Road Construction Project Complete in North Bethesda
A years-long road realignment project is finished in the Pike District, marking a step toward leaders’ vision for the area. The White Flint West Workaround Project is a key step… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with myMCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.
Rockville Teen Pleads Guilty to Rape
A Rockville teen has pleaded guilty to second-degree rape for assaulting a 16-year-old girl last year, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Caden Riley, 19, of Rockville,… Read More
Elrich Joins Outrage Over Silver Spring Tenants Facing Waiver to Access Belongings
This story was updated March 9 to include a response from the Arrive Silver Spring team. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich added to criticism following a fatal apartment fire… Read More
2 Teens Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash
Police said two 19-year-olds died after a single-vehicle crash Saturday in North Bethesda. At about 4:07 a.m. Saturday, occupants in a 2012 Infiniti G37 crashed into a utility pole on… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Community Talk on Opioid Prevention: A parent and community talk focused on opioid prevention will be… Read More
Elrich, Community Advocates Join Councilmembers in Support of Rent Legislation
Two councilmembers aim to stabilize rents in Montgomery County with a new bill that would cap allowable increases at 3%. Bill 16-23 — the Housing Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity (HOME)… Read More
Councilmembers, Elrich Strongly Support Legislation Named After Woman Killed in Apartment Fire
In the wake of a fatal apartment building fire last month in Silver Spring, local leaders strongly support a new state-level bill named after the 25-year-old woman who was killed.… Read More
‘Unconscionable’ to Restrict Access to Units After Apartment Fire, Council President Says
County Council President Evan Glass said it is “unconscionable” that residents at a Silver Spring apartment complex are facing restricted access to their own units after a fatal fire last… Read More
Police: Rockville Man Arrested for Robberies
Police said a Rockville man has been arrested for several robberies in the Fallsgrove area, including one involving a Girl Scout troop. Gerrard Luke Harrison, 24, has been charged with… Read More
Following Traffic Stop, Police Seize More Than 2,000 Fentanyl Pills
Following a traffic stop Monday, authorities seized more than 2,000 suspected fentanyl pills in total from a Silver Spring man, according to police. Markus Carter, 20, of Silver Spring, faces… Read More
Outdoor Facilities to Close at Northwood High School After Antisemitic Incidents
All outdoor facilities at Northwood High School will close to members of the community indefinitely following multiple antisemitic and hate incidents, according to the school’s principal. “As you may be… Read More
Metrobus Crashes Into Wheaton Jewelry Store
Update — According to Metro Transit Police, the driver of the van “that caused” Thursday morning’s crash was charged with four infractions: unsafe lane change, failure to control speed to… Read More