Sports Legends Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Six sports legends were inducted into the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday. “It feels kind of surreal,” Olympic gold medalist Thea LaFond told MCM at the ceremony… 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, May 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Free Deck Inspections: Montgomery County will offer free residential deck… Read More
Democrats Hold Rockville Rally to Mark 100 Days of Trump Administration
County Democrats held a rally in Rockville on Wednesday to speak out against actions from the Trump administration in just its first 100 days. The Montgomery County Democratic Party hosted… Read More
Connie Morella Talks Life, Career, and Success as a Republican in Montgomery County
In an area of mostly Democrats, one popular local politician who served 16 years in Congress is a Republican. Connie Morella represented Maryland’s 8th congressional district starting in the 1980’s… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 30, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Acts of Heroism Honored: Some of Montgomery County’s finest were… Read More
National Philharmonic Announces New Season at Strathmore
The National Philharmonic announced the lineup for its new season in September at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. This season features the final recital in pianist Brian Ganz’s… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 29, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 29. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Community Remembers Ida Pearl Green: Ida Pearl Green is remembered as… Read More
Community Remembers Ida Pearl Green
Ida Pearl Green is remembered as matriarch, church member, the “Avon Lady,” and a person who touched countless lives in her 106 years. More than 100 people attended Green’s funeral… Read More
Elrich’s State of the County Covers Trump, Education, Economic Development
During his State of the County speech on Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich addressed the current national political climate’s impact on our county, as well as education, economic development, and… Read More
Supreme Court Hears LGBTQ+ Storybook Opt-Out Case
A case that started with a group of Montgomery County parents asking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ+ storybooks in schools went to the Supreme Court on Tuesday. While… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. An MCM 2015 Memory – Residents Flock to Glimpse Pope… Read More
Elrich Vetoes Bill to Convert Commercial Buildings to Housing
Despite overwhelming approval in a 10-1 vote from the County Council, on Monday County Executive Marc Elrich vetoed the bill that would offer a 20-year property tax abatement on conversion… Read More