Hogan ‘Not Winding Down At All,’ Noncommittal on Future
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is term-limited this election cycle as he finishes out his second term as governor. Hogan, who was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018,… 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.
‘This Ruling Is Nuts’: Elrich Condemns Transportation Mask Mandate Reversal
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his opposition to Monday’s transportation mask mandate reversal and said the county will monitor legal options regarding masking. “I’m not pleased that we were… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 20, 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
Workers With José Andrés’ Nonprofit Released From Hospital After Missile Strike in Ukraine
Staff members working in Ukraine with Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen (WCK) have been released from the hospital after a WCK site was struck in a Russian missile attack… Read More
Councilmembers Support Removing Segregationist’s Name From Chevy Chase Fountain
Montgomery County Councilmembers introduced a resolution Tuesday to support removing the name of Francis G. Newlands (1846-1917), a former senator and “outspoken white supremacist,” from a memorial fountain dedicated to him… Read More
Washington D.C. Temple Ready to Open Doors to Public
For the first time in nearly 50 years, the Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kensington is preparing to invite the public inside. … Read More
Panelists Address Violent Crime Prevention, School Officers
Regional leaders and panelists convened Thursday evening for a discussion about how to effectively address violent crime throughout Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. Montgomery County Councilmember Will… Read More
Elrich Reflects on Past Year in Annual State of the County Address
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich delivered his annual State of the County Address on Thursday at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Elrich said three recent events demonstrated “the character and… Read More
County Not Currently Considering Mask Mandate as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Montgomery County does not plan to reinstate an indoor mask mandate at this time as COVID-19 cases increase once again, officials discussed during a media briefing Wednesday. “We know there… Read More
Police: 19-Year-Old Killed in Cloverly Shooting
Two suspects are charged with murder after a 19-year-old was fatally shot in the Cloverly area, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). At about 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, officers… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing (Time Change): County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media… Read More
Police: Woman Found Shot in Silver Spring Home
A woman was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition after she was shot early Monday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). At about 12:40 a.m.… Read More