5 Things to Know Today, March 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, March 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. What Immigration Changes Mean for County: MCM sat down with… 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.
Council President Stresses Urgent Need for Mental Health Services
Ahead of a community meeting Thursday, County Council President Kate Stewart said mental health is an urgent need for federal employees and residents facing uncertainty. “One of the other urgent… Read More
Fani-González Addresses What Immigration Changes Mean for County
The new presidential administration has been in power for under two months, but in this brief time federal policies have been upended — including immigration-related policies — causing concern in… Read More
Incarcerated Men Use Theater to Tell Their Stories
“When I am released, I plan to make my dreams come true, because there is still hope.” Ten young men incarcerated at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds took… Read More
MCPS Unions Call for Full Funding of School Budget
School unions held a press conference Thursday to call on the county to fully fund the school board’s proposed operating budget. “What we are asking the county executive and the… Read More
Man Pleads Guilty in Gold Bar Scam
A Baltimore County man pleaded guilty Wednesday for targeting local elderly victims in a gold bar scam last year. Vipul Thakkar, 53, pleaded guilty to charges including theft over $25,000… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 26, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Leggett Honored with Building Renaming: Leaders and community members joined… Read More
Council Celebrates ‘Divine Nine’ African American Fraternities and Sororities
County Councilmembers celebrated the county’s “Divine Nine” African American fraternities and sororities Tuesday. The National Pan-Hellenic Council, known as the Divine Nine, has chapters in Montgomery County. The nine sororities… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 25, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Feb. 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Scotland Church Reopening: For the past five years, members of… Read More
‘A Great Citizen’: Leggett Honored with Building Renaming Ceremony
Leaders and community members joined a ceremony Monday as signage was unveiled to name the Executive Office Building in Rockville after former Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett. Hundreds joined… Read More
MS-13 Member Gets Life Sentence Plus 40 Years for Silver Spring Shooting
An MS-13 gang member was sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years for a 2022 fatal shooting in Silver Spring. Elvin Guzman-Machado, 20, of Boyds, was sentenced Friday, according… Read More
Leaders, Residents Address Trump Policies During Silver Spring Town Hall
Democratic leaders have held multiple telephone town halls to address recent federal actions, and on Wednesday, residents joined a session at the Silver Spring Civic Building to speak to their… Read More