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.
Protesters wanted to make “Good Trouble” on Thursday by standing against the Trump administration in the spirit of late Congressman John Lewis. Protests happened nationwide, including in multiple locations in… Read More
It’s Friday, July 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. ‘Life-Changing’ Pickleball Trip to China: Friendship without borders was the… Read More
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) discussed the recently-passed federal spending bill and other current impacts of President Donald Trump’s Administration during County Executive Marc Elrich’s media briefing Wednesday. “The public… Read More
Friendship without borders was the theme of a pickleball diplomacy trip that Montgomery County student-athletes took to China. Over the weekend, the students premiered a documentary from the trip. MCM… Read More
It’s Wednesday, July 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Displaced Federal Workers Move Up In County Hiring, But Not… Read More
It’s Tuesday, July 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. MCM Hosts Play By Play Sports Broadcasting Camp: 40 young people… Read More
It’s Monday, July 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Gaithersburg Senior Living Apartments Given Deadline To Fix Air Conditioning:… Read More
In April, about 30 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) student-athletes went to China for a 12-day, 3-city pickleball tour. On Saturday, the pickleball team will premiere a 30-minute documentary from… Read More
It’s Friday, July 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Pool Renovated: Swimmers with disabilities have a new option in… Read More
Potomac native Ford Martin finished out his second U.S. Adaptive Open on Wednesday. He finished in a tie for 10th place in the coordination impairment category, according to the United… Read More
Swimmers with disabilities have a new option in Montgomery County. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Outdoor Pool in White Oak was renovated in a $3 million project to make it… Read More
It’s Wednesday, July 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Addressing Health Challenges: From 6-8 p.m., the county hosts a Zoom… Read More