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.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School won a Student Production Award from the Capital Emmys for its Social Distance Television program. Recipients include Aidan O’Connor, Editor; Devin Handy, Anchor/Writer; Elena Pitman, Anchor/Writer;… Read More
It is Wednesday, Sept. 29 and here are five things to know today in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly County Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmembers Hans Riemer and Will Jawando introduced a bill that would require all county employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face losing employment, with exemptions for… Read More
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) asks for the public’s help in identifying a suspect as detectives investigate a Sept. 2 robbery of a Germantown pharmacy. Officers responded to a… Read More
The Montgomery County community gathered Sunday in Rockville to memorialize two Black men who were lynched in the late 1800s. John Diggs-Dorsey was lynched in 1880 and Sidney Randolph in… Read More
In the late 1800s, two Black men were lynched in the Rockville area. On Sunday, leaders and residents joined a remembrance walk and soil collection ceremony to memorialize John Diggs-Dorsey… Read More
Montgomery Community Media is accepting applications for our new media mentorship program. The myMCMedia Mentorship Program will train 10 older adults (ages 55+), veterans and returning citizens in media production,… Read More
Community and nonprofit mental health organizations in Montgomery County say hiring diverse professionals is a challenge. The county council’s Education and Culture and Health and Human Services committees heard from… Read More
Montgomery County will address flooding and stormwater management as part of its Climate Action Plan, leaders said during a virtual county council meeting Tuesday. Councilmember Evan Glass noted a young… Read More
Several students were safely evacuated after a school bus was stuck in a small “sinkhole” in Layhill, County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer shared. One person… Read More
Poolesville Day 2021 was held Saturday by Whalen Commons, after being canceled last year due to COVID-19. This year marked the 29th annual Poolesville Day. The morning began with a… Read More
Residents were excited to join day-long fun and festivities at Poolesville Day 2021 on Saturday, one year after the event was canceled due to COVID-19. [hr] Previous Post: Residents Enjoy Poolesville… Read More