Spreading Holiday Cheer in Gaithersburg
The holiday season came a little early for several dozen kids in Gaithersburg on Friday. 200 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students were expected for a gift distribution holiday event… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience and is a University of Maryland graduate with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
Muslim Organization Files Complaint Against MCPS Over Teacher Put on Leave
A Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization stated it has filed a discrimination complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) over a middle school teacher allegedly put on leave due… Read More
Jawando, Advocates Continue Push for Tip Credit Phase-Out
It has been about a year since Washington, D.C. voters passed a phase-out of the tip credit and subminimum wage. Local leaders and advocates from Montgomery County are still working… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Today’s forecast is mostly cloudy with a high near 42, according to the National Weather… Read More
Friedson Elected County Council President, Stewart Elected Vice President
County Councilmember Andrew Friedson was elected Council president Tuesday. Friedson, who previously served as Council vice president, was unanimously approved by his fellow councilmembers. Councilmember Kate Stewart was unanimously chosen… Read More
Man Sentenced to 65 Years For Rockville Stabbings
A man was sentenced to prison for two Rockville stabbings. Scorpio Alexander Stanfield, 33, was sentenced to 65 years on Friday, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO).… Read More
Anonymous Tip Leads to Arrest in Wheaton Burglaries
Police said an anonymous tip led to a man’s arrest for commercial burglaries at Westfield Wheaton. Joe Ramsey, 21, of Washington D.C., was arrested and charged for the burglaries following… Read More
Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Shooting at Clyde’s Restaurant
A man was sentenced Friday for a 2022 altercation and shooting at the Clyde’s of Chevy Chase restaurant. David Lee Brown III, 30, of Washington D.C., was sentenced to 55… Read More
Youth Are More Likely Victims, Health Officer Emphasizes During Juvenile Crime Talks
During discussions about a rise in juvenile crime on Wednesday, County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis emphasized that youth are more likely to be victims of crime. “The headlines are… Read More
4th Graders Plant Trees at McAuliffe Elementary School
Fourth-grade students planted trees at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School on Thursday as part of the state’s 5 Million Trees Initiative. The county received a grant through the Chesapeake Bay… Read More
Police Investigate Homicide; Man Found With Apparent Gunshot Wounds After Crashing Car
Authorities are investigating a homicide after police said a man crashed his car into a parked vehicle and was then found to have apparent gunshot wounds. Officers were dispatched to… Read More
Narcan Administered Twice in Schools Since Beginning of Academic Year
Narcan — the medicine that counteracts an opioid overdose — has been administered twice in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as of three months into the academic year, according to… Read More