Residents Join Community Town Hall on Opioid Crisis
Parents and community members joined a town hall to voice their concerns about the opioid crisis and share their ideas to combat the issue. Roxanne Wood attended as a member… 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.
Police Seek to Identify Suspects in Robbery at Dave & Buster’s
Detectives seek to identify suspects who police said assaulted and robbed victims in the bathroom at Dave & Buster’s in downtown Silver Spring. Police have released surveillance video. According to… Read More
Dan Cox Announces Congressional Run
Dan Cox (R), former delegate and previous Republican nominee for Governor, announced this week he is running for Congress. He has entered the race for the sixth congressional district of… Read More
‘Phenomenal Spirit’: Officer Recovering After Being Struck on Highway
Sgt. Patrick Kepp is recovering in “phenomenal spirit” after, according to police, he was intentionally struck by a driver on the highway in October and lost use of both legs.… Read More
Detectives Seek Help Finding Family of Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Collision
Police are asking the public for help finding possible family members of a 73-year-old who died Saturday in a collision at Old Columbia Pike and Dustin Road. Robert Hugh Haas,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 1, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. No School: There is no school today for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students —… Read More
Protestors Outside Cardin’s Office Demand Gaza Ceasefire
Protestors gathered in Rockville to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. They joined Monday outside U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin’s office on Hungerford Drive. Cardin, who is Chair of the Senate Foreign… Read More
Elrich Endorses Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate
County Executive Marc Elrich has endorsed Prince George’s (PG) County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) for U.S. Senate. “She has a passion for our residents and she brings strength and skill… Read More
Gene’s Costumes Welcomes Shoppers on Eve of Halloween
The day before Halloween can mean last-minute costume shopping for some. Family-owned and operated Gene’s Costumes in Kensington welcomed shoppers Monday morning. Located on Connecticut Avenue, the store is open… Read More
Cardin Meets With Jewish Leaders Amid Israel-Hamas War
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, who recently returned from visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia, met in Rockville with leaders from the Jewish community to discuss the war between Israel and… Read More
Local Units Cover Baltimore During Funeral for Baltimore City Firefighter
Local fire and rescue units from Montgomery County, as well as from other jurisdictions, are helping out in Baltimore City on Friday as a funeral is planned for a Baltimore… Read More
Volunteers Sought for Upcoming Tax Season
Volunteers are sought for the upcoming tax season. The county Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is recruiting volunteers to become certified “tax preparers, schedulers, greeters, quality… Read More