5 Things to Know Today, May 5, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, May 5 and it’s Cinco de Mayo. On this day in 1862, the Mexican Army was victorious over Napoleon III’s French forces at the Battle of Puebla.… 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.
MCPS Teacher of the Year Overcame Homelessness: ‘It’s That Untold Story That Can Set a Lot of People Free’
Last week, Joseph Bostic, Jr. was named Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year. Bostic, originally from Macon, Georgia, is the math content specialist and eighth-grade team… Read More
Carousel at Glen Echo Park Reopens for First Time Since 2019
The Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park reopened May 1 for its 100th anniversary season. The ride was installed in 1921; it’s one of the few working antique carousels in… Read More
Montgomery College President Appointed Next President of Nevada State College
Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard has been appointed President of Nevada State College (NSC). The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the appointment during a meeting… Read More
Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Educator Named MCPS Teacher of the Year
Joseph Bostic, Jr., the math content specialist and eighth-grade team leader at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Germantown, is the Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) 2021-2022 Teacher of… Read More
Search Committee Recommends Montgomery College President to Lead Nevada State College
Update 5:45 p.m.: Here’s MyMCM’s story with updated news. DeRionne Pollard has officially be appointed Nevada State College’s next president: Montgomery College President Appointed Next President of Nevada State College… Read More
Montgomery County Will Not Follow State in Lifting Outdoor Dining, Masking Restrictions
On Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan lifted Maryland’s outdoor COVID-19 mask mandate effective immediately and lifted all outdoor dining restrictions beginning Saturday, May 1. Counties are allowed to enforce stricter COVID-19… Read More
Teacher Brings Music Videos with Students to Life as In-Person Learning Resumes
Michael Doggett began recording hip hop and rap songs with help from his Hallie Wells Middle School students last year, when all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students were learning… Read More
Hyattsville Man Charged in Violent 2003 Home Invasion Robbery of Silver Spring Family
A Hyattsville man was arrested for a 2003 home invasion robbery in Silver Spring in which suspects threatened and bound a family with duct tape, including two children, the Montgomery… Read More
Hogan Lifts State Outdoor Mask Mandate; Outdoor Dining Restrictions Will Lift Saturday
Gov. Larry Hogan lifted the state’s outdoor COVID-19 mask mandate effective immediately, he announced during a press conference Wednesday. “Masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors in the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 28, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, April 28 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and… Read More
15-Story Apartment Building Catches Fire in North Bethesda
About 75 firefighters responded to the Monterey Apartments in North Bethesda after an HVAC unit was “fully engulfed” on the roof, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More