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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@lakeviewbungalow.com or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.
Many testified before the school board Thursday evening in Rockville asking for funding in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) operating budget. Topics included class sizes, hate in schools, school… Read More
FBI Agent Eduardo Valdivia, 40, of Gaithersburg has been indicted by a grand jury Thursday on 19 counts after he was accused of raping women inside a Gaithersburg tattoo studio.… Read More
A man was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder for shooting and killing a man in a downtown Silver Spring parking garage in 2023. The following video contains graphic content showing… Read More
As of Sunday, the county police department’s Holiday Alcohol Task Force arrested a total of 244 people for driving under the influence (DUI) this season. The task force began enforcement… Read More
The county is experiencing seasonal highs in flu cases and a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations. COVID-19 hospitalizations have doubled over the past two weeks, County Executive Marc Elrich said during… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich shared his proposed fiscal year 2026 capital budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) amendments. He has sent his proposal to the county council, Elrich said during… Read More
There are 27 water main breaks and leaks in Montgomery County as of Wednesday morning as crews continue repair work, according to WSSC Water. According to WSSC, there has been… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Cold Emergency Alert: Montgomery County has issued a Cold Emergency Alert… Read More
Support and opposition were shared Tuesday on a proposed plastic bag ban. The county council bill would prohibit retail establishments from giving out plastic carryout bags, with some exceptions. The… Read More
The presidential inauguration of Donald Trump is Monday, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The county’s police department is involved with the event in Washington, D.C., and will send… Read More
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here. 1. Firefighter Chris Higgins Remembered: Chris Higgins, the 23-year veteran of… Read More
There is currently no legislation in front of the county council to act on recommended zoning changes for homes. Recently, Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink spoke… Read More