Flood Watch Begins Friday Evening
Montgomery County is under a flood watch starting 6 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect heavy rainfall… 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.
3 Taken to Hospital After 5-Car Crash in Silver Spring
Three people were taken to a hospital following a five-car crash Thursday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). MCFRS responded to the collision along the Intercounty Connector… Read More
Transportation, Climate Change, Education Among County Agenda During Legislative Session
Transportation funding, climate change and education are part of the county’s agenda for the General Assembly session, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. The General Assembly convened Wednesday. He noted… Read More
Police Department Down 175 Officers; County Hiring Firm to Help Recruitment
The county is in the process of hiring a firm to help with police recruitment, officials said during a media briefing Wednesday. Police Chief Marcus Jones said he thinks it… Read More
Family Displaced After Tree Branches Pierce Roof
A family of two was displaced after tree branches went into their roof. Fire and rescue was dispatched to the 1200 block of Woodside Parkway in Silver Spring at about… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Flood Watch: A flood watch is in effect until 7 a.m., according to the National Weather… Read More
Bethesda Apartments Condemned, Evacuated Due to Electrical Issue
All units within an apartment building in Bethesda have been condemned due to an electrical issue Saturday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The 15-story Westwood Tower… Read More
New High-Rise Apartment Building Coming to North Bethesda
A new high-rise apartment building is expected to open in the Pike District in the coming years. Developers broke ground on Monday. The building in North Bethesda is part of… Read More
Maryland First Lady Sponsors New Navy Medical Ship Named USNS Bethesda
A new Navy medical ship will be named the USNS Bethesda EMS 1. Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore is the ship’s sponsor. She and Gov. Wes Moore were guests of… Read More
Bailey on Verge of Becoming County’s First Black Fire Chief: ‘The Significance Of It Isn’t Lost On Me’
Division Chief Charles Bailey is nominated to lead the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). If confirmed to the position, Bailey would become the county’s first Black fire chief.… Read More
Residents Take Advantage of Free Fitness Passes
Residents are taking advantage of free fitness passes offered at county recreation centers. MCM spoke with some at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center Friday morning. Under the program that began… Read More
County Stores Offer Discounts on Non-Alcoholic Drinks for ‘Dry January’
Residents participating in Dry January can get discounts on non-alcoholic beverages at county retail alcohol stores. Dry January is a challenge in which participants abstain from drinking alcohol during the… Read More