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 Public Schools (MCPS) named its Teacher of the Year. Shannon McKenzie, child development teacher at Clarksburg High School, won the title during a ceremony Monday night at BlackRock… Read More
The National Weather Service (NWS) for the Baltimore/Washington region confirmed a tornado came through Poolesville on Saturday. “National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington has confirmed an EF-0 tornado that tracked through Poolesville,… Read More
A man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 110 years for a 2021 murder at a Silver Spring apartment complex, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office… Read More
Police said detectives are investigating a shooting in the Fairland area. Officers responded to the 14300 block of Fairdale Road at about 10:13 p.m. on April 13, according to a… Read More
Students and local leaders explored a new mobile science lab experience Thursday night at Gaithersburg Middle School. The lab is retrofitted in a traveling shipping container and offers students an… Read More
Police say a man has been arrested and charged with indecent exposure after he reportedly exposed himself on an elevator in Silver Spring. Emmanuel Horton, 35, of an unconfirmed address… Read More
Officers apprehended three juveniles in Takoma Park for a carjacking, according to police. A carjacking occurred in Silver Spring at about 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, and the vehicle was going into… Read More
An investigation shows that allegations of a hostile work environment at the Montgomery County Planning Board are unfounded, according to County Council President Evan Glass. County Executive Marc Elrich said… Read More
It’s Wednesday, April 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Budget Discussion: County Executive Marc Elrich will hold the third of six community discussions about… Read More
Several fires were reported in Montgomery County on Tuesday after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a fire weather warning for the area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a… Read More
Three seven-year-old elementary schoolers were taken to hospitals after they consumed what police say may have been a methamphetamine-related drug like Adderall or MDMA. Detectives from the Rockville City Police… Read More
After former Councilmember Craig Rice withdrew his name from consideration for a newly-created position amid criticism, County Executive Marc Elrich denied accusations of cronyism. Elrich proposed the legislation that would… Read More