High levels of potentially cancerous chemicals found in local waterways
High levels of “forever chemicals” — which can increase risk of cancer — were found in a stream and pond along Great Seneca Highway. It may be tied to firefighting… 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.
5 things to know today, June 16, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, June 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in pond, stream: High levels of… Read More
Search ongoing for missing swimmer in Potomac River
Rescuers continue their search Monday for a missing swimmer who is presumed drowned in the Potomac River. On Sunday after 6 p.m., a man who was swimming was separated from… Read More
5 things to know today, June 15, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, June 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Voted #1: After getting… Read More
Elrich signs executive order for 6-month pause on data center permits
County Executive Marc Elrich signed an executive order Friday to put a six-month pause on data center permits. Elrich said data centers are increasingly becoming an important part of the… Read More
5 things to know today, June 12, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, June 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Early Voting Day 2: Early voting for the Primary Election… Read More
Early voting begins; Mail-in voters urged to use replacement or be counted as provisional
Maryland early voting began Thursday morning for the primary election and runs through Thursday, June 18. There are 14 early voting centers in Montgomery County, including inside the Silver Spring… Read More
Fireworks planned for 250th anniversary in July
As the first Montgomery County in the nation, established in 1776, there will be local celebrations this summer to mark its 250th anniversary that coincides with the founding of the… Read More
5 things to know today, June 11, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, June 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Early Voting Starts: Early voting for the Primary Election starts… Read More
5 things to know today, June 10, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Primary Election Show Highlights the Candidates and the Issues: 2026… Read More
‘A really, really sad day’ after school board cuts 415 positions
Montgomery County Public Schools will cut 415 positions to make up for a budget that falls short of what leaders requested. Board of Education members voted 7-1 Thursday to approve… Read More
5 things to know today, June 9, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, June 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. The Pulse: The newest episode of our weekly news magazine show travels… Read More