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.
Local faith-based organizations stepped forward to help migrants as they were bused to Washington, D.C. from Texas as part of an effort by the Governor of Texas, County Council President… Read More
Police said a 19-year-old pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run collision in White Oak last week. At about 9:54 p.m. last Thursday, May 5, officers and fire rescue personnel… Read More
Police investigate a shooting that occurred last month at a CVS Pharmacy in Glenmont and ask for the public’s help identifying a suspect, per a release from the Montgomery County… Read More
A third teenager was arrested and charged with murder in a fatal shooting that occurred last month in Germantown, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Malachi Hney, 16,… Read More
An oral surgeon from Clarksburg stands indicted by the Grand Jury on Thursday, May 5, for second-degree murder of his girlfriend Sarah Harris, according to the Montgomery County State Attorney’s… Read More
A 14-year-old and 15-year-old have been arrested and charged in a fatal shooting last month in Germantown, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Malik Hney, 15, of Kensington… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he was shocked and outraged by a leaked Supreme Court draft that indicated the court would overturn the landmark abortion case of Roe v.… Read More
Ritchie Park Elementary School in Rockville hosted a Bike to School Day event on Wednesday. Leaders said the event is meant to encourage biking as well as bike and street… Read More
It’s Wednesday, May 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Bike to School Day: Montgomery County will celebrate Bike to School Day with an event… Read More
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved more than $700,000 in funding aimed to support minority, female, and disabled-owned businesses. “To take an example, if Black-owned business in this region was… Read More
A first-degree assault at Westfield Wheaton mall last month is believed to be random and unprovoked, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Around 8 p.m. inside the mall… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed a bill Monday aimed to improve energy efficiency in buildings. “Hopefully, other people see that the universe doesn’t come to an end after we… Read More