Holy Cross Health Opens New Cancer Center in Wheaton
On Thursday, Holy Cross Health opened a new cancer center in Wheaton. “What you see here this evening represents hundreds of hours of work behind the scenes,” said Dr. Norvell… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
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.
Nike Unite Store Opens in Downtown Silver Spring
On Thursday, customers lined up for the grand opening of a new Nike Unite store in downtown Silver Spring. Nike Unite stores are designed to reflect local communities. The new… Read More
After Fatal Silver Spring Fire, Elrich Addresses Lack of Sprinklers in High-Rises
On Saturday, a fire in a Downtown Silver Spring high-rise apartment building killed a woman and displaced many residents. On Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the county hopes… Read More
18-Year-Old Dead After Single-Vehicle Highway Crash
Police said a single-vehicle collision on I-495 in Montgomery County killed a Virginia teen on Tuesday. Tera King, 18, of Woodbridge, Va., was pronounced dead at the scene by Montgomery… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Silver Spring Fire: Help residents affected by a fatal fire Saturday at the Arrive high-rise… Read More
Moore Meets With Leaders About New Research Facility in North Bethesda
On Friday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller came to North Bethesda to meet with local leaders about a new research facility planned for the area. “In… Read More
Montgomery Parks Seeks Applications for Silver Spring Art Installation
Up to $100,000 is offered to an artist for a new public art installation in downtown Silver Spring. The artist would create a permanent installation at the new Gene Lynch… Read More
‘Serious Issues Out There’: Report Shows Teen Girls Faced Record Levels of Violence, Suicide Risk
On Monday, the CDC released a new report that found teenage girls face “record high levels” of violence and suicide risk, per a release. The report is based on data… Read More
Students Taste-Test Potential School Menu Recipes
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is planning menus for the next academic year. On Wednesday, middle and high school students taste-tested 20 recipes at the MCPS Division of Food and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County Council Town Hall: The Montgomery County Council will host a hybrid town hall meeting… Read More
Police: Ex-Boyfriend Charged for Murder of 20-Year-Old Woman
Police said a Rockville man was arrested and charged for the murder of a woman who was reported missing in January before her body was found. 20-year-old Keylin Yolibeth Chavez-Dominguez… Read More
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory Council Requests Name Change to Reduce Stigma
A bill before the County Council Tuesday would rename Montgomery County’s Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory Council (AODAAC) the Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council. It would replace… Read More