5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 10 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
Maryam Shahzad
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.
Union President Says MCPS Teachers Are Exhausted, Overworked
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teachers are overworked and exhausted, Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) President Jennifer Martin said during a press conference outside the MCPS Board of Education building… Read More
Student Charged With Attempted Murder in Blair High School Stabbing
A 16-year-old Montgomery Blair High School student is being charged as an adult after allegedly stabbing another student in a school parking lot Monday, according to Montgomery County Police (MCPD).… Read More
Police: Blair High School Student Stabbed in School Parking Lot
Update (5:45 p.m.): The suspect is a juvenile male, per a release from police Monday evening. He is a student at Montgomery Blair High School and charges are pending. He… Read More
COVID-19 Vaccinations Underway for 5-11 Year Olds
COVID-19 vaccinations for 5-11 year olds started Thursday in Montgomery County. On Friday, young residents waited to get their first dose at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring.… Read More
County Likely Avoids Reinstating Mask Mandate Tuesday
Montgomery County is likely to avoid reinstating an indoor mask mandate for now, as county data showed the jurisdiction re-entered moderate COVID-19 transmission Thursday. County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr.… Read More
Police Respond to ‘Serious Incident’ Reported in Wootton High School Locker Room
A “serious incident” occurred in a Wootton High School locker room involving Varsity football players on Tuesday, Principal Kimberly Boldon said in a letter to families. A staff member reported… Read More
Commission on Redistricting Approves Report to Send to County Council
On Wednesday, the Commission on Redistricting approved a report to send to the Montgomery County Council detailing a map and recommendations about how to divide the county into new districts… Read More
County Clinics Will Begin Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations Thursday
Montgomery County-run clinics will begin COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 on Thursday, leaders said during a virtual briefing Wednesday. Appointments should become available on the county’s online COVID-19 portal… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 3, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 3 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert until 10 a.m. Emergency Management… Read More
Mask Mandate Will Resume if County Hits 7 Straight Days of Substantial Transmission
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will be reinstated if the jurisdiction reaches seven straight days of CDC-defined substantial coronavirus transmission, rather than one day as a previous regulation required. The… Read More
MCPS Updates Student Quarantine Requirements
Leaders detailed updated COVID-19 quarantine guidance for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) during a virtual press conference Monday. The new guidance will take effect next Monday, Nov. 8, MCPS Interim… Read More