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.
Construction for a new Pepco substation will cause major traffic disruptions on part of Randolph Road in Rockville beginning later this month. Per a press release from the county, the… Read More
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert until 7 p.m. Tuesday. County Emergency Management issues the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. These conditions… Read More
Lawrence Sakkestad, 35, pleaded guilty on Monday to the first-degree murder of 39-year-old Jennifer Sparks in Germantown in 2019, according to online case records. Sentencing is set for Aug. 27… Read More
Montgomery County’s Little League team “MoCo LoCo” won this year’s state championship and is two wins away from the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. This is the first… Read More
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced new COVID-19 vaccination requirements for state employees who work in congregate settings with vulnerable populations. State employees working in these settings must show proof of… Read More
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan awarded a governor’s citation to the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department. “I’m proud of every single one of you,” Hogan told fire and rescue members… Read More
Montgomery County leaders and public safety officials joined residents at neighborhood events Tuesday for National Night Out. The annual event is meant for police to connect with residents and for… Read More
Julia Birch, 26, last week admitted to killing her roommate, 92-year-old Nancy Ann Frankel, according to Montgomery County Police (MCPD). Frankel’s cause of death was asphyxiation, Officer Carlos Cortes, with… Read More
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County Media Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and… Read More
Law enforcement leaders joined residents at numerous neighborhood block parties in Montgomery County for National Night Out on Tuesday. The event allows police to connect with residents and leaders to… Read More
The Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) Department extended summer camp programs at select recreation centers to serve families that benefit from the department’s financial assistance program. Per a release from the… Read More
A woman has been arrested and charged with killing her roommate in Kensington, Montgomery County Police (MCPD) wrote in a release. Julia Birch, 26, admitted to killing 92-year-old Nancy Ann… Read More