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
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.
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
Elrich Testifying on Fair Wage Act as County’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase Again
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he will testify Thursday in Annapolis on a statewide minimum wage bill, as the county’s own minimum wage rate is steadily increasing. “It is… Read More
Health Officer: Youth Using Fewer Illicit Drugs Overall, But More Opioids
While youth are using fewer illicit drugs overall, opioid use has increased, said Montgomery County’s Health Officer. “We’re seeing decreasing use of illicit substances overall, decreasing use of alcohol and… Read More
Police: High School Student Arrested for Armed Robbery
A high school student was arrested and charged for a gas station armed robbery, according to police. Jeffrey Gabriel Johnson, 18, was arrested by Rockville City Police at Richard Montgomery… Read More