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 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
The Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade returned Monday after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Attendees lined East Diamond Avenue in Old Towne to watch the event.
On Thursday, families gathered for a ceremony and vigil in Rockville to remember loved ones who died from overdose. Aug. 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, there were… Read More
Maryland is approaching 500 reported monkeypox cases. The state has 484 cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Montgomery County health officials. There were 349… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 31, 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 p.m.… Read More
The Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade is back on after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. MyMCM talked to Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman about the upcoming event. The 84th Annual… Read More
Monday was the first day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). County and school leaders held a press conference at the new Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School in… Read More
Following a recount, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was certified as the Democratic nominee for county executive. He defeated candidate David Blair by 32 votes. On Monday, MyMCM spoke to… Read More
On Thursday, President Joe Biden came to Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville to rally Democrats ahead of the November election. During the event with the Democratic National Committee, Biden… Read More
A new elementary school will open in Gaithersburg just in time for the new school year. On Tuesday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting at the… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has taken steps to try to address safety and security in the new school year through measures like increased staffing and collaboration with police. Next… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 24, 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 p.m.… Read More