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
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.
Elrich Says Proposed Property Tax Increase Would Fund Schools
During his annual operating budget presentation on Friday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a 3.5 cent property tax rate increase that he says would fund schools. The recommendation… Read More
Police Video Drone Program Expands to Bethesda
The county police department’s video drone program is operational in Bethesda as of Tuesday. On Wednesday, leaders announced the Bethesda expansion at public safety headquarters in Gaithersburg. Bethesda is the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 12, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Today brings slightly cooler temperatures, according to the National… Read More
Residents Testify on Council’s ‘More Housing N.O.W.’ Proposal
Numerous residents testified Tuesday on a proposed zoning change that would upzone properties along certain corridors in an effort from councilmembers to increase housing and homeownership options for workers. The… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 11, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, March 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. The Butterflies Are Back at Brookside: After a five-year absence,… Read More
More Than 1,000 County Residents Have Lost Federal Jobs
As meetings and rallies continue to support federal employees who are being cut under President Donald Trump’s administration, County Council President Kate Stewart said more than 1,000 federal employees living… Read More
Hundreds Rally to Support NIH in Bethesda
Hundreds rallied to defend the work of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda and to protest job cuts made by the federal administration. “Cutting cancer research is not… Read More
Elrich Says Council’s ‘More Housing N.O.W.’ Package Should be Pulled
After councilmembers introduced a series of new housing proposals, County Executive Marc Elrich said the plan should be paused. “I think it should be pulled,” Elrich said during a media… Read More
Wind Advisory Issued for Thursday
The county is under a Wind Advisory Thursday morning until midnight along with other areas in the region. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), winds 20-30 mph with gusts… Read More
5 Years Later, Elrich Reflects Back on COVID-19 Outbreak
County Executive Marc Elrich “vividly” remembers the day officials were told Maryland’s first cases of COVID-19 were in Montgomery County residents. Five years ago to the day, officials were notified… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 5, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Free Tickets for Furloughed Federal Workers: Adventure Theatre MTC in… Read More