Girls Flag Football Launching at MCPS
This fall, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will pilot girls’ flag football as a varsity sport. The sport will be at all 25 high schools. On Monday, MCM went to… 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.
‘There Are No Winners In This Budget’: School Board Members Pass Budget With Concerns
School Board Member Shebra Evans said, “There are no winners” in the budget approved Tuesday for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 12, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Women Veterans Day: The county’s Commission on Veterans Affairs will… Read More
School Board Approves Operating Budget With Cutbacks
The school board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) on Tuesday. After the vote, parents of students in the school system’s virtual… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 11, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, June 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MCPS Budget: The school board is expected to approve the… Read More
Teachers Rally on Eve of MCPS Budget Vote
Teachers marched in downtown Silver Spring Monday before the school board finalizes a budget Tuesday. “We are looking for full funding for our schools so that we do not have… Read More
Pride Flag Goes Up in Rockville
A Pride flag went up outside the Executive Office Building in Rockville in an annual event to mark Pride Month. County leaders raised the flag Monday for a sixth year.… Read More
Thomas Sims Named Takoma Park Police Officer of the Year for 2023
Cpl. Thomas Sims is the Takoma Park Police Department’s Officer of the Year for 2023. “Known for his positive and professional demeanor, Corporal Sims embodies the qualities of a dedicated… Read More
Tornado With ‘No Forewarning’ Had Winds Up to 105 MPH
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado with winds up to 105 mph came through Montgomery County on Wednesday, starting in Poolesville and ending in Gaithersburg. Luke Hodgson, director… Read More
Man Arrested in Gaithersburg Shooting
Police said a man was arrested and charged with killing a man following a reported shooting Sunday in Gaithersburg. Anthony Blackford, 39, was arrested Tuesday, according to the Montgomery County Police… Read More
Wootton Student Who Allegedly Planned Shooting Indicted
A Wootton High School student who was arrested and charged for allegedly planning a school shooting has been indicted, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). In April,… Read More
No Fatalities Reported Following 2 Likely Tornadoes, Severe Weather
No fatalities were reported in Montgomery County following severe weather and two likely tornados seen in Poolesville and Gaithersburg on Wednesday. There were some injuries. Five people were taken to… Read More