Nothing Bundt Cakes Opens in Germantown
Nothing Bundt Cakes opened in Germantown on Friday. The bakery’s latest location in the county had its grand opening at 20650 Seneca Meadows Parkway. 20% of sales Friday will be… 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.
Elrich Presents Proposed Operating Budget
County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a $7.1 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 operating budget on Thursday. This year, he did not propose a tax increase. Last year Elrich proposed a… Read More
136 Organizations Get Security Grant Funding to Deter Hate Crimes
136 nonprofits, faith organizations and houses of worship in Montgomery County were awarded $900,000 in security grants in an effort to deter hate crimes. The funding can go toward security… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: The National Weather Service forecasts a warm stretch through Friday. Today will mark… Read More
Church Teacher Charged with Sexually Abusing Minors
Police said a Germantown man has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing minors at a Derwood church. Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez, 33, was arrested on Monday, according to the… Read More
Woman Dies in Layhill Collision
Update: Police identified the woman who died in Monday’s collision as 77-year-old Maria Perdomo of Silver Spring. Police stated she was driving a Subaru Outback, making a left turn from northbound… Read More
Police Seek to Identify Suspect in Attempted Child Abduction
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a reported attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl in Montgomery Village. According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD),… Read More
Trees, Wires Downed Sunday During Wind Advisory
Trees and wires came down Sunday while the county was under a wind advisory with expected wind gusts up to 50 mph. The wind advisory continues until 5 p.m. Monday.… Read More
Man Dead in Chevy Chase Crash
Police said a man died in a collision in Chevy Chase Saturday. 29-year-old Jobani Alfredo Cruz of Washington, D.C., was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Montgomery County… Read More
Officials Tout Bus-Only Lanes Along University Boulevard in Wheaton
Red painted bus-only lanes run along University Boulevard in Wheaton. The lanes are along a two-mile corridor between Amherst and Dennis avenues. County leaders commemorated the new lanes Friday morning… Read More
County’s First Wawa Opens in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County has its first Wawa — now open in Gaithersburg. The convenience store/gas station opened its doors Thursday at 405 South Frederick Ave. Customers lined up for the grand… Read More
Organization Gets Funding to Create Mobile Mental Health Unit for Schools
A health and social wellness agency received funding to expand a school-based community mental health program. The Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) received a $2.5 million grant to expand its… Read More