All Metro Stations Will Open Sept. 8 for the First Time Since March
Sept. 8 is scheduled to be the first day all Metro stations will be open since March 19, the agency announced Monday. Metro more than doubled weekly rail trips on… 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.
Some Concerned Over Lack of Muslims on Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee
In November 2019, the Montgomery County Council passed a racial equity and social justice bill in hopes of helping combat institutional inequity. The bill established the 15-member Racial Equity and… Read More
State Sen. Kagan Offers Advice for Smooth Voting Process
Marylanders will be mailed applications to request a ballot for the upcoming November election. Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-Montgomery), who represents Rockville and Gaithersburg, offered advice on how to easily make… Read More
Viral Trump Lip-Syncer, Magruder Alum Sarah Cooper Lands Netflix Special
Viral comedian Sarah Cooper is getting her own Netflix special. Cooper, a Magruder High School alum, has been in the limelight recently for her TikTok videos lip-syncing to President Donald Trump.… Read More
After Classifying Soccer as High Risk, County Still Reviewing Guidelines
Montgomery County is still considering how to approach soccer during the ongoing pandemic. County Executive Marc Elrich issued an executive order last week amending his Phase 2 reopening order. Under… Read More
No Stranger to ‘Firsts,’ Councilmember Navarro Applauds Harris Nomination
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he had chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running-vice president. If elected, Harris would be the first woman and… Read More
MCPS Hosting Live Conversation About Fall Reopening Wednesday Evening
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is hosting a live, virtual conversation about its new draft plan for the fall semester Wednesday evening. Officials will address questions from the school community.… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 12, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 12 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Discussion: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will have a virtual conversation about its new… Read More
Chef José Andrés Takes Non-Profit to Baltimore and Lebanon
Chef and Bethesda resident José Andrés brought his non-profit World Central Kitchen (WCK) to Baltimore to feed residents after a house explosion Monday killed two people and damaged many homes.… Read More
After Two Extensions, Lakeforest Mall Owner Unable to Buy Anchor Stores
After being granted two extensions by the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council, the real estate investment firm that owns Lakeforest Mall has not been able to buy any of the… Read More
University of Maryland Will Begin Fall Semester With Two Weeks Virtual Learning
The University of Maryland (UMD) will begin the fall semester with two weeks of all-virtual instruction, President Darryll Pines announced Monday. “I know this two-week delay is disappointing, but it… Read More
Montgomery County Under Hyperthermia Alert Until 6 P.M.
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert 1-6 p.m. on Monday. The alert means that the heat index is predicted to be at least 95 degrees. In other words, when… Read More