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.
Police are investigating an apparent suicide near Sligo Creek Parkway, according to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). On Monday afternoon, police said Sligo Creek Parkway was… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 28, 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
Montgomery County health officials are still worried about severe cases of COVID-19 as they say the pandemic is moving to a more endemic phase. There were 162 new cases reported… Read More
Police are investigating a burglary and attempted rape in Silver Spring that occurred on Friday, per a release from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). According to police, a woman… Read More
A man faces federal charges for distributing fentanyl resulting in the death of a Bethesda teen. A criminal complaint has been filed against Mikiyas Maryie Kefyalew, or “Mick”, 24, of… Read More
Police arrested and charged a man for shooting during an argument with a group of people in Silver Spring. Elliott George Patterson, 34, of Silver Spring was charged for the… Read More
Republican Reardon Sullivan faces Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich (D) for the county executive seat in the general election. Despite running in a largely Democratic county, Sullivan believes he can… Read More
Police said a California woman was arrested for stealing nearly $14,000 from a Montgomery County resident through a lottery ticket scam. Daisy Castillo Badillo, 54, of Los Angeles, was apprehended… Read More
The number of citations issued for passing a stopped school bus in Montgomery County this calendar year is close to surpassing the total number in 2021, according to the Montgomery… Read More
Starting Friday, new rules will be into effect at Montgomery County high school athletic competitions after a “large altercation” at the Northwest-Gaithersburg football game last week, per the school district. … Read More
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 21, 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… Read More
Councilmembers passed a new bill to regulate e-scooters in Montgomery County. During a meeting Tuesday, the county council unanimously passed Bill 36-21, which establishes registration and operating requirements for e-scooters. … Read More