17-Year-Old Charged in Silver Spring Shooting
Police said a 17-year-old male is charged with a shooting in the downtown Silver Spring area that occurred in February. On Feb. 2 a man and his son were moving… 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.
Silver Spring’s Thea LaFond Returns Home After Winning Olympic Gold
Thea LaFond is back home after winning gold — the first-ever Olympic medal for Dominica, a Caribbean island nation. MCM talked with LaFond at her parents’ house in Silver Spring,… Read More
75th County Fair Underway in Gaithersburg
The 75th county fair is underway in Gaithersburg. MCM stopped by Monday to talk to fairgoers and others participating in the week-long event. The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair runs through… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. County Fair: The fair continues through Saturday in Gaithersburg at… Read More
Police Identify Motorcyclist in Fatal White Oak Collision
Police identified the motorcyclist who died in a White Oak area collision Saturday as 30-year-old Christian Ronaldo Guillen of Silver Spring. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the Montgomery… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Tax-Free Week: Maryland Tax-Free Week continues through Saturday. The state will… Read More
Motorcyclist Dead in White Oak Collision
Police said a motorcyclist died in a collision in the White Oak area Saturday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).… Read More
19-Year-Old Charged With Stealing Vehicles Valued More Than $185K Total
Police said a 19-year-old has been charged with thefts of five vehicles across the county valued at a total of $185,064. Jefferson Ventura, of College Park in Prince George’s County,… Read More
County Fair Postpones Opening to Saturday Due to Weather
The annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg is scheduled to open Saturday instead of Friday due to weather. The plan is to open at 10 a.m. Saturday, according to… Read More
Elrich Signs Renter Fire Safety Bill Inspired After Woman’s Death
County Executive Marc Elrich signed a council bill into law Thursday that was inspired after a woman died last year in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire. “When I lost my… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 7, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Fast Charging EV Stations: Silver Spring will have two new electric… Read More
Police, Residents Come Together in Downtown Silver Spring at National Night Out
Police and residents participated in National Night Out at numerous locations across the county Tuesday evening. In downtown Silver Spring, police and local leaders joined residents for an event on… Read More