ICU Bed Capacity Remains a Concern in Montgomery County
Earlier this week, four of the six hospitals in Montgomery County were at maximum capacity for ICU beds, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said at a virtual council meeting… 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.
Elrich: Montgomery County May Begin Reopening Within Next Two Weeks
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the county may be able to begin reopening within the next week or two. The reopening will be gradual and will depend on metrics… Read More
Black Bear Spotted in Colesville Area
A black bear was seen in the Colesville area of Montgomery County on Monday, Montgomery Parks said in a statement. Black bears are rare in our county, according to the… Read More
Five Things to Know for May 20 in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, May 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Student Awards Ceremony: MCPS student art will be recognized in a first-time poster art… Read More
Council Discusses Postponing Renovations for South Lake Elementary School
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to approve several changes to the FY21-26 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) at a virtual meeting Tuesday. Funding was reduced in areas including road rehabilitation… Read More
Sandy Spring Teacher is a Contestant on JEOPARDY!
A Sandy Spring teacher is a contestant in the 2020 JEOPARDY! Teachers Tournament, according to a news release from the long-running TV game show. Anne Pulju is a 10-12th grade… Read More
Elrich Issues Executive Order Extending ‘Stay at Home’ Order
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to approve County Executive Marc Elrich’s executive order to extend Gov. Larry Hogan’s Stay at Home order. On May 6, Hogan amended his March… Read More
Kensington Family Makes Neighbors Smile with Daily ‘Bad Dad Jokes’
Neighbors get a laugh walking past the Schruben home in Kensington. Tom Schruben began posting daily “bad dad jokes” outside his home to lift his spirits during the COVID-19 Stay… Read More
M&T Bank Funds Over $1.5 Billion in Maryland PPP Loans
8,366 M&T Bank customers in Maryland have been approved for the Payment Protection Program (PPP) as of Wednesday, according to Scott Graham, a spokesperson for M&T Bank’s Maryland, Washington, D.C.,… Read More
Elrich: ‘Montgomery County is Not Changing its Policies’
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles held a press conference Thursday to clarify the county’s position on reopening during the COVID-19 epidemic. On Wednesday,… Read More
Silver Spring Man Dies After Car Collision in April
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) detectives are investigating an April collision that is now fatal. Officers and fire and rescue service responded to Layhill Road and… Read More
Remdesivir Medication Being Delivered to Hospitals to Help COVID-19 Symptoms
The antiretroviral drug proven to help with COVID-19 is being delivered to hospitals in Montgomery County, County Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services Dr. Travis Gayles said at… Read More