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) officials met virtually Monday night to highlight safety, security and student well-being measures in schools. Last week, students at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown… Read More
New bus lanes are painted red on select Germantown roads in an effort to make travel more efficient in the area, Montgomery County leaders said during a press conference at… Read More
The Committee for Montgomery held its 32nd Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday. This year, the event featured a panel of candidates for the 2022 Maryland Governor’s race. The nine participating… Read More
Poolesville Town Manager Tony Tomasello will leave his position next spring, according to a news release Thursday. “It is with regret that the Commissioners of Poolesville announce that Tony Tomasello… Read More
Police arrested and charged an 18-year-old man for fatally stabbing a 19-year-old on Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring this week, per a release from the Montgomery County Police Department… Read More
Montgomery County officials continue to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations. 130 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19 as of Tuesday compared to 66 patients one month ago, Public Health Emergency… Read More
Carjackings in Montgomery County spiked 126% this year through Sept. 30 compared to the same time period last year. It was a topic of discussion at a meeting among county… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 8 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 and Rockville City police officers spoke with about 20 residents Monday night answering questions at the Village Green Condominium after a resident was a victim of attempted armed… Read More
As COVID-19 cases rise in Montgomery County, health officials anticipate numbers will continue to increase but hope local efforts will help maintain a low peak, County Public Health Emergency Preparedness… Read More
Clarksburg will have a new, permanent fire station to address the needs of a growing population, Montgomery County officials said during a groundbreaking event Friday. The site at 23420 Frederick… Read More
The annual Festival of Lights hosted by the Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kensington has been canceled this season. The institution cited… Read More