Man Charged in Wheaton Murder
Police said a man has been charged with a murder that happened Sunday in Wheaton. Jose Emilio Ortiz Alba, 30, is charged with first-degree murder for the homicide of Hesler… 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@pc282828.com or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Giant Pandas Arrived: Two giant pandas, 3-year-old male Bao Li and 3-year-old… Read More
‘We Hear You Loud And Clear’: Council Votes for Noise Camera Pilot Program
County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday for a pilot program to use noise cameras to reduce excessive sound from modified mufflers. County police will put three automated cameras across the county… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Oct. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Advance Voter Registration Deadline: Today is the deadline to register… Read More
‘It’s Rebuilding a Community’: PGA HOPE Program Supports Veterans Through Golf
Congressional Country Club in Bethesda hosted several veterans Monday as part of PGA HOPE, a national program under PGA of America that introduces golf to veterans to support their mental… Read More
Man Charged with Manslaughter in Layhill High-Speed Fatal Crash
A Virginia man has been charged with manslaughter after a woman died in a two-car crash in March in the Layhill area. Vincent Anderson, Jr., 36, of Lynchburg, has been… Read More
Nonprofit Hosts ‘Take Your Legislator to Work Day’ for People with Disabilities in Rockville
As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, SEEC (Seeking Employment, Equality, and Community for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) hosted Take Your Legislator to Work Day to highlight… Read More
National Drug Control Policy Director Addresses Students at Kennedy High School
The Director of National Drug Control Policy addressed students during an assembly and toured a wellness center at John F. Kennedy High School in Wheaton. Dr. Rahul Gupta, who attended… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Walk and Roll to School: Today is national Walk and… Read More
Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Gaithersburg
Police said a woman was fatally struck Monday night in Gaithersburg. Gaithersburg police and county police responded to Great Seneca Highway and Kentlands Boulevard at about 9:17 p.m. Monday and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Oct. 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Council Meeting: The county council will meet today starting at… Read More
‘Bring Them Home Now’: 1 Year After Hamas Attack, Residents Demand Release of Hostages
Residents walked in Rockville on Sunday to call for the release of hostages still held captive by Hamas one year after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Participants joined… Read More