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.
Leaders and community partners gathered in Rockville on Thursday to remember 69 residents who died in the last year and had experienced homelessness. Residents who were once homeless shared their… Read More
Officials in Montgomery County urge residents to be cautious as unhealthy air quality persists due to remnants from wildfires in Canada. A Code Purple air quality alert has been issued for… Read More
Students and parents testified before the Montgomery County school board Tuesday regarding opt-out choices for LGBTQ+ reading material in schools. Ahead of the meeting that day, parents and advocates on… Read More
Members of the Montgomery County Board of Elections were sworn in Monday. They were appointed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and confirmed by the state Senate, per a release… Read More
It’s Wednesday, June 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Graduations: The high school commencement season is on. Bethesda Chevy-Chase, Northwest and Springbrook high schools have graduation… Read More
Parents and advocates rallied on both sides Tuesday regarding opt-out options for LGBTQ+ reading material in schools. Moms for Liberty and Family Rights for Religious Freedom organized a rally outside… Read More
No injuries were reported after a fire at Bassett’s Restaurant in Poolesville around 2 p.m. Monday, according to officials. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) was dispatched for a… Read More
Suspects are wanted after a 16-year-old girl was shot at a block party Friday in the White Oak area, according to police. Police previously shared that a teenage female suffered… Read More
Police said a teenager suffered non-life threatening injuries in a shooting Friday in the White Oak area. Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to the 11400 block of Stewart… Read More
As the weather warms up, residents of all ages enjoyed a local water park while also learning about safety. The cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville hosted Water Safety Day at… Read More
Residents can celebrate Pride month throughout June in Montgomery County. To mark the start of the month on Thursday, county leaders raised a Pride flag in Rockville for the fifth… Read More
It’s Friday, June 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Graduations: The high school commencement season is on. Multiple schools have graduation ceremonies today. MCPS Announces… Read More