Rape Suspect From Silver Spring Arrested at BWI Airport
A Silver Spring man was arrested on rape and assault charges during a traffic stop at BWI Airport. Wilfredo Pineda, 27, was wanted on an open warrant through Baltimore County… 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.
Trone, Mink Urge Protection of Recent Haitian Migrants from Deportation
Elected officials including U.S. Rep David Trone and County Councilmember Kristin Mink are calling on the federal government to protect recent Haitian migrants at risk of deportation. Mink estimated Wednesday… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 17, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Cold Emergency Alert: The county is under a Cold Emergency Alert until 9 a.m. Thursday.… Read More
Planning Board Supports Overnight Stays on Farms
The county’s planning board supports a zoning change that would allow overnight stays on farms. During a council public hearing Tuesday, Planning Board Chair Artie Harris said the opportunity to… Read More
Surveillance Video Released of Suspects in Silver Spring Restaurant Armed Robbery
Police released surveillance video of suspects in a Silver Spring restaurant armed robbery. According to police, men armed with guns demanded property from victims inside the Shalla restaurant in downtown… Read More
Dave’s Hot Chicken Reportedly Coming to White Oak
Dave’s Hot Chicken is reportedly coming to White Oak. A franchisee has signed a lease for space at the White Oak Town Center, the Washington Business Journal reported Tuesday, and… Read More
Sgt. Kepp Receives 2 Awards For Achievements Combatting Impaired Driving
Police Sgt. Patrick Kepp received awards this week for his work combatting drunk and drugged driving. He accepted two awards Wednesday from the Maryland Highway Safety Office for his achievements… Read More
Collision, Overturned Dump Truck on Darnestown Road Friday Morning
Fire and rescue personnel responded to a collision and overturned dump truck Friday morning near Darnestown and Poolesville. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) was at the scene on… Read More
Flood Watch Begins Friday Evening
Montgomery County is under a flood watch starting 6 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect heavy rainfall… Read More
3 Taken to Hospital After 5-Car Crash in Silver Spring
Three people were taken to a hospital following a five-car crash Thursday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). MCFRS responded to the collision along the Intercounty Connector… Read More
Transportation, Climate Change, Education Among County Agenda During Legislative Session
Transportation funding, climate change and education are part of the county’s agenda for the General Assembly session, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. The General Assembly convened Wednesday. He noted… Read More
Police Department Down 175 Officers; County Hiring Firm to Help Recruitment
The county is in the process of hiring a firm to help with police recruitment, officials said during a media briefing Wednesday. Police Chief Marcus Jones said he thinks it… Read More