5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 20, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Today’s forecast is sunny with a high near 45 degrees, according to the… 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.
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 19, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: The county issued a Hypothermia Alert. Montgomery County has issued a Hypothermia… Read More
Fire Chief Nominee Charles Bailey Speaks to Long-Term Vision
Charles Bailey, the division chief nominated to lead the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), says he has a long-term vision for the department which he shared Monday with… Read More
New Parking Garage Planned for Downtown Silver Spring Under United Therapeutics Expansion
United Therapeutics will expand in downtown Silver Spring, bringing a new parking garage, retail space and land for affordable housing as part of a newly-proposed more than $100 million deal… Read More
Multiple People Reportedly Struck in Rockville
Multiple people were reportedly struck by a driver in a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Rockville, according to police. Three people were taken to hospitals with various injuries, according to the… Read More
‘It’s An Institution’: Country Boy Market Closing After 68 Years
A local family-owned store is closing after nearly 70 years in the community. Country Boy Market in Glenmont is winding down operations before closing the store. It will shut down… Read More
Man Injured in Germantown Shooting
Police said a man was injured in a shooting in Germantown on Thursday. Police were on the scene in the 19500 block of Waters Road, according to the Montgomery County… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Today’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 44 degrees, according to the… Read More
Council Passes Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education Act
The county council voted Tuesday to pass a bill requiring gun stores in the county to provide shoppers with information about suicide prevention. Ten councilmembers voted in favor, and Councilmember… Read More
Bench Transformed from 300-Year-Old Tree Unveiled in Kensington
A 300-year-old Linden Oak tree has been transformed into a bench. Artist Colin Vale unveiled the sculpture last week. It sits at Ken-Gar Palisades Local Park in Kensington. The tree… Read More
New Council President Looks Forward to Taking Progress ‘To The Next Level’
During his first media briefing as council president Monday, Andrew Friedson said “gardez bien” or “guard well” will not just be the county’s motto but a guiding principle. Friedson noted… Read More
Spreading Holiday Cheer in Gaithersburg
The holiday season came a little early for several dozen kids in Gaithersburg on Friday. 200 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students were expected for a gift distribution holiday event… Read More