Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
Montgomery County Council at-large candidates discussed the county budget and taxes among other issues affecting residents during a forum Saturday, May 16. Montgomery Community Media CEO Jasmine White moderated the… Read More
It’s Monday, May 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Heat Wave: Highs will be in the low to mid… Read More
After postponing their budget vote, County Councilmembers reconvened Friday and approved a $7.9 billion operating budget by a vote of 9-2. Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Dawn Luedtke voted against it.… Read More
It’s Friday, May 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Protest in Council Chambers: Protest erupted in council chambers Thursday after the… Read More
Protesters erupted in discontent inside council chambers after the council president announced that Thursday’s budget session would be delayed until Friday. Councilmembers were set to wrap up operating budget deliberations… Read More
Montgomery Community Media CEO Jasmine White will moderate a candidate forum for county council at-large candidate Saturday afternoon in Rockville. The forum is from 1-4 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist… Read More
It’s Thursday, May 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Cooler weather today, according to the National Weather Service. There… Read More
In a split vote, the Montgomery County Council voted 6-5 Wednesday to move forward with a progressive income tax structure. Budget deliberations are not done yet and will continue until… Read More
It’s Wednesday, May 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Ballot Drop Boxes: Drop boxes are now available in the county… Read More
It’s Tuesday, May 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Summer Program Registration Opens: Summer registration for county recreation programs starts… Read More
It’s Monday, May 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. The Pulse: Watch the new episode here. 2. Glass Proposes Pause to… Read More
In Silver Spring, crews installed the final piece of rail Thursday to connect Montgomery and Prince George’s counties through the Purple Line. The light rail will run from Bethesda to… Read More