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.
Two county councilmembers asked for a “truly independent” investigation surrounding reported sexual harassment complaints toward a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) principal. The letter, addressed to the Maryland Inspector General… Read More
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, the county’s Board of Elections is calling on civic-minded voters to serve as poll workers during the upcoming election season. Early voting starts May… Read More
A pet care facility in Bethesda was burglarized earlier this month, according to police. A burglary occurred Aug. 7 at the Bone Jour store in the 4900 block of Del… Read More
Montgomery County officials pointed residents to a fund raising money to help those impacted by Maui wildfires in Hawaii. More than $43 million has been raised as of Thursday, according… Read More
Police said a man was struck by a train at the Forest Glen Metro Station on Friday. According to the Metro Transit Police Department, the man appears to have intentionally… Read More
Police said a man was shot and injured in Montgomery Village. A shooting occurred in the 9400 block of Hickory View Place, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared after… Read More
Seven people suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle collision Thursday in the Wheaton-Glenmont area, according to police. Officers and fire rescue personnel responded to Georgia Avenue and Kayson Street at… Read More
According to MCPD, a Silver Spring woman was arrested last week and faces auto theft-related charges. Victoria Sok, 29, is being held without bond, according to the Montgomery County Police… Read More
The state has received nearly $24 million for this year’s payments as part of recent opioid settlements. The Maryland Attorney General’s office reached settlements last year with McKesson, Cardinal Health,… Read More
COVID-19 metrics continue to slightly increase, according to county officials. “Our society and the media is moving away from this virus as if it’s gone, it’s not actually gone,” County… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Dueling Pianos Show: Montgomery Parks will have its first-ever dueling pianos show from 6-8 p.m. at… Read More
Police said a man was shot in front of an apartment building last week in the Fairland area. Detectives ask for the public’s help identifying a suspect, per a release… Read More