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.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive order to close all non-essential businesses in Maryland is basically a shelter-in-place without saying so. Elrich said it achieves what… Read More
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education is awaiting guidance from state officials about whether to extend the current school closures, Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight said during a… Read More
Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order to close all nonessential businesses in Maryland by 5 p.m. Monday to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Under Hogan’s new… Read More
Twin Valley Distillers on East Gude Drive in Rockville is using its alcohol to make and sell hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The distillery sold out of the… Read More
Several grocery stores are offering senior-only shopping hours to accommodate vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Below is a list of stores in Montgomery County that are offering such opportunities: … Read More
The College Board confirmed Friday that face-to-face Advanced Placement (AP) exams will not happen this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, the board said that it will… Read More
Gov. Larry Hogan said the first cases of COVID-19 in an infant and teenager in Maryland were confirmed Friday. As of this morning, Maryland has 149 confirmed cases of #COVID19—up… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) used school buses to distribute free meals to students between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m on Friday. The free meals help youth who cannot get… Read More
Edgardo Zuniga, founder of Twin Valley Distillers in Rockville, is using its alcohol to produce and sell hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Zuniga said what would have been… Read More
Montgomery Parks’ outdoor parks and trails are still open for public use during the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. We know you love our urban trails. To reduce trail traffic and… Read More
The Clarksburg Premium Outlets will close Wednesday at 7 p.m. until March 29 due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. A statement says that the decision to close came… Read More
Restaurants can sell beer and wine for carryout and delivery in Montgomery County. The Board of License Commissioners approved a resolution to let restaurants sell beer and wine with a… Read More