Hogan Announces Vaccine Equity Operations Plan
Maryland has launched a COVID-19 vaccine equity plan, Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Thursday. “Today, to build on all of the months of comprehensive effort, we are… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
Friedson Asks Elrich for Clear Target Metrics Required for Next Stage of Reopenings
In a letter Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson asked County Executive Marc Elrich for specific metrics the jurisdiction must meet in order to move to the next stage of… Read More
Montgomery County Preparing to Move Forward with Vaccine Phases
The Montgomery County health department (DHHS) is preparing to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for Priority Groups 1B, tiers 2 and 3, and Group 1C Tier 1, to include residents ages 65-74,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 3, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, March 3 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and… Read More
Maryland Filmmaker Natalie Harris is Cannes Festival Emerging Showcase Finalist
Filmmaker Natalie Harris, born and raised in Silver Spring, is a Cannes Film Festival Emerging Filmmaker Showcase finalist and recipient of the Directors Guild of America’s Student Film Award for… Read More
For First Time Since Last March, Some MCPS Students Return to School Buildings
Monday, March 1 was the first time some Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students attended school in-person since March 13, 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic prompted leaders to shift to… Read More
Police Chief Jones: ‘We’ve Never Had 7 Homicides in 1 Month’
“We’ve never had seven homicides in one month in Montgomery County that anyone can remember,” County Police (MCPD) Chief Marcus Jones said during a council Public Safety Committee meeting. According… Read More
Dawes Gymnastics Academy Offers Healthy, Positive Space for Kids
The Dominique Dawes Gymnastics and Ninja Academy in Clarksburg has been open for seven months. The Olympic gold medalist and Silver Spring native said she loves that her gym is… Read More
Firefighter on Being a Vaccinator: ‘It’s a Great Feeling You Really Can’t Explain’
Ojibwa Miller, a master firefighter paramedic with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), is administering COVID-19 vaccines to seniors at county clinics. Miller, a 19-year-veteran of the fire department,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 24, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 24 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles… Read More
100-Year-Old Resident Receives COVID-19 Vaccine in Silver Spring
Harvey Zeigler, a 100-year-old Montgomery County resident, received his COVID-19 vaccine at the East County Community Recreation Center in Silver Spring on Sunday. The county health department is operating COVID-19… Read More
Altimmune Announces FDA Approval for Phase 1 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials
Altimmune, Inc. announced Wednesday that it was approved by the FDA to begin Phase 1 clinical trials for AdCOVID, its single-dose nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The clinical stage biopharmaceutical… Read More