Thomas Wootton High School. The victim, who also is… Read More
Rockville leadership responds to Wootton announcement: ‘reject this recommendation’
After weeks of backlash from the Wootton cluster over a proposal to move the school body to the new Crown High School, Superintendent Thomas Taylor, Ed.D, has made a recommendation:… Read More
5 things to know today, Feb. 9, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Feb. 9, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MCPS speaks out about snow removal process: Council President Natali… Read More
5 things to know today, Feb. 6, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Feb. 6, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MCPS to end gymnastics as varsity sport: Gymnastics will… Read More
Proposed data centers spark mixed reactions at public forum
Montgomery County leaders are weighing the potential development of data centers launching a public conversation Tuesday night at a community forum hosted by County Executive Marc Elrich in Rockville. Large… Read More
5 things to know today, Feb. 5, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Feb. 5, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Schools: Check the Montgomery County Public Schools website for… Read More
Montgomery County residents among those targeted in $50M Indian call center scheme, authorities say
The Montgomery County Police Department and FBI uncovered a criminal enterprise of money laundering call center scams in India targeting Maryland residents for millions of dollars, including elderly residents in… Read More