Museum Honors Josiah Henson who Escaped Slavery in Montgomery County
The Josiah Henson Museum and Park opened April 23. It walks you through the life of Henson on the North Bethesda property where he was enslaved. Born into slavery in… 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.
Leaders Announce Joint Initiative to Address Student Safety and Wellbeing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined local leaders Friday to announce the interagency “Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Initiative,” which aims to reshape public safety in Montgomery County Public… Read More
‘It’s Exciting’: High School Students Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
All Marylanders ages 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. During a county council meeting Tuesday, Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said the county is looking at… Read More
Less Than 1% of Students Waitlisted for In-Person Learning, MCPS Superintendent Smith Says
As of April 12, 42% of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have no waitlist for returning to in-person learning, Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith said during a school board meeting Tuesday.… Read More
Elrich on Chauvin Verdict: ‘Hopefully it’s a Beginning of a Reckoning’
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Tuesday’s jury verdict for former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin; he was found guilty for… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 21, and here are five things to know for today in Montgomery County: 1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis… Read More
County, State Leaders React to Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
Montgomery County and state leaders are reacting to the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, who on Tuesday was found guilty for the murder of… Read More
Council Approves Limited Capacity for School Graduations, Other Guidance for Ceremonies
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to limit school graduation ceremonies to 50% of venue capacity for outdoor ceremonies; capacity is limited to 25% for indoor ceremonies or 250… Read More
More Than $640,000 Awarded to County Environmental Projects
More than $640,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 15 environmental projects in Montgomery County, officials announced Sunday. “Great start to #EarthWeek!” County Executive Marc Elrich wrote on Twitter.… Read More
MCPS Has Received About 70 Unaccompanied Minors in Last Few Weeks, Albornoz Says
Over the last few weeks, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has received about 70 students who MCPS believes are unaccompanied minors, Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz told reporters during a… Read More
Leaders Announce Additional COVID-19 Rent Relief, Urge Residents to Help Others
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other county leaders held a press conference Friday to announce additional rent relief for eligible residents. Phase 3 of the county’s COVID-19 rent relief… Read More
Police: Suspect in Custody Following Search in Downtown Crown
Updated (April 16): Montgomery County Police (MCPD) identified Twon Kelly, 25, as the suspect arrested for second-degree rape. MCPD said that during investigation, police found a gun under a doormat… Read More