2 Men Convicted in 2013 Aspen Hill Murder
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
Maryam Shahzad
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.
County Using Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Vaccine
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
Blair Reflects on Close Loss: ‘There’s No Second Place’
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
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 7, In Montgomery County
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
One Man Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Rockville Stabbings
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
Residents ‘Very Excited’ About Return of Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade After 2-Year Hiatus
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.
‘They Deserve Our Support’: Families Remember Lives Lost to Overdose
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 Approaching 500 Reported Monkeypox Cases
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
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 31, In Montgomery County
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
‘People Are Ready to Come Back’: Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade Returns After 2 Years
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
County, School Leaders Kick Off New Academic Year
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
Elrich Vows to ‘Do A Better Job of Letting People Know What We’re Doing’
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