MCPS Seeks 157 More Full-Time Teachers
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has 246 full-time teacher openings as of Monday morning, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight shared during a media briefing. She said that number was 396… 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.
County Places Order for Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
This week, Montgomery County placed its first order for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Gaithersburg-based Novavax. In July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency use authorization of… Read More
No Decision In Hoggle Competency Hearing
A judge did not make a decision regarding Catherine Hoggle’s competency to stand trial during a Thursday hearing. Hoggle is charged with murdering her two young children, Sarah and Jacob… Read More
Residents, Law Enforcement Join National Night Out
Officials, police officers and residents across Montgomery County joined National Night Out events on Tuesday. The nationwide annual celebration aims to enhance relationships between communities and law enforcement. The county… Read More
Elrich, Delegates Invite 10 Companies to Relocate From States Banning Abortion
Leaders in Montgomery County sent letters inviting 10 companies, including Tesla and AT&T, to relocate to the county from states banning abortion following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 3, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 3, 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
Wes Moore Speaks During Democrats’ Rally in Silver Spring
Wes Moore, Democratic nominee for Governor of Maryland, spoke during an All Blue in ’22 Rally with Maryland Democrats at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring on Monday. The Associated Press… Read More
Man Sentenced to 50 Years for 2019 Gang-Related Murder in Dickerson
A man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for his involvement in a 2019 gang-related murder in Dickerson. Jordan Ryan Moreno, 23, of Washington, D.C. was sentenced Friday in… Read More
Rockville Police Seek Information in Killing of Goose
Rockville City Police seek information and video footage after they said a Canada Goose was killed by a lake in New Mark Commons. The goose was killed along the bank… Read More
COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Reopens
Montgomery County’s COVID-19 rent relief program has reopened applications. The fourth phase of the program reopened on Wednesday. It is available to renters who did not fully complete a previously-sent… Read More
Silver Spring Woman Dies Following Collision
A 91-year-old Silver Spring woman died following a collision in Aspen Hill on Monday, according to Police. Initially, Henrietta Gomez was stable when she was taken to a hospital but… Read More
State Police Investigate Possible Police Impersonator
Maryland State Police (MDSP) investigate a possible police impersonator in Montgomery County. MDSP received a call reporting a suspicious car on I-270 at about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to a… Read More