Burtonsville Day Canceled
Saturday’s 32nd annual Burtonsville Day festival has been canceled. “Due to weather concerns, the 32nd Annual Burtonsville Day Parade and Celebration for 2023 is canceled,” according to the county. “It’s… 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.
Poolesville Day Set For Saturday
The 31st annual Poolesville Day is set for Saturday — rain or shine. The day goes from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Whalen Commons at 19701 Fisher Ave. The schedule includes… Read More
Elrich: ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Findings From Investigation Surrounding Principal
Following the release of a summary report detailing an investigation surrounding the promotion of a school principal, County Executive Marc Elrich said the findings are “deeply disturbing.” Paint Branch High… Read More
Bethesda Man Charged for Assaulting Police on Jan. 6
A Bethesda man was arrested and faces charges related to Jan. 6, 2021, including assaulting officers. On Jan. 6, 2021, the U.S. Capitol went under lockdown when a mob charged… Read More
Man Found Guilty in Shooting, Altercation at Clyde’s Restaurant
A man was found guilty in a 2022 altercation and shooting at the Clyde’s of Chevy Chase restaurant. David Lee Brown III, 29, of Washington D.C., was convicted Wednesday for… Read More
Elections Board Approves Early Voting Sites for 2024
The county’s Board of Elections (BOE) unanimously voted to have 14 early voting sites for the 2024 elections. The board voted to maintain the same early voting locations as during… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather: Lighter winds are expected today. A cold front pushes east this morning with high… Read More
Kayaker Who Died Sunday Identified as 20-Year-Old Woman
A kayaker who died after she was caught in the Potomac River near the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. border has been identified as a 20-year-old woman. Ella Mills, 20,… Read More
Roads Closed Due to Gas Leak at New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard
Police said a gas leak at New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard caused some road closures Tuesday. As of about 9 a.m., the 1300 block of University Boulevard is closed… Read More
Council President Speaks on Investigation Into Alleged Staffer Misconduct
A county council staffer was put on administrative leave following an investigation into allegations that the employee “inappropriately charged” more than $11,000 in reservations for county athletic fields to a… Read More
‘Suspicious’ Fires in Gaithersburg Investigated
Fire investigators are looking into multiple fires that happened Sunday in Gaithersburg. At least half a dozen “suspicious” fires occurred early Sunday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More
Kayaker Dies After Being Trapped in Potomac River
A woman died after she was caught in the Potomac River near the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. border, according to fire and rescue authority. Fire and rescue personnel responded… Read More