5 Things to Know Today, April 24, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center: From 6-8 p.m. at the Wheaton… 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, April 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. County Council: The county council will meet today starting at 12:45… Read More
Store Reporter: County’s First IKEA Opens
The global furniture company IKEA has landed in Montgomery County. MCM spoke with storereporter.com’s Cheryl Heimlich about the new-format store in Gaithersburg at Rio. And, MCM talked with IKEA Market… Read More
Unwanted Guns Exchanged for Gift Cards at Drive-Thru Buyback in Germantown
On Saturday, community members brought their unwanted guns to a drive-thru buyback event, where they received gift cards — anonymously and with no questions asked. County Sheriff Max Uy said… Read More
Police: Student’s Manifesto Strategized School Shooting
Police say a Wootton High School student was arrested and charged for allegedly planning a school shooting. On Friday, County Police Chief Marcus Jones said 18-year-old Alex Ye wrote about… Read More
Elrich Says it Will Take a Year to Reopen White’s Ferry, Residents Not So Sure
After the owners of White’s Ferry offered to donate the ferry and its operation to Montgomery County in an effort to resume service, County Executive Marc Elrich forecasts it will… Read More
2 Women Arrested in Kensington in Sex Trafficking Investigation
Police said two women were arrested following an investigation into illicit massage parlors in Maryland. Chang Liu, 34, of Columbia, Maryland and Yinlian Wu, 50, of Philadelphia, face prostitution-related charges,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 17, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Youth In Power Event: From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., nonprofits… Read More
White’s Ferry Owners Offer to Donate Ferry to County
On Tuesday, the owners of White’s Ferry put out a formal offer to donate it and its operation to Montgomery County. It is part of an effort to reopen the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. The Comus Inn: The Comus Inn in Dickerson will open… Read More
Germantown Mother Sentenced to 25 Years After Lighting Her Child on Fire
A Germantown mother was sentenced to prison Friday after she lit her 8-year-old son on fire in 2020, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Kimberly Tyler, 31,… Read More
Community Encouraged to Bring Unwanted Guns to Germantown Buyback Event
Residents are encouraged to turn in their unwanted guns — no questions asked — in exchange for $100-$200 gift cards. The gun buyback event is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April… Read More