Vaccination Rate ‘Only Around 9%’ for New COVID-19 Booster
The county’s vaccination rate for the new COVID-19 booster is under 10% as of about a week ago, according to county officials. In September, the FDA authorized the new vaccine… 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.
Man in Possession of 634 Fentanyl Pills Sentenced to Prison
A Germantown man was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty last week to narcotics distribution and possession. Eon Brummell, 27, was sentenced to 20 years in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather: Cooler temperatures today, according to the National Weather Service. Mild conditions expected today with… Read More
Man Sentenced to 55 Years For 2021 Germantown Murder
A Frederick man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for shooting and killing a man in a Germantown apartment in 2021. Mario Samm, 32, was sentenced to 60… Read More
Rockville Voters Come Out to Elect Mayor, Councilmembers
Tuesday is Election Day in the cities of Rockville and Gaithersburg. In Rockville, voters cast ballots to elect a mayor and six councilmembers. MCM talked with both mayoral candidates Monique… Read More
McKnight Returns to Work After Hospitalization
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight is back on the job since recuperating at home after she was hospitalized. “I would also like to extend my heartfelt… Read More
Police: Man Killed in Shooting at White Oak Shopping Center
Police said a man was killed and another was injured Saturday in a shooting at the White Oak Shopping Center. 34-year-old Marvin Jefferson, of Silver Spring, was pronounced dead at… Read More
Germantown Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Music Studio Shooting
A Germantown man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for a gang-related shooting at a music studio, according to the county State’s Attorney’s Office. According to the Montgomery… Read More
Residents Join Community Town Hall on Opioid Crisis
Parents and community members joined a town hall to voice their concerns about the opioid crisis and share their ideas to combat the issue. Roxanne Wood attended as a member… Read More
Police Seek to Identify Suspects in Robbery at Dave & Buster’s
Detectives seek to identify suspects who police said assaulted and robbed victims in the bathroom at Dave & Buster’s in downtown Silver Spring. Police have released surveillance video. According to… Read More
Dan Cox Announces Congressional Run
Dan Cox (R), former delegate and previous Republican nominee for Governor, announced this week he is running for Congress. He has entered the race for the sixth congressional district of… Read More
‘Phenomenal Spirit’: Officer Recovering After Being Struck on Highway
Sgt. Patrick Kepp is recovering in “phenomenal spirit” after, according to police, he was intentionally struck by a driver on the highway in October and lost use of both legs.… Read More