5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 29, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Today is forecast to be sunny with a high near 38 degrees, according… 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.
Animal Adoption Center Waives Fees Until Further Notice
The county’s animal adoption center will waive adoption fees for all animals until further notice. The shelter in Derwood is full and adoptions are “urgently needed,” per a release Tuesday.… Read More
Council Approves More Funding for Security Grant Program
Councilmembers voted to add funding to the county’s security grant program for houses of worship and nonprofits. County Council Vice President Andrew Friedson suggested increasing the proposed $100,000 from the… Read More
Seneca Valley High School Senior Announced as Councilmember for a Day Winner
Folashade Epebinu, a senior at Seneca Valley High School, won the 2023 “Councilmember for a Day” contest. County Councilmember Will Jawando announced Epebinu as the winner Monday. She will join… Read More
Driver Charged with DUI After Striking State Police Trooper on Highway
Police said a state police trooper was injured last week after a driver crashed into his patrol vehicle. Police said Collin Rono, 21, of Potomac, was charged with driving under… Read More
4 Schools Shelter in Place as Police Investigate Montgomery Village Shooting
(Update): Close to 2 p.m. Monday, police stated the shelter in place has been lifted for the four schools. (Original): Three elementary schools and a middle school are under a… Read More
1 Injured After 3-Vehicle Crash Including Tractor Trailer in Germantown
One person was taken to a hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Germantown Monday morning. The collision, which occurred at Richter Farm Road and Great Seneca Highway, involved three vehicles… Read More
Store Reporter: Holiday Season Shopping, Store Openings
The holiday season is underway. MCM spoke with Cheryl Heimlich, who runs storereporter.com, about Black Friday as well as new store openings and holiday festivities at Westfield Montgomery Mall. Store Reporter… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Rain is predicted through this morning in many locations, according to the National Weather… Read More
More Than $10 Million in Damage After Fire, Partial Collapse at Chevy Chase Church
A fire and partial building collapse led to more than $10 million in damage at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Western Avenue in Chevy Chase. Around… Read More
Store Reporter: Longtime Potomac McDonald’s Saved by Petition
Residents made their voices heard when a longtime McDonald’s in Cabin John Village was expected to close at the end of the year. One online petition and more than 2,600… Read More
Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting at White Oak Shopping Center
Police are asking for help finding a suspect considered to be “armed and dangerous” who is wanted for a fatal shooting at the White Oak Shopping Center this month. Markus… Read More