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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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