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.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school principals and police officers joined a forum Thursday night about relationship-building and the role of officers in schools. “[I] try to tell them… Read More
Montgomery County Police officers will be checking on schools after Tuesday’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School in which 19 children and two adults were killed. “Closer to… Read More
It’s Wednesday, May 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at 12:30… Read More
Montgomery County-run clinics now offer COVID-19 booster shots for 5 to 11-year-olds. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a Pfizer booster dose for 5 to 11-year-olds at… Read More
UPDATE May 25 at 9:45 a.m. An autopsy was conducted Thursday afternoon, and Montgomery County Police ruled out the possibility of foul play in the death of a Silver Spring… Read More
Montgomery County agencies will convene Tuesday for an internal meeting to address youth violence. During a media briefing Monday, County Council President Gabe Albornoz assured that the purpose of the… Read More
On Saturday, residents came out for the annual Gaithersburg Book Festival held for the first time at Bohrer Park. It was in-person for the first time since 2019. MyMCM spoke… Read More
Police said a Laurel man was arrested and charged for a Wheaton carjacking that occurred this past Sunday. Manuel A. Hernandez-Hernandez, 27, of Laurel, is charged with carjacking and kidnapping,… Read More
The search for a new Montgomery County health officer continues after the latest candidate withdrew as the county’s choice. In April, County Executive Marc Elrich said officials’ third candidate was… Read More
It’s Wednesday, May 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at… Read More
COVID-19 cases are climbing in Montgomery County. “We are continuing to see our case numbers rise,” said Sean O’Donnell, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager with County Health and Human Services,… Read More
Montgomery County officials shared resources for help finding baby formula and related guidance as a national shortage continues. “I know there have been a number of questions posed by the… Read More