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.
Two adults were injured on the Beltway Tuesday when a loose truck tire hit a minivan, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. The… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich denounced disruptions made during a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school board meeting. On Tuesday, the school board voted unanimously to make mask-wearing optional in… Read More
It’s Wednesday, March 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing (Time Change): County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media… Read More
Montgomery County residents testified in support of a bill for certain gender-inclusive restrooms during a county council public hearing Tuesday. Council bill 4-22 would require single-user restrooms in places of… Read More
On Monday, the new Nebel Street Shelter opened at 11600 Nebel Street in Rockville. The facility will provide temporary shelter year-round for up to 200 men experiencing homelessness. It will… Read More
Gas prices are surging nationwide, including in Montgomery County. According to AAA, the national average price for gas is nearly $4.07 per gallon as of Monday. It is close to… Read More
The new Nebel Street Shelter in Rockville opens Monday. It is a permanent facility that will provide temporary shelter for up to 200 men experiencing homelessness. It could potentially house… Read More
March 2022 marks two years of battling COVID-19 in Montgomery County. On Thursday night, the community gathered for a candlelight vigil at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton to… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has asked county Health and Human Services (DHHS) to look into ways to prepare for potential Ukrainian refugees who may come to the jurisdiction, he… Read More
Several apartment buildings were hit after gun shots were fired Tuesday afternoon in Rockville, according to the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD). No injuries were reported, RCPD wrote on Twitter.… Read More
It’s Wednesday, March 2, 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
March is Women’s History Month. To commemorate the month, Councilmember Nancy Navarro presented a proclamation recognizing the Fire Fit Fire Smart Program during a council meeting Tuesday. The program empowers… Read More