New Hilton Hotel Opens in Germantown
A new Hilton hotel — and the first in the region under a new brand — opened in Germantown. It is the second-ever Spark by Hilton hotel after the first… 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 Leaders Applaud Selection of Greenbelt for New FBI Headquarters
Montgomery County leaders applauded the newly-announced selection of Greenbelt in Prince George’s (PG) County as the location for new FBI headquarters. “A win for the taxpayers and a win for… Read More
13-Year-Old Arrested for White Oak Shooting
Police said a 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with an August shooting in White Oak. Police previously asked for the public’s help identifying multiple suspects involved in the Aug.… Read More
Clarksburg High School Students Walk Out for Palestine
Dozens of students walked out of Clarksburg High School to demand a ceasefire in Palestine. On Thursday morning, the students left the school and gathered outside to demand an immediate… Read More
Vaccination Rate ‘Only Around 9%’ for New COVID-19 Booster
The county’s vaccination rate for the new COVID-19 booster is under 10% as of about a week ago, according to county officials. In September, the FDA authorized the new vaccine… Read More
Man in Possession of 634 Fentanyl Pills Sentenced to Prison
A Germantown man was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty last week to narcotics distribution and possession. Eon Brummell, 27, was sentenced to 20 years in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather: Cooler temperatures today, according to the National Weather Service. Mild conditions expected today with… Read More
Man Sentenced to 55 Years For 2021 Germantown Murder
A Frederick man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for shooting and killing a man in a Germantown apartment in 2021. Mario Samm, 32, was sentenced to 60… Read More
Rockville Voters Come Out to Elect Mayor, Councilmembers
Tuesday is Election Day in the cities of Rockville and Gaithersburg. In Rockville, voters cast ballots to elect a mayor and six councilmembers. MCM talked with both mayoral candidates Monique… Read More
McKnight Returns to Work After Hospitalization
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight is back on the job since recuperating at home after she was hospitalized. “I would also like to extend my heartfelt… Read More
Police: Man Killed in Shooting at White Oak Shopping Center
Police said a man was killed and another was injured Saturday in a shooting at the White Oak Shopping Center. 34-year-old Marvin Jefferson, of Silver Spring, was pronounced dead at… Read More
Germantown Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Music Studio Shooting
A Germantown man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for a gang-related shooting at a music studio, according to the county State’s Attorney’s Office. According to the Montgomery… Read More