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.
It’s Wednesday, July 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. MVA Registration Fees Increase: The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) raised… Read More
Police say five men were arrested following a drug investigation in Germantown last Wednesday. Police conducted three residential search warrants, which led to the seizure of four guns, distribution quantities… Read More
Part of Connecticut Avenue was temporarily closed Tuesday morning following a fatal single-car crash. There was a crash around 4 a.m. at Connecticut Avenue and Adams Drive in Kensington, according… Read More
It’s Tuesday, July 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Minimum Wage: Today, the minimum wage increases by 50 cents… Read More
Golfers with impairments will compete in the U.S. Adaptive Open championship next week at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville. MCM talked to Ford Martin, a Potomac native with bilateral neurogenic… Read More
July brings new changes into effect in Montgomery County. The changes include minimum wage increases, a law to improve tenant protections, and a leaf blower ban. Minimum Wage Increases Starting… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich stands against a proposed amendment to the county’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. The use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be banned in Montgomery County next… Read More
A man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to shooting and killing his mother’s boyfriend in July 2023. Lawrence Marcellus Marshall IV, 21, of an unknown address, faces up to 60 years… Read More
It’s Wednesday, June 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Beat The Heat: Here are five local ways to stay… Read More
It’s Tuesday, June 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Heat Emergency Alert: The county is under a Heat Emergency… Read More
Wegmans grocery store is expanding in Montgomery County, with a new location opening Wednesday in Rockville. Known for its selection of made-to-order and pre-made foods along with traditional groceries, Wegmans… Read More
Thursday afternoon’s thunderstorm brought dozens of trees down on homes and vehicles, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There were more than 200… Read More