Five Things to Know for May 27 in Montgomery County
It is Wednesday, May 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council meeting with Sen. Ben Cardin: The county council will hold a Zoom meeting with… 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.
Gaithersburg Vaccine Development Company Testing Candidate for COVID-19
A vaccine development company headquartered in Gaithersburg is starting clinical trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Novavax will administer the trials for vaccine candidate NVX‑CoV2373 in two phases, a statement… Read More
Police Investigating Germantown Shooting
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives are investigating a Germantown shooting that occurred last week. On May 20, officers found a 29-year-old male in a parking lot with a gunshot… Read More
See Photos of Black Bear Spotted in Colesville
A black bear was seen Monday in the Colesville area of Montgomery County. While spotting a black bear in the county is rare, this resident got a close look. Sightings… Read More
County Will Get at Least 7,500 COVID-19 Tests Weekly Under New Contract
A laboratory in Rockville has partnered with Montgomery County to expand COVID-19 testing capacity by thousands weekly, the county announced in a statement. On June 8, the county plans to… Read More
County Council Approves Budgets, Some School Renovations Delayed
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to approve the FY 2021 Operating Budget and the FY 2021-26 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) at a virtual meeting Thursday. Burnt Mills Elementary School… Read More
ICU Bed Capacity Remains a Concern in Montgomery County
Earlier this week, four of the six hospitals in Montgomery County were at maximum capacity for ICU beds, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said at a virtual council meeting… Read More
Elrich: Montgomery County May Begin Reopening Within Next Two Weeks
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the county may be able to begin reopening within the next week or two. The reopening will be gradual and will depend on metrics… Read More
Black Bear Spotted in Colesville Area
A black bear was seen in the Colesville area of Montgomery County on Monday, Montgomery Parks said in a statement. Black bears are rare in our county, according to the… Read More
Five Things to Know for May 20 in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, May 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Student Awards Ceremony: MCPS student art will be recognized in a first-time poster art… Read More
Council Discusses Postponing Renovations for South Lake Elementary School
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to approve several changes to the FY21-26 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) at a virtual meeting Tuesday. Funding was reduced in areas including road rehabilitation… Read More
Sandy Spring Teacher is a Contestant on JEOPARDY!
A Sandy Spring teacher is a contestant in the 2020 JEOPARDY! Teachers Tournament, according to a news release from the long-running TV game show. Anne Pulju is a 10-12th grade… Read More