Couples Get Married on Leap Day
It is a leap year, and some couples take advantage of the rare Feb. 29 to get married. MCM caught up with couples getting married or getting their marriage license… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
Linden Oak Bench, Artist Featured at Kennedy Center Festival
Olney-based chainsaw artist Colin Vale, who transformed a 300-year-old Linden Oak tree into a bench, will do wood carving demonstrations this weekend at a Kennedy Center festival. Also, the bench… Read More
Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years Each in Germantown Fatal Shooting
A 17-year-old and 18-year-old have been sentenced for a 2022 fatal Germantown shooting. Investigation revealed the defendants were involved in an ongoing dispute between gangs in the Germantown and Gaithersburg… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 28, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: A wind advisory is in effect starting at 6 p.m. until 4 a.m. Thursday.… Read More
Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Shooting at Officer
A Washington, D.C. man was sentenced Monday to serve 25 years in prison for shooting at a park police officer in Olney two years ago. Trevon Brox, 28, pleaded guilty… Read More
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center Opens
Downtown Silver Spring has a new recreation center with indoor pools. The Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center had its grand opening Saturday. It is located at 1319 Apple Ave.… Read More
Lake Seneca Elementary School Principal Dies
A Germantown school principal has died suddenly. Teri Johnson was principal of Lake Seneca Elementary School. Her career with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) dates back to the 1970s. “Ms.… Read More
South Kensington House Fire Displaces Family
A family was displaced following a house fire Wednesday morning in South Kensington. Two adults, two kids and a dog are displaced, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service… Read More
Black-Owned Businesses Showcased at Expo
More than 50 Black-owned businesses and county nonprofits were featured during an expo on Tuesday. The inaugural Black Business Expo at The Universities at Shady Grove showcased local businesses in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: See today’s forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). Tranquil weather is expected through mid-week before… Read More
Store Reporter: 2 Women-Owned Boutiques in Cabin John Village
Two women-owned boutiques have opened in recent months in Cabin John Village. MCM spoke with Cheryl Heimlich, who runs storereporter.com, about Apricot Lane and Jurisdiction Clothing, two stores right across the… Read More
‘The Public Has a Right to Know’: Elrich Says Report Into MCPS Should be Less Redacted
County Executive Marc Elrich said more should be shared from the Jackson Lewis law firm report investigating the promotion of a former school principal who had numerous sexual harassment complaints… Read More