Anti-Hate Task Force Holds First Meeting Tuesday in Wheaton
Tuesday is the first meeting in a series for a newly-established Anti-Hate Task Force to combat a rise in hate and bias incidents. It will be the only in-person meeting… 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.
Construction Sign Board Hacked to Show Racist Messaging in Brookeville
Police said a construction sign board was hacked to show racist messaging over the weekend. At about 6:47 a.m. on Saturday, multiple calls were received about a sign board —… Read More
Man Sentenced To 55 Years For Killing Wife in 2021
A man has been sentenced to prison for killing his wife in 2021. Reginald Dunlap, 45, of Silver Spring, was sentenced in circuit court Friday to serve 55 years as… Read More
2 Juveniles, 1 Adult Charged After Traveling in Stolen Vehicle, Failing to Stop
Police said two juvenile males and one man were arrested and charged in a traffic stop after traveling in a stolen vehicle. Lawrence Xavier Harrison, 21, of Gaithersburg, and the… Read More
Police Share Ring Camera Video As Investigation Into Vandalized Pride, Ukrainian Flags Continues
Police released video of suspects as detectives continue to investigate vandalized LGBTQ+ Pride and Ukrainian flags in Silver Spring. Police shared Ring camera video of a suspect setting fire to… Read More
Police Identify Man Killed in White Oak Area
Police have identified the victim of a White Oak area homicide on Wednesday – 40-year-old Cederic Allen Warner, of Silver Spring. Officers and fire and rescue personnel responded to an… Read More
County Continues Transportation Efforts As Bus Ridership Increases
The county continues its transportation initiatives as bus ridership increases and leaders try to make mass transit easier, safer and more sustainable. Ride On ridership is at about 55,000 people… Read More
Non Citizen Pregnant Women Eligible For Healthcare Through Medicaid
Pregnant women who are not citizens may now be eligible for healthcare through Medicaid. The Healthy Babies Equity Act went into effect in Maryland this past Saturday, July 1. According… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 5, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, July 5 and here are five things to know today. 1. Water Bill Amnesty Program Ends: WSSC Water plans to resume turning off service to residential customers… Read More
John Kinsley To Serve As Acting Fire Chief
After more than 30 years serving the community, Fire Chief Scott Goldstein retired from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) on Friday. MCFRS Human Resources Division Chief John… Read More
Person Rescued After Becoming Pinned Under Vehicle
A person was rescued Sunday afternoon in Gaithersburg after accidentally backing over themselves with a car, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). A person who was exiting… Read More
Police: Man Charged After Firing Handgun in Residential Parking Lot
Police said a man was arrested and charged after firing a handgun in a parking lot in the Hillandale area of Silver Spring. Ryan Omar Lackonsingh, 37, was taken into… Read More