Five Things to Know for July 1 in Montgomery County
July is here! Yes, we’re serious, even though it is International Joke Day. 1. Minimum Wage Increase: The minimum wage in Montgomery County increases today to $14 for large employers,… 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.
‘I Feel Sick’: MCPS Officials Express Disgust About Sexual Assault, Harassment and Racism Allegations
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials expressed their disgust at a board meeting Monday toward recent allegations of sexual assault, harassment and racism made by current and former students. “When… Read More
School Board and Officials Discuss Two Options for Fall: Hybrid and Fully Remote Learning
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school board and other officials discussed two options for back-to-school at a meeting Monday evening. The first is a hybrid option based on school… Read More
Blair High School Principal Acknowledges Social Media Posts About Sexual Assaults
Montgomery Blair High School Principal Renay Johnson sent a message Sunday to the Blair community about recent sexual harassment and assault allegations from students. Allegations from students across Montgomery County… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 29 in Montgomery County
Today is Monday, June 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Playgrounds Begin Reopening: Montgomery Parks will begin gradually reopening playgrounds today. Parks reminds residents… Read More
Metro Will Extend Service for 10 Stations on July 4th
Metro will extend service at 10 stations after 4th of July fireworks on the National Mall. The affected stations are: L’Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian, Federal Triangle, Metro Center, McPherson Sq, Farragut… Read More
Shark Tank Contender ‘Cinnaholic’ Opens in Gaithersburg
The vegan bakery ‘Cinnaholic’ opened in Crown Gaithersburg on June 19. The founders introduced the franchise on the television show ‘Shark Tank’ in 2014.
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream Opening Second Location in Bethesda
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream will open at a second location in Bethesda. The locally-sourced ice cream shop is planned to open in the Wildwood Shopping Center between Le Pain Quotidien… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 26 in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, June 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. LGBTQIA Webinar: The county planning department will hold a webinar called “Community Connectedness for… Read More
Strathmore Announces Five Big Events Despite Current Closures
The Music Center at Strathmore announced five events for 2020 and 2021, despite current COVID-19 closures. The powerhouse arts center in North Bethesda plans on moving forward with the events.… Read More
Whitman Students Demand Expulsion of Students Charged in Racist Incident
Walt Whitman High School SGA members signed a Racism Accountability Letter demanding that the students involved with spray painting a noose and a racial slur on a utility shed near… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 24 in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, June 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Pride Month Contemporary Conversation Series: Montgomery County Public Libraries will have a panel discussion… Read More