AAPI Heritage Month Event Happening Sunday in Germantown
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and on Sunday residents can join a celebration in Germantown. The third annual event is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Seneca… 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.
Court Affirms Order Denying Opt-Outs for LGBTQ Storybooks in Schools
The Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday to uphold another court’s order denying families an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum. In… Read More
Process to Count Mail-In Ballots Will Continue at Least Through May 24
The process to count mail-in ballots from the Primary Election will continue at least through May 24 but it may take longer. If a mail-in ballot was postmarked on Primary… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Election Day Yesterday: Tuesday was Primary Election Day in Maryland.… Read More
Candidates Make Their Case in Silver Spring
MCM talked with candidates outside the Silver Spring Civic Building on Primary Election Day. Polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, and residents have until then to get in line to… Read More
Residents Cast Primary Election Votes in Downtown Silver Spring
Maryland Primary Election Day ends at 8 p.m. Tuesday — and residents have until then to get in line to vote. Voters at the Silver Spring Civic Building slowly trickled… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Election Day: Today is Primary Election Day in Maryland. Visit… Read More
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Loses More Than $200,000 in Scam
The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) revealed a scam cost the department more than $200,000 that was meant to be a down payment for new ambulances. About half of what… Read More
House Struck by Lightning in Poolesville
Lightning struck a house Saturday night in Poolesville, according to fire and rescue service officials. Three adults were displaced and there were no injuries, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Teen Allegedly Groped, Touched Multiple Women in Clarksburg This Week
Police said an 18-year-old allegedly assaulted multiple women who were walking or jogging in Clarksburg this week. Ibn Muhammad Rosario, of Clarksburg, was arrested and charged with four counts of… Read More
‘Make a Vote Plan’ Ahead of Election Day on Tuesday
Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Public Information Officer with the county Board of Elections, reminds residents to check their voting location for Primary Election Day on Tuesday. To identify their voting location,… Read More
Hyundai Owners Can Get Free Anti-Theft Software Upgrades in Gaithersburg
On Thursday, Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said 41% of vehicles stolen so far this year in Montgomery County have been Hyundais. Through Saturday, Hyundai owners and lessees are… Read More