5 Things to Know Today, July 27, In Montgomery County
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
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.
Tenants, Property Associations Testify on Rent Cap Bill as Increases Allowed Next Month
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
Silver Spring Native, ESPN Co-Host Inspires Kids at White Oak Lacrosse Camp
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
County Under Heat Emergency Alert Until Monday Night
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
John McCarthy Holds Significant Lead in County State’s Attorney Race
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
Blair Holds Slim Lead Over Elrich; Both Candidates ‘Optimistic’ About Mail-In Ballots
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
Former Councilmember, County Executive Candidate Floreen Discusses Primary
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
5 Things to Know Today, July 20, In Montgomery County
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
Wheaton Voters Cast Ballots: ‘I Just Wanted to Make Sure That I Do My Part’
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
Burtonsville Voters Cast Their Ballots
Primary Election Day voting runs through Tuesday. Residents can vote as long as they are in line by 8 p.m. MyMCM spoke to Montgomery County voters at the Marilyn J. Praisner… Read More
Silver Spring Voters Turn Out Early
As Primary Election Day kicks off in Maryland, Montgomery County voters came out early Tuesday morning to cast their ballots at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Voting runs through 8… Read More
Man Charged With Stabbing Outside Wheaton Deli
Police said a man was arrested and charged for a stabbing outside Max’s Kosher Café in Wheaton. Bryant Whack, 32, of Silver Spring, is charged with first-degree assault, the Montgomery… Read More