Therapeutic Kayaking Makes Water Sport Inclusive
Ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), kayakers with disabilities had the opportunity to go out on the water at Little Seneca Lake in Boyds.… 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.
5 Things to Know Today, July 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Food Insecurity Concerns Escalate After Trump Bill Signing: The new… Read More
Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Columbia Pike
A Maryland man was killed by a driver in an SUV while walking across Columbia Pike in the Fairland-White Oak area Friday evening, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. ‘Good Trouble’ Protests: Protesters wanted to make “good trouble” on… Read More
‘Good Trouble’ Protesters Across County Stand Against Trump Administration
Protesters wanted to make “Good Trouble” on Thursday by standing against the Trump administration in the spirit of late Congressman John Lewis. Protests happened nationwide, including in multiple locations in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 18, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, July 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. ‘Life-Changing’ Pickleball Trip to China: Friendship without borders was the… Read More
Raskin Attacks Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) discussed the recently-passed federal spending bill and other current impacts of President Donald Trump’s Administration during County Executive Marc Elrich’s media briefing Wednesday. “The public… Read More
Students Celebrate ‘Life-Changing’ Pickleball Trip to China
Friendship without borders was the theme of a pickleball diplomacy trip that Montgomery County student-athletes took to China. Over the weekend, the students premiered a documentary from the trip. MCM… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Displaced Federal Workers Move Up In County Hiring, But Not… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. MCM Hosts Play By Play Sports Broadcasting Camp: 40 young people… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, July 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Gaithersburg Senior Living Apartments Given Deadline To Fix Air Conditioning:… Read More
Student Athletes Premiere Documentary About Pickleball Diplomacy
In April, about 30 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) student-athletes went to China for a 12-day, 3-city pickleball tour. On Saturday, the pickleball team will premiere a 30-minute documentary from… Read More