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.
One occupant was released from the hospital and the other remains following a small plane crash Sunday evening into power lines in Gaithersburg. Both patients’ conditions have improved, said Montgomery… Read More
A hearing to judge the competency of Catherine Hoggle, a mother charged with murdering her two young children, will continue into Monday. It was already extended following last week’s hearing,… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert until 9 a.m. Montgomery County has activated… Read More
Police said a fourth teen has been arrested in connection with a Germantown homicide in April on Gunners Branch Road. Detectives found evidence connecting Daylon Windell Miller, 17, of Germantown,… Read More
10 people were hospitalized and dozens were displaced Wednesday after an explosion and fire at a condominium complex on Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg. “It was scary,” said Nastasia Martinez,… Read More
Officials said an explosion and fire at a condominium complex on Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg injured at least 12 people and displaced residents from at least two dozen units. … Read More
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at 12:30… Read More
After more than a year without a permanent health officer in Montgomery County, the county council has confirmed Dr. Kisha Davis to the position. The council appointed Davis during a… Read More
Police said two men were taken to a hospital after a shooting at the Clyde’s of Chevy Chase restaurant very early Monday. One of the men was shot and both… Read More
Six women are set to join the Montgomery County Council following the general election last week. On Monday, Council President Gabe Albornoz welcomed the “extraordinary group of women” he said… Read More
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) has secured a second term, the Associated Press declared after Tuesday’s election. On Thursday, Van Hollen told MyMCM he will continue to push for… Read More
On Thursday, leaders signed a memorandum of understanding to bring a new research institute to North Bethesda. The facility will include research in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Virtual… Read More