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
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.
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
Report Finds MCPS Improperly Acquired Services to Handle Beidleman Media Attention
An investigation found Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) used improper methods to obtain more than $200,000 in services primarily used to manage publicity surrounding allegations against a former principal. According… Read More
At Retirement Celebration, Jones Looks Back at Police Career, Looks Ahead to New Role with MCPS
Local leaders gathered Wednesday to celebrate County Police Chief Marcus Jones as he retires from the police department after nearly four decades. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered a video message… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Wednesday; Thunderstorms Possible
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Wednesday. And according to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are possible in the area with some forecast to be severe… Read More