Person Injured in Layhill-Area Shooting
Police said someone was injured in a shooting Sunday night in the Layhill area. A male was shot in the leg in the 14000 block of Taos Court, according to… 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.
New Officers Sworn-In During Public Safety Academy Graduation
On Thursday, 32 new law enforcement officers were sworn in during a graduation ceremony at Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg. 20 graduates will go to the Montgomery County Police Department… Read More
Jeremiah Pope Launches Campaign for County Council
Jeremiah Pope (D), a community advocate and chief of staff for a state delegate, will run for county council at-large in 2026. “Montgomery County is at a crossroads,” Pope, a… Read More
From Pasta to Painting: Retired Restaurateur Fulfills Lifelong Dream To Be an Artist
Renata Vaccari is doing what she always wanted — making art. The local artist and former restaurateur based in the Aspen Hill/Rockville area has been drawing since childhood, but it… Read More
Maryland Attorney General Gives Legal Updates Related to Mass Layoffs
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and County Council Vice President Will Jawando gave federal employees the latest legal updates related to the Presidential Administration’s actions as well as more job… Read More
Elrich Travels to Taiwan for Third Year in a Row
For the third year in a row, County Executive Marc Elrich is in Taiwan for an international conference and to recruit businesses to expand in the county. The 2025 Smart… Read More
2 Parks Will Have Planned Fires to Help Restore Habitats
Prescribed fires will take place between this month and mid-April at two conservation parks to help restore natural habitats. Montgomery Parks will conduct fires at River Road Shale Barrens Conservation… Read More
McNulty Announces Campaign for Re-Election to Gaithersburg Council
Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jim McNulty announced he is running for re-election this year. He kicked off his campaign Saturday at Gaithersburg’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. “Four years ago, you helped… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Community Meeting: At 7 p.m., County Council Vice President Will… Read More
Sayles Launches Re-Election Campaign
County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles launched her 2026 re-election campaign on Monday. “As we face unprecedented challenges, our diversity, equity, and inclusion values remain threatened,” Sayles stated in a release. “Families… Read More
Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Sandy Spring
March 19 Update: In an update Wednesday, police identified the decedent as 51-year-old Melissa Thomas of Owings Mills in Baltimore County. After the crash, first responders found her in cardiac… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 18, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, March 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Weather: The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until… Read More