5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 4, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Walk and Roll: Today is Walk and Roll to School Day. October 4 is MCPS… 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.
County Changes Policy for Growers Building Greenhouse Structures on Urban, Suburban Properties
A policy “barrier” has been changed for food growers in the county who want to build a greenhouse-like structure on urban and suburban properties. The county’s Department of Permitting Services… Read More
Officials Hope New COVID-19 Booster Will Push Vaccination Rates
The county’s COVID-19 vaccine campaign this year will largely focus on educating people about how and where to get the new booster. Last month, the FDA authorized a new COVID-19… Read More
Judge Blocks Portions of Gun Law
A federal judge restricted parts of a new gun law that went into effect Sunday in Maryland. The Maryland Gun Safety Act of 2023 was enacted to restrict where guns… Read More
Motorcyclist Dead in Veirs Mill Road Collision
(Update): Police identified the decedent as 40-year-old Hector Luis Betancourt-Rivera of Rockville. According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), a driver in a 2019 Jeep Limited was making a… Read More
Butler’s Orchard Welcomes Residents for Fall Festivities
Butler’s Orchard in Germantown is welcoming the community for another fall season. The pumpkin patch opens Saturday. Apple-picking is Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. “We’ve got our fall festival… Read More
Police Seek to Identify 6 Suspects in Armed Carjacking
An armed carjacking was committed in the White Oak area last Friday, according to police, and detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying six suspects. Officers responded to the… Read More
Safe Streets Act Signed Into Law
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather: Cool, cloudy conditions are expected to continue through the week’s end. Northeasterly flow off… Read More
Bill Would Require Gun Stores to Give Suicide Prevention Information
A new bill would require gun stores in the county to provide buyers with information about suicide prevention. The Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education (SAFE) Act was introduced Tuesday by… Read More
Field of Screams Opens for the Season
Those looking for a night of scares can find it in Olney. Field of Screams Maryland is open for the season. Some scenes may be scary for some audiences. Viewer… Read More
Man Charged with Arson in Gaithersburg Fires
A man has been arrested and charged for multiple fires in Gaithersburg. Fernando Herrera-Rivera, age 23, of Gaithersburg, is charged with six counts of arson in a series of fires… Read More