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.
Maryland’s plan for reopening has three stages and could begin in early May, Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Friday. “I’m optimistic that if Marylanders continue staying home… Read More
The Reopen America Act of 2020 (RAA), introduced by U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) on April 17, includes the creation of the Coronavirus Health Equipment Production Board, Raskin said during… Read More
Montgomery County council members voted unanimously to pass the COVID-19 Renter Relief Act Thursday. Under the bill, landlords cannot increase residential rent higher than 2.6 percent during the COVID-19 state… Read More
Metro announced a plan to shut down additional stations and fully suspend Silver Line service starting May 23 through the fall. The reason for suspending service is to take advantage… Read More
21 school health nurses were trained Wednesday to provide contact tracing for COVID-19 patients in Montgomery County, Chief of Public Health Services Dr. Travis Gayles said at a virtual county… Read More
Montgomery County opened a new COVID-19 testing facility on Wednesday at the Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center, said Dr. Travis Gayles, Chief of Public Health Services in Montgomery County. … Read More
Montgomery County will begin the Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Program after Gov. Larry Hogan’s Stay at Home order is lifted. Officials announced the new program Wednesday, on Earth Day. County… Read More
It is Wednesday, April 22, and it is Earth Day. It’s a great day to go outside and get fresh air, while following social distancing guidelines. Here are five things… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) began Phase II of its continuity of learning plan on Monday. Monday marked the first day of the fourth quarter. Phase I of learning was… Read More
Montgomery County residents testified in support of the COVID-19 Renter Relief Act at a virtual county council meeting Tuesday. The bill would prohibit rent increases during and for some time… Read More
Restaurants in eastern Montgomery County will participate in the “Great American Takeout” on Tuesday, April 21, according to a statement from the county. More than 50 restaurants in Briggs Chaney,… Read More
MOCO Mask Makers is a volunteer group that sews free face masks for the Montgomery County community. Since Saturday, Marylanders have been required to wear face coverings in retail stores… Read More