First Montgomery County Sheetz Opens in Gaithersburg
The county’s first Sheetz opened in Gaithersburg. The restaurant and convenience chain has a new location at 751 Progress Way. A grand opening was held on Thursday, and gas prices… 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.
First Sheetz in County Will Offer Lower Gas Prices to Celebrate Opening
The first-ever Sheetz in Montgomery County will offer gas prices as low as $2.99 per gallon on Thursday and Friday to celebrate its opening in Gaithersburg. Sheetz, a restaurant and… Read More
Elrich Reiterates Calls for ‘True, Independent’ MCPS Investigation
After Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) selected a law firm to investigate allegations surrounding a school principal, County Executive Marc Elrich reiterated calls for a “true, independent investigation.” “It would… Read More
Metro Says New, Higher Gates Reduced Fare Evasion by 70%
Metro says that new faregates have reduced evasion. Metro launched the higher faregates this summer to prevent customers from gate-hopping. Preliminary data shows a more than 70% reduction in fare… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Poll Worker Recruitment Day: Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day and the county’s Board of… Read More
Police: Man Wanted in Connection to July Murder
Police said a Montgomery Village man is wanted in connection to a July murder in the White Oak area. Detectives ask for the public’s help locating the suspect. According to… Read More
Invalid Bomb Threat at Bullis School Believed to be Related to Westfield Montgomery ‘Swatting’
Officers responded to Bullis School in Potomac on Tuesday for a reported bomb threat that police believe is related to a threat last Friday at Westfield Montgomery mall. The threat… Read More
2 Councilmembers Ask Inspectors General to Investigate MCPS Principal Allegations
Two county councilmembers asked for a “truly independent” investigation surrounding reported sexual harassment complaints toward a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) principal. The letter, addressed to the Maryland Inspector General… Read More
Board of Elections Recruiting Poll Workers for Upcoming Election Season
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, the county’s Board of Elections is calling on civic-minded voters to serve as poll workers during the upcoming election season. Early voting starts May… Read More
Police: Pet Care Center Burglarized in Bethesda
A pet care facility in Bethesda was burglarized earlier this month, according to police. A burglary occurred Aug. 7 at the Bone Jour store in the 4900 block of Del… Read More
Officials Point to ‘Maui Strong Fund’ to Help Those Impacted by Hawaii Wildfires
Montgomery County officials pointed residents to a fund raising money to help those impacted by Maui wildfires in Hawaii. More than $43 million has been raised as of Thursday, according… Read More
Man Struck at Forest Glen Metro Station Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
Police said a man was struck by a train at the Forest Glen Metro Station on Friday. According to the Metro Transit Police Department, the man appears to have intentionally… Read More