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.
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
Montgomery County has installed 35 new flood sensors. The sensors will serve as an early warning system that can track rising water and alert authorities so the public can be… Read More
A dozen people were displaced due to a fire likely caused by a charging e-scooter in Derwood on Thursday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich said the county will initiate a search for “plan B” after former Councilmember Craig Rice withdrew from consideration for a newly-created position. “This was important work,… Read More
A man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years for killing a man in Aspen Hill in 2013, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). … Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich blasted a ruling from a Texas judge regarding an abortion pill and said it impacts concerns the county has about protecting women’s health. Last week,… Read More
Montgomery County will have a new urban district. County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday to establish an urban district in Friendship Heights on the county’s side. Council Vice President Andrew Friedson… Read More