New Bill Bans Blocking of Bike Lanes
As of June, nearly 60 crashes involving cyclists have happened this year in Montgomery County. County Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce a bill with the goal of making bike lanes… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience and is a University of Maryland graduate with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
5 Things to Know Today, July 28, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Purple Line: The Purple Line project is 80% complete, and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 25, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Bill Signed to Give Hiring Preference to Fired Federal Workers:… Read More
Bill Signed to Give Hiring Preference to Fired Federal Workers
A bill was signed into law Thursday to give fired federal workers preference when applying for county jobs. Last week, the county council unanimously approved the hiring preference for federal… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. ‘Abnormal’ Storm Results in Stranded Motorists, Creeks Overflowing Banks: A flood… Read More
Therapeutic Kayaking Makes Water Sport Inclusive
Ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), kayakers with disabilities had the opportunity to go out on the water at Little Seneca Lake in Boyds.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Food Insecurity Concerns Escalate After Trump Bill Signing: The new… Read More
Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Columbia Pike
A Maryland man was killed by a driver in an SUV while walking across Columbia Pike in the Fairland-White Oak area Friday evening, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. ‘Good Trouble’ Protests: Protesters wanted to make “good trouble” on… Read More
‘Good Trouble’ Protesters Across County Stand Against Trump Administration
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
5 Things to Know Today, July 18, In Montgomery County
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
Raskin Attacks Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
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