5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 17, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 17 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly County Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing… 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.
South Lake Parents Want Answers After Diluted COVID-19 Vaccinations
Last week, 98 South Lake Elementary School students received COVID-19 vaccines that were diluted “more than recommended” at an on-site clinic, Montgomery County said in a release Monday evening. South Lake… Read More
98 Elementary School Students Received Diluted COVID-19 Vaccine
98 South Lake Elementary School students were given an incorrect amount of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at an on-site clinic last Wednesday, according to a release from Montgomery County. “The affected… Read More
Subscriptions Now Available for Future Community Solar Farm
Low and moderate-income Montgomery County residents who receive electricity through Pepco can now sign up to use solar power through a future community solar farm. “Anyone who receives an electric… Read More
Mask Mandate May Return Saturday as County Maintains Substantial COVID-19 Transmission
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will return Saturday if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms the jurisdiction has maintained seven straight days of substantial COVID-19 transmission, per… Read More
Update: Blair High School Received Anonymous Tip for ‘Safety Concern’ Monday, Principal Says
Update (Nov. 16): Around 2:27 a.m. Monday, Montgomery County Police officers began investigating the report of someone who threatened to bring a gun to Montgomery Blair High School, Police Spokesperson… Read More
White’s Ferry Study Details Scenarios for Restoring Service
A joint study from Montgomery and Loudoun counties evaluating the future of White’s Ferry was released Thursday. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery… Read More
Recent School Violence Prompts Official Reactions
Following recent incidents of violence, including a stabbing at a high school this week, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight issued a message to the MCPS… Read More
Teachers Union Asks for Support for Educators, Says MCPS Employees are Demoralized
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) says teachers are exhausted and overworked due to staffing shortages in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The teachers’ union wants MCPS to better support… Read More
‘I Can Play With More Friends’: Kids Line Up for COVID-19 Vaccines
Last week, COVID-19 vaccinations started for 5-11 year olds in Montgomery County. On Friday, young residents received their first doses at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring. “I’m… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 10 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
Union President Says MCPS Teachers Are Exhausted, Overworked
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teachers are overworked and exhausted, Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) President Jennifer Martin said during a press conference outside the MCPS Board of Education building… Read More