‘This Was a Murder in a Police Uniform’: Hogan Addresses George Floyd Killing
“This was not just a bad cop or bad policing, this was a murder in a police uniform, right? This is beyond anything you can possibly imagine.” Gov. Larry Hogan… 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 Announces Stage 2 of Reopening Begins Friday
Stage 2 of Maryland’s reopening begins Friday, June 5 at 5 p.m., Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Wednesday. Hogan is leaving it up to counties to… Read More
Harris and Dasgupta Currently Lead At-Large School Board Race
Montgomery County Board of Education at-large candidates Lynne Harris and Sunil Dasgupta are leading the race, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections. The vote count was last updated… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 3 in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, June 3. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Free COVID-19 Testing: Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro is offering free COVID-19 testing from 10… Read More
Bethesda Protester: ‘I Don’t Think We Deserve to be Getting Killed’
Peaceful protestors gathered in front of the Connie Morella Library in Bethesda for a Black Lives Matter protest Tuesday afternoon. Protests, including this one, are happening nationwide in response to… Read More
Bethesda Apple Store Boards Up in Wake of Break-Ins
The Apple Store in Bethesda Row had boarded up in the wake of break-ins across the country and in preparation for Tuesday’s planned protest in Bethesda.. Protests against police brutality… Read More
Council Approves Phase 1 Order, Denounces Offensive Language from Residents
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved County Executive Marc Elrich’s new executive order to enter Phase 1 of reopening. On Thursday, Elrich held a press conference to announce that the… Read More
‘I Refuse to Live in Fear’: Residents React to County’s First Step in Reopening
Montgomery County residents who don’t approve of the county’s approach to reopening did not go unheard at Thursday’s press conference from Executive Marc Elrich. Elrich was booed as he took… Read More
Elrich Reopening Announcement Marred by Protesters
What was expected to be a joyous announcement Thursday afternoon unexpectedly turned ugly. Protesters booed, heckled and name-called during a press conference in which County Executive Marc Elrich announced that… Read More
Elrich to Announce Reopening Plans for Montgomery County Thursday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will hold a press conference Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with other officials to announce reopening and recovery plans for the county. A statement from the… Read More
Police Conducting Homicide Investigation After Wheaton Shooting
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives are conducting a homicide investigation after a shooting in Wheaton on Tuesday, according to a police statement. https://t.co/0OvG5Q2yRZ — Montgomery County Department of Police… Read More
Cardin Thinks Montgomery County Will See More Federal COVID-19 Funding
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin said he believes Montgomery County will see more funding after the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help with COVID-19 costs. “At the… Read More