McKnight: MCPS ‘Grateful and Happy’ With Opt-Out Ruling
Last week, a federal judge denied a motion to reinstate opt-outs for LGBTQ+ storybooks in classrooms as a lawsuit continues. “We are grateful and happy that we were able 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.
Families Attend Back-to-School Fair at Wheaton Mall
Families came out to Westfield Wheaton mall on Saturday for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) annual Back-to-School Fair. More than 100 tables were set up to offer information and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 25, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Aug. 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Foodie Fridays: Rhiannon Smith, founder of Takoma Park-based Kiyoshi Botanicals, will host a discussion from… Read More
First Montgomery County Sheetz Opens in Gaithersburg
The county’s first Sheetz opened in Gaithersburg. The restaurant and convenience chain has a new location at 751 Progress Way. A grand opening was held on Thursday, and gas prices… Read More
First Sheetz in County Will Offer Lower Gas Prices to Celebrate Opening
The first-ever Sheetz in Montgomery County will offer gas prices as low as $2.99 per gallon on Thursday and Friday to celebrate its opening in Gaithersburg. Sheetz, a restaurant and… Read More
Elrich Reiterates Calls for ‘True, Independent’ MCPS Investigation
After Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) selected a law firm to investigate allegations surrounding a school principal, County Executive Marc Elrich reiterated calls for a “true, independent investigation.” “It would… Read More
Metro Says New, Higher Gates Reduced Fare Evasion by 70%
Metro says that new faregates have reduced evasion. Metro launched the higher faregates this summer to prevent customers from gate-hopping. Preliminary data shows a more than 70% reduction in fare… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Poll Worker Recruitment Day: Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day and the county’s Board of… Read More
Police: Man Wanted in Connection to July Murder
Police said a Montgomery Village man is wanted in connection to a July murder in the White Oak area. Detectives ask for the public’s help locating the suspect. According to… Read More
Invalid Bomb Threat at Bullis School Believed to be Related to Westfield Montgomery ‘Swatting’
Officers responded to Bullis School in Potomac on Tuesday for a reported bomb threat that police believe is related to a threat last Friday at Westfield Montgomery mall. The threat… Read More
2 Councilmembers Ask Inspectors General to Investigate MCPS Principal Allegations
Two county councilmembers asked for a “truly independent” investigation surrounding reported sexual harassment complaints toward a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) principal. The letter, addressed to the Maryland Inspector General… Read More
Board of Elections Recruiting Poll Workers for Upcoming Election Season
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, the county’s Board of Elections is calling on civic-minded voters to serve as poll workers during the upcoming election season. Early voting starts May… Read More