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.
On Monday, Marriott International unveiled its new global headquarters in Bethesda with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 21-story building on Wisconsin Avenue has been in the works for six years. It… Read More
People should talk to their physicians if they have symptoms of long COVID, officials advise. “Yes, if you are experiencing long COVID symptoms you absolutely should talk to your physician,”… Read More
Detectives are investigating an armed robbery of a Germantown store and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. Police responded to the Wisteria Beer and Wine located… Read More
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council received an update on a racial equity and social justice review of Thrive Montgomery 2050, a plan to guide the county for the next… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Early Release Day: Today is an early release day for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students. Calendar… Read More
Montgomery County Council committees will hold a joint session this month to discuss the status of the open county health officer position. The council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO)… Read More
Officials expect county high school wellness centers to be fully staffed by October. As of last week, just over half of wellness centers have hired staff, said Mark Hodge, Acting… Read More
On Friday, two defendants were convicted on first-degree murder charges in a 2013 homicide in Aspen Hill, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Bryan Byrd, 31, of… Read More
Montgomery County provides an updated COVID-19 booster shot for residents ages 12+. County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) booster clinics will administer a bivalent vaccine that offers protection… Read More
In the primary election for Montgomery County Executive, candidate David Blair lost the Democratic nomination to incumbent Marc Elrich by just 32 votes. Blair previously competed with Elrich in the… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 7, 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
Police said one man was killed and another man suffered serious injuries in two stabbings in Rockville on Saturday. 35-year-old Jonathan Lawrence Moore of Silver Spring was killed, according to… Read More