‘Never Forget’: Community Gathers for Annual 9/11 Ceremony
22 years later, local leaders and community members gathered to remember those who died on 9/11 and to ensure the day is never forgotten. Residents and leaders gathered on Monday… 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.
Police: Driver Strikes Several Vehicles While Fleeing Officers
A driver lost control and struck several vehicles after fleeing an attempted traffic stop in Takoma Park, according to police. At about 7:50 p.m. Thursday, officers attempted a traffic stop… Read More
Suspect Arrested in Downtown Silver Spring Armed Carjacking
Police said a man has been arrested and charged with a downtown Silver Spring armed carjacking that occurred last month. Vincent Adeniyi Oyegbami, 22, of Prince George’s (PG) County, is… Read More
Man Arrested in July 2000 Rape
Police said a man was arrested and charged in a rape that occurred more than 23 years ago following a DNA match. James Lorenzo Greene, 47, of Prince George’s (PG)… Read More
Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Colesville
Police said a man died after he was struck by a driver in the Colesville area on Tuesday. Sidney Cardoso Sr., 61, of Silver Spring, was pronounced dead at a… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Thursday
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday. Residents should stay hydrated and expect the heat index to be above 95 degrees,… Read More
Police Explain to Residents What Proposed Pilot Drone Program Is and Is Not
The county police department plans to pilot a video drone program to help officers respond to 911 emergencies. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) held a presentation and Q&A with… Read More
Former School Transportation Official Sentenced in Theft Scheme
The former Assistant Director of Transportation for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) was sentenced to five years in prison on Wednesday. Charles Ewald, 37, of Knoxville was sentenced to 15… Read More
Layhill Man Arrested in Labor Day Shooting
Police said a 23-year-old man was arrested in a Labor Day shooting that killed a 65-year-old woman and left others with injuries. Manuel Alejandro Ayala, of Layhill, was arrested and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather: Today is expected to be among the hottest days this week, according to the… Read More
Andy’s Pizza Open in Bethesda
Andy’s Pizza opened Saturday in Bethesda. According to the company’s website, the new location is now open at 4600 East West Highway. It is the pizza restaurant’s first Montgomery County… Read More
Juvenile Pedestrian Struck in Clarksburg
A juvenile pedestrian was injured in Clarksburg, according to police. Police responded to the Frederick Road and Little Seneca Parkway area at about 7:49 a.m. Tuesday morning for a reported… Read More