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
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.
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
Rent Cap Bill Moves to Full Council
A county council committee has moved forward with one bill aimed to limit rent increases in Montgomery County after competing bills were introduced in March. It will move to full… Read More
Kensington Woman Sentenced to 23 Years for Killing 92-Year-Old Roommate
A Kensington woman was sentenced to prison Thursday for the murder of her 92-year-old roommate in 2021. Julia Birch, 28, was sentenced in circuit court to 40 years in prison… Read More
911 Experiencing Verizon Issue; Residents Advised to Call District Station in Case of Emergency
The county’s 911 is having an issue with Verizon wireless, according to police, and callers are advised to phone their district station if they experience an emergency. Residents can find… Read More
Code Orange Air Quality Forecast for Friday
As the area continues to deal with wildfire smoke coming from Canada, a Code Orange has been forecast for air quality Friday. It is an improvement from Thursday’s Code Red,… Read More
Pandemic Measure Allowing Takeout Cocktails Ends Saturday
Starting Saturday, restaurants in Maryland will no longer be allowed to offer carryout alcohol. Purchasing takeout cocktails and other forms of alcohol became an option during the pandemic. But as… Read More
Recreational Cannabis Not a ‘Free For All’: Elrich, Police Emphasize Caution
County leaders and law enforcement emphasized guidance around cannabis use as legalization in Maryland approaches, with County Executive Marc Elrich noting it will not be treated as a “free for… Read More
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for parts of Maryland including Montgomery County due to Canadian wildfire smoke. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) issued the alert,… Read More
Fire Chief Scott Goldstein Reflects on More Than 30 Years Serving Montgomery County
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Scott Goldstein will retire from the department after more than 30 years serving the community. Goldstein, who was born and raised in… Read More