Maryam Shahzad

Silver Spring

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Richard Montgomery Junior Wins Raskin's Congressional Art Contest

6 days ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Richard Montgomery Junior Wins Raskin’s Congressional Art Contest Katherine Xue, a junior at Richard Montgomery High School, won first place in U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin’s (D-District 8) 2025 Congressional Art Competition. About 60 pieces out of more than 150 submissions are currently being displayed at VisArts in Rockville, where Raskin hosted a reception and ceremony Thursday night to announce the winner and runners-up.
Task Force Explores Legal Use of Natural Psychedelics in Maryland

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Nearly two years after cannabis was legalized in the state, Maryland rolled out a task force to examine how the state could potentially also legally sanction natural psychedelics. The substances being evaluated by the task force are psilocybin mushrooms, mescaline — which is in peyote, and Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) — which is in ayahuasca.
'Always Remember': Police Department Honors Officers Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

On Wednesday, police officers who died from the line of duty were honored during the County Police Department’s annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service. VIDEOFallen law enforcement officers with Montgomery County Police, the county Sheriff’s Office, and Park Police were recognized at the memorial located at Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg.
5 Things to Know Today, May 7, In Montgomery County

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, May 7, In Montgomery County It’s Wednesday, May 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Fallen Heroes Memorial Service: At 10:30 a.m. today, law enforcement will honor their fallen heroes at the annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service. 2. Bike and Roll: Today is Bike and Roll to School Day. 3. “United in Service” Meeting: U.S. Rep.
Sports Legends Inducted Into Hall of Fame

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

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 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.
5 Things to Know Today, May 6, In Montgomery County

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

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 maintenance inspections throughout May as part of Building Safety Month. 2. Van Hollen Teams Up to Expedite Return of Abrego Garcia: Last week, Sen. Chris Van Hollen joined with Sen.
Democrats Hold Rockville Rally to Mark 100 Days of Trump Administration

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

County Democrats held a rally in Rockville on Wednesday to speak out against actions from the Trump administration in just its first 100 days. VIDEOThe Montgomery County Democratic Party hosted the rally at The Square (formerly known as Rockville Town Square).
Connie Morella Talks Life, Career, and Success as a Republican in Montgomery County

2 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

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 until 2003. MCM sat down with Morella at our Rockville studio to talk about her life, career, and success as a Republican in such a Democratic area.
5 Things to Know Today, April 30, In Montgomery County

2 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

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 honored Monday during the 50th annual Public Safety Awards breakfast. 2. Narcan Training: From 5-6:30 p.m., Montgomery College will host a Narcan training at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus in CU Theatre 2. See more here. 3.
National Philharmonic Announces New Season at Strathmore

2 weeks ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

National Philharmonic Announces New Season at Strathmore Photo by Elman Studio / Courtesy National Philharmonic 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 Extreme Chopin project scheduled for April next year, per a release from National Philharmonic. Over the course of 16 years, Ganz has performed every work by Frédéric Chopin.