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.
The holiday season is underway. MCM spoke with Cheryl Heimlich, who runs storereporter.com, about Black Friday as well as new store openings and holiday festivities at Westfield Montgomery Mall. Store Reporter… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Rain is predicted through this morning in many locations, according to the National Weather… Read More
A fire and partial building collapse led to more than $10 million in damage at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Western Avenue in Chevy Chase. Around… Read More
Residents made their voices heard when a longtime McDonald’s in Cabin John Village was expected to close at the end of the year. One online petition and more than 2,600… Read More
Police are asking for help finding a suspect considered to be “armed and dangerous” who is wanted for a fatal shooting at the White Oak Shopping Center this month. Markus… Read More
Montgomery County high school students participated in a letter-writing protest Saturday to call for a ceasefire in Palestine. At the Islamic Center of Maryland, participants wrote more than 150 letters… Read More
The holiday season is starting and the area’s only Thanksgiving parade was held Saturday. Attendees at the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Silver Spring watched marching bands, floats and… Read More
Police said 12 juvenile teens and an 18-year-old were arrested Monday in connection with carjackings or vehicle theft. All juvenile suspects were taken to police district stations and then released… Read More
David Hall Dixon, 42, of Takoma Park, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday in Montgomery County Circuit Court, per the county State’s Attorney’s Office. On the morning… Read More
CASA’s executive director has issued an apology after receiving backlash from residents and elected officials when the organization made a statement on Palestine and Israel. “Our message was flawed, diminishing… Read More
County Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a bill that aims to address “period poverty” and would require free menstrual products in more public restrooms. Under the Menstrual Products Access and Equity… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Highs will be in the 50s to lower 60s, according to the National… Read More