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.
Tenants in Montgomery County could face significant rent increases now that the bill that previously protected them has lapsed. Matt Losak, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Renters Alliance, spoke… Read More
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council passed two bills that aim to help county employees. Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced the bills last month. One provides six weeks of paid parental… Read More
Montgomery County returned to high COVID-19 community level transmission this week. During a media briefing Wednesday, Acting Health Officer Dr. James Bridgers said there is currently no recommendation to reinstate… Read More
It’s Wednesday, July 27, 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… Read More
On Tuesday, Montgomery County renters and local property associations testified on a county council bill that would reinstate a limit on rent increases after the previous limit expired. In a… Read More
Children at a lacrosse summer camp in White Oak received a visit from a Montgomery County native who co-hosts an ESPN women’s lacrosse show. Tari Kandemiri, co-host of Sound On… Read More
Montgomery County is under a Heat Emergency Alert until 8 p.m. Monday. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) issued the alert to begin at noon Sunday… Read More
Following Tuesday’s Maryland primary election, incumbent John McCarthy maintains a significant lead in the Montgomery County State’s Attorney race. On Friday, MyMCM sat down with McCarthy to discuss his time… Read More
Despite narrowly trailing businessman David Blair after early voting and Election Day voting in the Democratic Primary for Montgomery County Executive, incumbent Marc Elrich says he thinks things may turn… Read More
Tuesday was Maryland’s 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election. On Wednesday, MyMCM talked to Nancy Floreen, former Montgomery County Councilmember and 2018 County Executive candidate, about results so far and what they… Read More
It’s Wednesday, July 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hyperthermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from noon until 7 p.m. A… Read More
On Primary Election Day, MyMCM talked to Montgomery County residents who came out to Arcola Elementary School in Wheaton to cast their ballots. Voting runs through 8 p.m. Tuesday and… Read More