Man Arrested in Topgolf Shooting
Police said a man has been arrested and charged for shooting two employees at Topgolf in Germantown this week. Cyprian Nwaigwe, 28, is charged with the shooting that occurred after… 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.
Woman Convicted in Brother’s 2017 Killing
A woman was found guilty Wednesday in the killing of her 17-year-old brother years ago inside the family’s Silver Spring home. A jury found Leaundra Matthews, 25, of Accokeek in… Read More
‘One of Our Top Missions Mentally, Physically’: Rescue Teams Come Home From Maui
Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) and canine teams returned home Tuesday after aiding in wildfire rescue efforts in Maui. Capt. Jason Light, a 17-year member of MD-TF1, said it “by… Read More
School Board Asks Inspectors General to Investigate Allegations
The county’s school board has asked two Inspectors General to investigate allegations surrounding a school principal, an investigation that could potentially proceed following one currently underway. “Recently, the Board has… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 30, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Evening Track Work: This week, the Metrorail red line will be single-tracking after 10 p.m.… Read More
Rescue Teams Return From Hawaii
Teams from Montgomery County have returned home after aiding in wildfire rescue efforts in Hawaii. This month, Maryland Task Force 1 was deployed to Maui to support search and rescue… Read More
Police: 2 Employees Shot at Topgolf in Germantown
Police said two employees were shot at Topgolf in Germantown. Officers responded to Topgolf on Century Boulevard for a reported shooting at about 12:06 a.m., according to the Montgomery County… Read More
Kennedy High School Placed on Lockdown Due to Bomb Threat
Update: The bomb threat has been determined as not valid, police shared in an update after 11 a.m., and the school is no longer under a shelter-in-place. Original: Kennedy High… Read More
MCPS Opens Cabin Branch Elementary as New Academic Year Begins
Montgomery County’s newest public school opened Monday as the academic year started. Cabin Branch Elementary School opened at 14129 Dunlin Street in Clarksburg under the Seneca Valley Cluster. School leaders… Read More
McKnight: MCPS ‘Grateful and Happy’ With Opt-Out Ruling
Last week, a federal judge denied a motion to reinstate opt-outs for LGBTQ+ storybooks in classrooms as a lawsuit continues. “We are grateful and happy that we were able to… Read More
Families Attend Back-to-School Fair at Wheaton Mall
Families came out to Westfield Wheaton mall on Saturday for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) annual Back-to-School Fair. More than 100 tables were set up to offer information and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 25, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Aug. 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Foodie Fridays: Rhiannon Smith, founder of Takoma Park-based Kiyoshi Botanicals, will host a discussion from… Read More