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.
It’s Wednesday, June 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer Reading Challenge: The Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Summer Reading Challenge starts today! This… Read More
Councilmembers want to set an example for employers to help working parents in Montgomery County. On Tuesday, County Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced two bills to help county employees. One requires… Read More
Police said there is no threat to public safety at this time after officers responded to the Olney Swim Center for a bomb threat Tuesday morning. Officers responded at about… Read More
A new bill aims to fully electrify new construction in Montgomery County. County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Hans Riemer partnered on Bill 13-22 to require all-electric building standards… Read More
No injuries were reported in a kitchen fire Sunday at the Summer House Santa Monica restaurant in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded… Read More
A Silver Spring man was found guilty late Thursday night for his role in a 2019 multiple-vehicle fatal racing collision, according to a release from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s… Read More
A Rockville man was arrested for an attempted kidnapping in Washington, D.C. this week. Emilio Andres Rizo, 18, was arrested Thursday and charged with kidnapping, the Metropolitan Police Department reported… Read More
Montgomery County continues distributing COVID-19 rapid test kits to childcare providers. An additional round of test kits will go to providers this week, County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl… Read More
Nine residents have been nominated to Montgomery County’s new Police Accountability Board (PAB). County Executive Marc Elrich released the names of the nine nominees Wednesday. The county received more than… Read More
The Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center at 2450 Lyttonsville Road in Silver Spring reopens Monday, per a release from Montgomery County. The Coffield Center and the Long Branch Community… Read More
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Civilian Assistant Chief Carmen Facciolo has been put on administrative leave, County Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday. During a media briefing Wednesday, Elrich said he… Read More
It’s Wednesday, June 8, 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