Sprouts Farmers Market Opens in Burtonsville
Montgomery County now has a Sprouts Farmers Market. The store is open in Burtonsville. “I want this store to be the neighborhood store for everyone,” Manager Victor Vasquez said during… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with myMCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.
Pharmacy Delivery Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman in Bethesda
Police said a pharmacy delivery man from Bethesda was arrested and charged for the alleged sexual assault of an elderly woman. Yuriy Ravdugin, 65, faces charges of second-degree assault and… Read More
1 Adult Injured in Collision Involving Snow Plow, SUV
One person was reportedly injured in a collision involving a snow plow and an SUV in the Redland area. Fire and rescue personnel were on the scene at Snouffer School… Read More
Glass Appointed to Environmental Protection Agency Committee
County Councilmember Evan Glass has been appointed to a committee of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Glass is one of 16 new members of the Local Government Advisory Committee, according… Read More
Rape Suspect From Silver Spring Arrested at BWI Airport
A Silver Spring man was arrested on rape and assault charges during a traffic stop at BWI Airport. Wilfredo Pineda, 27, was wanted on an open warrant through Baltimore County… Read More
Trone, Mink Urge Protection of Recent Haitian Migrants from Deportation
Elected officials including U.S. Rep David Trone and County Councilmember Kristin Mink are calling on the federal government to protect recent Haitian migrants at risk of deportation. Mink estimated Wednesday… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 17, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Cold Emergency Alert: The county is under a Cold Emergency Alert until 9 a.m. Thursday.… Read More
Planning Board Supports Overnight Stays on Farms
The county’s planning board supports a zoning change that would allow overnight stays on farms. During a council public hearing Tuesday, Planning Board Chair Artie Harris said the opportunity to… Read More
Surveillance Video Released of Suspects in Silver Spring Restaurant Armed Robbery
Police released surveillance video of suspects in a Silver Spring restaurant armed robbery. According to police, men armed with guns demanded property from victims inside the Shalla restaurant in downtown… Read More
Dave’s Hot Chicken Reportedly Coming to White Oak
Dave’s Hot Chicken is reportedly coming to White Oak. A franchisee has signed a lease for space at the White Oak Town Center, the Washington Business Journal reported Tuesday, and… Read More
Sgt. Kepp Receives 2 Awards For Achievements Combatting Impaired Driving
Police Sgt. Patrick Kepp received awards this week for his work combatting drunk and drugged driving. He accepted two awards Wednesday from the Maryland Highway Safety Office for his achievements… Read More
Collision, Overturned Dump Truck on Darnestown Road Friday Morning
Fire and rescue personnel responded to a collision and overturned dump truck Friday morning near Darnestown and Poolesville. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) was at the scene on… Read More