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) is planning to possibly implement virtual learning days when schools are closed for snow and inclement weather, and the school system asks for feedback from… Read More
On Jan. 17, 59-year-old Luz Marina Roa was attempting to walk across Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton when a driver struck her and fled. She was pronounced dead on the… Read More
61 faith-based and nonprofit organizations have been awarded $700,000 to support their security needs. “Our action on this predates the incident of two weeks ago,” County Executive Marc Elrich said… Read More
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) will assign additional officers to Magruder High School this week to provide a safety net following a shooting last week. Last Friday, the school… Read More
Update (Jan. 31): A GoFundMe online fundraiser has been created for the Nichols family. As of Monday afternoon, more than $21,000 of the $30,000 goal has been raised. Original (Jan.… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert through the day. The Hypothermia Alert… Read More
The 17-year-old Magruder High School student charged with shooting another student in a school bathroom had ghost gun parts delivered to his home, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Chief Marcus… Read More
A 17-year-old Magruder High School student, who is charged with attempted second-degree murder and other charges following a shooting at the school, will be held without bond as the result… Read More
A 17-year-old Magruder High School student was arrested following a shooting Friday at the school, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Officials held a press conference outside Sequoyah… Read More
In the latest issue of The Amplifier student magazine, students from Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Blake and Einstein High Schools tackled problems facing Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More
Susan Joy Butler, second-generation owner of Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, has died at age 63 after battling cancer, the orchard said Wednesday. “After beating the odds for years, she ultimately… Read More
Starting Friday, Montgomery County residents can pick up free N95 face masks along with rapid COVID-19 tests at public libraries. Residents will be limited to four masks per adult, according… Read More