Maryland Courts Postpone All Jury Trials Until 2021
On Thursday, the Maryland Judiciary announced that all jury trials will be postponed to 2021. Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera ordered that courts roll back from… 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.
Hogan Says COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jumped 53% in Last Two Weeks
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased 53% over the past two weeks. At a press conference Thursday, Hogan said 863 Marylanders are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, the… Read More
Auto Thefts in Montgomery County Up 21% Compared to 2019 Statistics
As of Oct. 31, auto theft is up 21% in Montgomery County from what it was as of the same date last year, according to Montgomery County Police 6th District… Read More
Demolition Begins at Old Seneca Valley High School Building
On Monday, demolition began at the old Seneca Valley High School building in Germantown. The new building, which sits on the same site, was set to open this school year,… Read More
Former Tuskegee Airman, Bethesda Resident Continues Dream Week with NASA Honor
Originally Published Feb. 6, 2020 Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, a former Tuskegee Airman and Bethesda resident, is having a very memorable week. Sunday he took part in the Super Bowl… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 11, in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 11 and it is Veterans Day. Today, Americans honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Here are five things to know in… Read More
Montgomery County School Board Tentatively Approves In-Person Learning Plan
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously to tentatively approve a phased-in return to in-person learning beginning Jan. 12, 2021. A final vote is scheduled for Dec.… Read More
‘That’s Called Failure’: 311 Call Abandonment Skyrockets During Pandemic
In Montgomery County, residents are abandoning hundreds of 311 calls per day on average, according to county personnel. 311 is the customer service number for the county. Residents can get… Read More
MCPS Hopes to Begin Phasing in Students for In-Person Learning Beginning Jan. 12
If public health conditions allow it, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will begin phasing in students for in-person learning on Jan. 12, 2021, School Board President Shebra Evans said at… Read More
After Meeting Two Criteria for Suspension, Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program Will Cease
Montgomery County’s Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program will be suspended Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. The program allowed some restaurants and bars to serve alcohol for on-premise drinking until midnight… Read More
Man Charged with Stabbing Two People at 7-Eleven in Silver Spring
A Washington, D.C. man has been charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder after police say he stabbed two people in Silver Spring. According to the Montgomery County Police… Read More
Hogan Urges COVID-19 Compliance: ‘Just Wear the Damn Masks’
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan urged residents to follow public health guidance at a press conference Thursday. He emphasized that mask-wearing is the single best way to fight COVID-19, save lives… Read More