Police: Man Shot Outside Clyde’s of Chevy Chase Restaurant
Police said two men were taken to a hospital after a shooting at the Clyde’s of Chevy Chase restaurant very early Monday. One of the men was shot and both… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
Albornoz Welcomes ‘Extraordinary Group of Women’ to Council
Six women are set to join the Montgomery County Council following the general election last week. On Monday, Council President Gabe Albornoz welcomed the “extraordinary group of women” he said… Read More
Sen. Van Hollen Will ‘Continue to Push for the Kind of State and Country That We Want’
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) has secured a second term, the Associated Press declared after Tuesday’s election. On Thursday, Van Hollen told MyMCM he will continue to push for… Read More
Elrich, UMD Leaders Announce New Research Institute in North Bethesda
On Thursday, leaders signed a memorandum of understanding to bring a new research institute to North Bethesda. The facility will include research in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Virtual… Read More
Council Declares Incumbent Winners
The Montgomery County Council declared unofficial winners in Tuesday’s election. In a release Wednesday, the council said incumbent Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz (at-large), Evan Glass (at-large), Will Jawando (at-large), Andrew Friedson… Read More
2 Newcomers Lead School Board Races
Candidates Grace Rivera-Oven and Julie Yang are leading their races for seats on the Montgomery County Board of Education as newcomers. According to unofficial results, Rivera-Oven, running in District 1,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Elections: Yesterday was Election Day. Catch up on MyMCM’s ongoing coverage here. Election 2022 2.… Read More
School Board Incumbent Karla Silvestre Has Big Lead, Focused ‘On Our Students’
Montgomery County Board of Education Vice President Karla Silvestre, who is running for re-election to the school board, spoke to MyMCM Tuesday night after the polls closed. Some candidates joined… Read More
Council At-Large Candidate Laurie-Anne Sayles on Verge of Being Part of Historic Majority
Former Gaithersburg City councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles (D) is on the verge of becoming part of a historic majority on the Montgomery County Council. Six women including Sayles (out of 11… Read More
Election Night Voters in Gaithersburg Cast Ballots
As Election Day nears its end, residents in Gaithersburg turned out to vote Tuesday evening. MyMCM caught up with voters at Gaithersburg High School. Polls closed at 8 p.m.
Laytonsville Voters Turn Out on Election Day
Polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday for Election Day. Voters at Laytonsville Elementary School came out in the morning to cast their ballots. Polls close at 8 p.m. Anyone in line… Read More
No School for MCPS Monday and Tuesday
There is no school for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students on Monday and Tuesday. Monday is an end-of-quarter grading/planning day and Tuesday is Election Day. School resumes on Wednesday.… Read More