Fireworks Cause July 4 House Fire in Aspen Hill
Fireworks caused a fire at an Aspen Hill home Thursday night on the Fourth of July, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with myMCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Friday
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Friday from noon to 8 p.m. The county’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect the heat index… Read More
Elrich Optimistic About New Leadership for School System, Police Department
County Executive Marc Elrich said he is optimistic as the county sees new leadership for the school system and police department. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Fireworks Tomorrow: Tomorrow is July 4. There are plenty of… Read More
Police Investigating Death of Boyds Man Following Reported Assault
Police said detectives are investigating the death of a Boyds man after a woman hit him in the head. 40-year-old Marvin Rolando Guevara Guevara died at a hospital Sunday, according… Read More
New SMOB Looks Forward to Making a Difference
Praneel Suvarna, the new Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB), was sworn in Monday. MCM talked to the incoming and outgoing SMOBs. Suvarna, a rising senior at Clarksburg… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 2, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Metro Shuttle Service: Metro is changing Red Line shuttle bus… Read More
New Student Member of the School Board Suvarna Sworn In
The school board formally installed its 47th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) on Monday. Praneel Suvarna, an incoming senior at Clarksburg High School, now begins his one-year… Read More
Metro Changes Red Line Shuttle Bus Service to Help With Travel Times
Metro is changing its Red Line shuttle bus service starting Monday to help with travel times and bus congestion at the Silver Spring Transit Center as Red Line closures continue.… Read More
National Philharmonic Announces 40th Anniversary Season Schedule at Strathmore
The National Philharmonic announced the lineup for its 40th Anniversary season starting September at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. The season includes two orchestral concerts, two choral… Read More
Local Politicians Weigh In on Presidential Debate
Local political leaders weighed in on the first presidential debate for this year’s election between current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. “Yes, President Biden stumbled last night.… Read More
In New Position, Jones Aims to Clarify Role of Officers in Schools
In his new position with the school system, Police Chief Marcus Jones aims to clarify the role of police in schools. Jones will retire from the county police department next… Read More