Maryam Shahzad

Silver Spring

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5 Things to Know Today, June 4, In Montgomery County

3 days ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, June 4, In Montgomery County It’s Wednesday, June 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. County Officials Raise Pride Flag: Stepping out of a brightly decorated “Radiating Love” Ride On bus, Montgomery County officials joined in the celebration of Pride Month by raising a Pride flag in Rockville. 2. New Police Station: Montgomery County has a new police station to serve Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village.
Gaithersburg Gets New Police Station

4 days ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Gaithersburg Gets New Police Station Montgomery County has a new police station to serve Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village. On Monday, public safety and County leaders cut the ribbon in front of the station, which is on Paramount Park Drive near the intersection of I-270 and Watkins Mill Road, by the Royal Farms convenience store.
Takoma Park Police Department Names Officer of the Year

4 days ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Takoma Park Police Department Names Officer of the Year Cpl. Emanuel Ayala / Photo courtesy Takoma Park Police Department Corporal Emanuel Ayala has been named the 2024 Takoma Park Police Officer of the Year.
5 Things to Know Today, June 3, In Montgomery County

4 days ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, June 3, In Montgomery County It’s Tuesday, June 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Bethesda Big Train: For residents who love baseball and want to enjoy games closer to home, the Bethesda Big Train team officially starts a new season Wednesday at Shirley Povich Field. MCM spoke with Bruce Adams, Big Train Founder and President. Read article. 2. Council: The county council is in recess until June 9. 3.
Bethesda Big Train Ready to Kick Off New Season

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Bethesda Big Train Ready to Kick Off New Season For residents who love baseball and want to enjoy games closer to home, the Bethesda Big Train team kicks off a new season next week at Shirley Povich Field. MCM stopped by the stadium Thursday to get a preview of the 26th season for the team — which has had 25 players make it to Major League Baseball.
Montgomery College Gets Funding to Help Displaced Federal Workers Become Teachers

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Montgomery College Gets Funding to Help Displaced Federal Workers Become Teachers It’s called “Fed to Ed”. Montgomery College will get funding to help displaced federal workers become teachers. During a roundtable discussion at Montgomery College Rockville on Tuesday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced grant funding for higher education institutions statewide to address the teacher shortage while supporting fired federal workers, per a release from the Governor’s office.
County Admits to Mishandling ICE Detainer, Aims to Streamline Process

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

After mishandling a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) request related to a gang member, the county aims to streamline the process to make sure a similar error does not happen again. On May 15, ICE announced the arrest of Nelson Vladimir Amaya-Benitez, 26, in Gaithersburg. According to ICE, he is a validated MS-13 gang member who unlawfully entered the U.S. and was convicted of second-degree malicious burning and rogue and vagabond.
Man Dies After Altercation at Rockville Silver Diner

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Man Dies After Altercation at Rockville Silver Diner Police seek witnesses after a man died recently following an altercation at Silver Diner in Rockville. Last Wednesday, May 21, officers responded to Silver Diner on Rockville Pike close to midnight for a reported assault, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). According to Bethesda Magazine a patron attacked the diner manager. When employees intervened, the patron became unconscious.
Man Arrested For March Shooting Outside Bowlero Bethesda

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Man Arrested For March Shooting Outside Bowlero Bethesda Police said a man was recently arrested and charged in a shooting outside Bowlero Bethesda in March. Devon Edwards, 22, of an unknown address, was arrested last Friday by the Metropolitan Police Department and taken to Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). He is being held without bond.
5 Things to Know Today, May 28, In Montgomery County

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, May 28, In Montgomery County It’s Wednesday, May 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Inside The Ropes: Over the weekend, Congressional Country Club in Bethesda hosted the Senior PGA Championship. Players over 50 were not the only ones on the course — young golfers with First Tee of Greater Washington, D.C. had the opportunity to go “inside the ropes” during the tournament. 2.