Bethesda Restaurant Gears Up for Phase 2 Reopening
Phase 2 of reopening in Montgomery County begins Friday at 5 p.m. Staff at Tommy Joe’s in Bethesda spoke with MyMCMedia about how they’re preparing to safely resume indoor seating.… 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.
Council Pushes to Change Streets Named After Confederates
The Montgomery County Council is asking the county to rename all county-owned streets and public facilities that are currently named after Confederates. “When we name a street or a building,… Read More
102 Years Young: Drive-By Parade Celebrates North Potomac Woman’s Birthday
North Potomac resident Ida Pearl Green turned 102 years young on Thursday. Green’s family and friends honored her with a drive-by parade, honking, cheering and shouting “I love you’s” to… Read More
County Sees Influx of 311 Calls from Residents Needing Help
Montgomery County has been getting an influx of 311 calls from residents asking for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, said county Spokesperson Barry Hudson at a virtual meeting Wednesday. 311… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 17 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Wednesday, June 17. 1. Virtual Youth Town Hall: Montgomery County Recreation will hold a youth town hall from 7-8:15 p.m. to… Read More
MCPD Begins New Policy Requiring Officers to Intervene When Witnessing Excessive Force
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) implemented a new policy on Thursday that requires officers to “stop or attempt to stop” other officers they witness using excessive physical force, according… Read More
County Has Not Seen Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Since Protests Began, Gayles Says
Montgomery County has not seen an increase in COVID-19 cases due to large-scale Black Lives Matter protests, said County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles. “What we have observed here is… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 16 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Tuesday, June 16. 1. County council meeting: The county council will meet today. On the agenda: a COVID-19 update from… Read More
BREAKING: Montgomery County Phase 2 Reopening Will Begin Friday
Montgomery County announced that Phase 2 of reopening will begin this Friday, June 19 at 5 p.m. This next step includes indoor retail services and restaurant seating, and childcare services… Read More
Nightly Lane Closures on Outer Loop Will Continue Through Friday
Drivers can expect nightly lane closures on the Capital Beltway Outer Loop between MD 190 (River Road) and Clara Barton Parkway, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT… Read More
Six New CVS Test Sites Open in Montgomery County
Six new CVS drive-thru COVID-19 test sites opened Friday in Montgomery County. There are now 10 total in the county. Locations New: 11190 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 1580… Read More
DOJ Asks County for Same Freedoms Between Religious Assembly and Protests
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a letter to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the county council on Wednesday with concerns about the county neglecting religious freedoms under the… Read More