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.
Montgomery County Councilmembers abruptly ended an event recognizing teachers after disruptions from union members. The council planned to present a proclamation during Tuesday’s session recognizing Teacher Appreciation Day, led by… Read More
Police said two suspects have been charged for armed robbery in Silver Spring. Shamell Naquan Joyner, 35, of Washington D.C., is charged with two armed robberies and Aaron Christopher Johnson,… Read More
Last week, a county council committee moved to reduce some requested funding for Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) operating budget. On Monday, Council President Evan Glass said the full council… Read More
The Montgomery County Council celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this week. Council President Evan Glass and Councilmember Kristin Mink hosted a commemoration Tuesday. Mink is the… Read More
Leaders remind residents Medicaid renewal conditions change as the federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends. “During the pandemic, many more people were able to qualify for Medicaid, but beginning last… Read More
A new senior apartment complex with affordable units in downtown Silver Spring is named after former County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett. The Leggett, at 1315 Apple Avenue, is 16 stories… Read More
Three finalists for Montgomery County Planning Board chair were interviewed on Tuesday. Candidates Peter Fosselman, Artie Harris and Hans Riemer answered questions from county councilmembers. Last October, all five planning… Read More
A new collection site has opened to accept donations of durable medical equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs and at-home hospital beds. County officials opened the site at the Shady… Read More
It’s Wednesday, May 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Free Deck Inspection: In an effort to prevent deck collapses and injuries, the county is… Read More
County Councilmember Will Jawando announced his run for U.S. Senate on Tuesday. “I think this is a unique opportunity, it’s a generational change,” Jawando told MyMCM on Tuesday. “Senator Cardin… Read More
Police said a man died in a two-vehicle collision involving a tow truck Friday in the Montgomery Village area. 51-year-old Juan Antonio Lamas Salcido, of Gaithersburg, was pronounced dead at… Read More
The deadly February fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartments has been classified as having an “undetermined” cause, according to a recently-released report, and factors like a lack of sprinkler… Read More