Councilmembers Discuss Pedestrian Master Plan
Councilmembers received a briefing Tuesday on a plan to make walking — and rolling — safer and more comfortable in Montgomery County. The Planning Board approved the Pedestrian Master Plan… 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.
Elrich Signs Rent Stabilization Into Law
On Monday, County Executive Marc Elrich signed permanent rent stabilization into law less than a week after it was passed by the county council. Councilmembers passed the bill last Tuesday… Read More
‘An Intervention at the Last Possible Moment’: Leaders Explain Future Diversion Center
During a meeting Thursday, leaders explained details of a future diversion center in Rockville aimed to help decompress the criminal justice system as well as hospital emergency departments. The center… Read More
Parents Continue to Demand Opt-Out Option For LGBTQ Stories In Schools
Parents continue voicing their demand for an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ stories in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). A few rallies have been organized outside the MCPS Board of Education… Read More
Elrich Will Sign Rent Stabilization Into Law — ‘Definitely A Compromise Bill’
County Executive Marc Elrich said he will sign a newly-passed rent stabilization bill into law “as soon as it reaches my desk.” He said while it is an important step… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 19, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Job Fair: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Montgomery County Community Job Fair will… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Stabilize Rent
Montgomery County will have permanent rent stabilization. After hours of discussion Tuesday, legislation to limit rent increases passed 7-4 in county council. Annual rent increases will be limited to 3%… Read More
Advocates Defend Rent Cap Bill
County councilmembers engaged in hours of discussion Tuesday ahead of an expected vote on legislation to limit rent increases. MCM spoke with advocates for the bill. Councilmembers Will Jawando and… Read More
Vote Expected on Rent Cap Bill Tuesday
The county council is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to limit rent increases. Bill 15-23 would limit allowable annual rent increases to 3% plus inflation, to be capped at… Read More
Peace Day Celebration Honors Legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek
Community members gathered at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in Rockville on Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of the boy poet who wrote of his visions of peace. Stepanek died in… Read More
Maximum Sentence for Man Found Guilty of Killing Wife in No-Body Murder Case
A Montgomery Village man, who was found guilty of killing his wife, has received a maximum prison sentence. Jean Pierre, 50, was sentenced to 40 years in prison Friday in… Read More
Public Safety Responders Honored for Their Service in the Community
Public safety professionals were recognized for their life-saving actions and contributions to ensuring safety in the community. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce hosted its 29th Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast… Read More