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.
It’s Wednesday, March 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Cherry Blossoms: If you don’t feel like heading downtown to see everyone’s favorite spring flowers, there… Read More
Police said a Silver Spring man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges related to a fatal Rockville street racing crash. The charges stem from a collision last… Read More
Employers in the county will be prohibited from asking job applicants about sexual and reproductive health information. County councilmembers passed a bill Tuesday to, according to council documents, “flatly prohibit” employers… Read More
A Wheaton man has pleaded guilty to murder following a deadly fight in downtown Silver Spring in 2021. Nickolis Williams, 33, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Friday for the death… Read More
Former Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight will get $1.3 million in a separation agreement. The Montgomery County Board of Education and McKnight mutually agreed to separate effective Feb. 2, which came… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich will travel to Taiwan for the second year in a row to represent the county during an international conference and to recruit companies to come here… Read More
Nothing Bundt Cakes opened in Germantown on Friday. The bakery’s latest location in the county had its grand opening at 20650 Seneca Meadows Parkway. 20% of sales Friday will be… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a $7.1 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 operating budget on Thursday. This year, he did not propose a tax increase. Last year Elrich proposed a… Read More
136 nonprofits, faith organizations and houses of worship in Montgomery County were awarded $900,000 in security grants in an effort to deter hate crimes. The funding can go toward security… Read More
It’s Wednesday, March 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: The National Weather Service forecasts a warm stretch through Friday. Today will mark… Read More
Police said a Germantown man has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing minors at a Derwood church. Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez, 33, was arrested on Monday, according to the… Read More
Update: Police identified the woman who died in Monday’s collision as 77-year-old Maria Perdomo of Silver Spring. Police stated she was driving a Subaru Outback, making a left turn from northbound… Read More