Maternal Health Resource Fair Set for Aug. 10 in Silver Spring
The county’s annual free maternal health resource fair will be Saturday, Aug. 10 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. The “Right from the Start” fair is 11 a.m.-2 p.m.… 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.
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. National Night Out: Tonight is National Night Out — it… Read More
Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Deadly Wrong-Way Beltway Crash
A man was sentenced to prison Friday for a deadly wrong-way collision last year on the beltway. Jayleen Hannor, 24, of Montezuma, Georgia, was sentenced in Circuit Court to serve… Read More
Firefighters Respond to Fire Sunday at Shady Grove Transfer Station
A large pile of scrap metal went up in flames Sunday evening outside at the Shady Grove Transfer Station on Frederick Road in Derwood, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Serve 23 Years in 2017 Killing
A Silver Spring man was sentenced to prison for the killing of a 17-year-old several years ago inside the victim’s home, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO).… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert For Third Consecutive Day Saturday
The county will be under a Hyperthermia Alert for the third day in a row Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. as extreme heat continues. A Hyperthermia Alert was also activated… Read More
Maryland Tax-Free Week Starts Aug. 11
Maryland Tax-Free Week starts Sunday, Aug. 11 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 17, State Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced Thursday. During the tax-free week, the state will suspend the 6% sales… Read More
Hyperthermia Alert, Heat Advisory Friday
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert as well as a Heat Advisory on Friday. The county activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.… Read More
‘Official Lax Girl’ Visits White Oak as MOCO Lacrosse Marks 25 Years
MOCO Lacrosse is in its 25th year as Founder Jeff Wagner continues his mission to level the playing field in Montgomery County. “Official Lax Girl” Tari Kandemiri — @officiallaxgirl on… Read More
Raskin Describes ‘Very Frustrating’ Secret Service Hearing
Following last week’s House Oversight hearing on the Secret Service and the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin said issues with both the Secret Service… Read More
Agritourism Measure to Allow Overnight Stays at Farms Approved by Council
County councilmembers approved an agritourism zoning measure Tuesday to allow overnight stays at farms in the county’s Agricultural Reserve and rural areas. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 24-02 allows campground use… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 31, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 31, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Drought Watch: The Metropolitan Washington area including Montgomery County is… Read More