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.
County Council President Evan Glass said it is “unconscionable” that residents at a Silver Spring apartment complex are facing restricted access to their own units after a fatal fire last… Read More
Police said a Rockville man has been arrested for several robberies in the Fallsgrove area, including one involving a Girl Scout troop. Gerrard Luke Harrison, 24, has been charged with… Read More
Following a traffic stop Monday, authorities seized more than 2,000 suspected fentanyl pills in total from a Silver Spring man, according to police. Markus Carter, 20, of Silver Spring, faces… Read More
All outdoor facilities at Northwood High School will close to members of the community indefinitely following multiple antisemitic and hate incidents, according to the school’s principal. “As you may be… Read More
Update — According to Metro Transit Police, the driver of the van “that caused” Thursday morning’s crash was charged with four infractions: unsafe lane change, failure to control speed to… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he will testify Thursday in Annapolis on a statewide minimum wage bill, as the county’s own minimum wage rate is steadily increasing. “It is… Read More
While youth are using fewer illicit drugs overall, opioid use has increased, said Montgomery County’s Health Officer. “We’re seeing decreasing use of illicit substances overall, decreasing use of alcohol and… Read More
A high school student was arrested and charged for a gas station armed robbery, according to police. Jeffrey Gabriel Johnson, 18, was arrested by Rockville City Police at Richard Montgomery… Read More
It’s Wednesday, March 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Peak Bloom: The National Parks Service will announce projections for peak cherry blossom bloom today.… Read More
“CTE Month” is recognized every February to highlight Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offers such programs, which provide technical skill education and career-related experiences.… Read More
Family members are seeking answers after a man was shot and killed on his birthday in Silver Spring. Last December, police said 29-year-old Nathaniel Potts was in the parking lot… Read More
As school officials remain concerned about fentanyl overdoses among youth, a second forum for families was held Saturday at Northwood High School. According to data previously shared by Montgomery County Public… Read More