County Working to Assist Residents Displaced by Women’s Shelter Fire
The county is working to help the more than 30 residents displaced by a fire at Interfaith Works women’s shelter at Crabbs Branch in Derwood. On the Fourth of July… 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.
Police Investigate Death of 3-Year-Old Found in Neighborhood Pool in Rockville
Police said detectives are investigating the death of a 3-year-old who was found in a pool in Rockville on Friday. County Emergency Communications received a call for a missing boy… Read More
Another Hyperthermia Alert for Saturday as Extreme Heat Continues
As hot and humid weather continues, the county is under a Hyperthermia Alert on Saturday. The alert lasts 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The county is also under a… Read More
Fireworks Cause July 4 House Fire in Aspen Hill
Fireworks caused a fire at an Aspen Hill home Thursday night on the Fourth of July, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert Friday
The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Friday from noon to 8 p.m. The county’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect the heat index… Read More
Elrich Optimistic About New Leadership for School System, Police Department
County Executive Marc Elrich said he is optimistic as the county sees new leadership for the school system and police department. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Fireworks Tomorrow: Tomorrow is July 4. There are plenty of… Read More
Police Investigating Death of Boyds Man Following Reported Assault
Police said detectives are investigating the death of a Boyds man after a woman hit him in the head. 40-year-old Marvin Rolando Guevara Guevara died at a hospital Sunday, according… Read More
New SMOB Looks Forward to Making a Difference
Praneel Suvarna, the new Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB), was sworn in Monday. MCM talked to the incoming and outgoing SMOBs. Suvarna, a rising senior at Clarksburg… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 2, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Metro Shuttle Service: Metro is changing Red Line shuttle bus… Read More
New Student Member of the School Board Suvarna Sworn In
The school board formally installed its 47th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) on Monday. Praneel Suvarna, an incoming senior at Clarksburg High School, now begins his one-year… Read More
Metro Changes Red Line Shuttle Bus Service to Help With Travel Times
Metro is changing its Red Line shuttle bus service starting Monday to help with travel times and bus congestion at the Silver Spring Transit Center as Red Line closures continue.… Read More