En Sintonía con el Concejo

Interview with Cristina Rabadán-Diehl, PharmD, PhD, MPH, Bilingual Substance Use Disorders Technical Advisor. This week’s edition of En Sintonía features an in-depth interview with Dr. Rabadán-Diehl, who offers expert insights and practical recommendations for families dealing with substance use. She emphasizes the importance of early intervention and discusses how open communication, empathy, and informed support play a crucial ro...

Interview with Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González. This week’s edition of En Sintonía is dedicated to raising awareness about the serious and far-reaching issue of driving under the influence (DUI). The episode aims to educate viewers on the real-life consequences of impaired driving—not only from a legal perspective, but also the emotional, physical, and societal impacts.

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Interview with Edith Lozada, Spanish Communications Specialist at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). This week’s edition of En Sintonía features MCPS and its Summer Meals Program, which is designed to provide free, nutritious meals to children 18 years old and younger. Operated by the MCPS Department of Food and Nutrition Services, the program helps bridge the nutrition gap during the summer months when school is out. Each da...

Hoy En Sintonía con el Concejo de Montgomery:

El Concejal Gabe Albornoz es el invitado especial de esta semana, y nos comparte detalles de su propuesta de ley que busca implementar una exención que permitiría a los profesionales de la jardinería utilizar sopladores de hojas de gasolina durante ciertos meses del año en el Condado de Montgomery.

Además, si recibes servicios de WSCC Water en tu hogar y necesitas ayu...

Interview with Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart, who serves as the chair of the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy and Audit Committees and sits on the Transportation and Environment Committee. 

This week’s edition of En Sintonía features special guest Council President Stewart who highlights the critical importance of mental wellbeing in our community. A strong advo-cate for mental health services, Co...

Interview with Luisa Cardona, director of the Mid-County Regional Services Center in Montgomery County. This week’s edition of En Sintonía features details about the free TGIF Summer Concert Series in Wheaton, beginning June 13 at Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Concerts run from 5 to 8 p.m., with live performances starting at 6:30 p.m. The series includes a diverse lineup of music genres, from blues and world music to reggae and Latin, w...

Interview with Oscar Mendez, program manager with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. This week’s edition of En Sintonía features an interview highlighting the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service’s (MCFRS) community outreach initiatives aimed at educating residents on critical fire safety measures and preventing fire-related tragedies.

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Hoy En Sintonía con el Concejo:

Excelentes noticias para los residentes del Condado de Montgomery, en las próximas semanas el transporte público de Ride On será completamente gratis para todos los usuarios. La invitada especial, la Concejal Natali Fani-González nos comparte todos los detalles.

Además, a partir de hoy arranca una serie de conciertos en vivo y completamente gratis en el corazón de Wheaton, les ampl...

Interview with Edith Lozada, Spanish Communications Specialist at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) This week’s edition of En Sintonía features an interview with Montgomery County Public Schools. Edith Lozada, Public Information Officer, invites the community to participate in a series of virtual and in-person engagement sessions. These sessions will focus on boundary study options and key school developments, including the r...

Interview with Febe Huezo, Outreach Services Specialist for Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). This week’s edition of En Sintonía features an interview with Council President Stewart, who discusses the Council’s final vote on Montgomery County’s $7.6 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget and the $6 billion amended FY30 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). As Council President, one of Stewart’s top priorities has bee...

Interview with Febe Huezo, Outreach Services Specialist for Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). 

This Week's edition of En Sinfonia features an interview with Montgomery County Public Libraries' (MCPL) to highlight its annual Summer Reading Challenge, launching on Saturday, June 14. This year's theme, "Color" Our World", invites children, teens, and adults to explore books, music, theat...

Interview with Edith Lozada, Spanish communications specialist and Spanish language public information officer at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). This week’s edition of En Sintonía features an interview with important information about summer school and the registration period, which is now open for MCPS students. MCPS Summer School 2025 will primarily serve high school students who need to earn credits toward graduation. ...

Hoy En Sintonía con el Concejo:

Ya te puedes inscribir al reto de lectura de verano de las Bibliotecas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery. Entérate como participar para enriquecer tus conocimientos y disfrutar de una manera provechosa el verano.
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Además, les tenemos todos los detalles sobre un proyecto innovador en Germantown que busca fortalecer el desarrollo y las atraccione...

Hoy En Sintonía con el Concejo:

Les presentamos la maravillosa labor de la Oficina de Resiliencia de los Sistemas Alimentarios del Condado de Montgomery cuya misión es crear un sistema alimentario más equitativo, eficiente, y sostenible. Su visión es construir una comunidad donde todos los residentes tengan acceso a alimentos saludables, nutritivos y culturalmente apropiados, sin sufrir dificultades económicas.
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This week’s edition of En Sintonía features an interview with Montgomery Parks and its wonderful attractions open to the public this spring.

Among the highlights is the brand-new carousel recently inaugurated at Wheaton Regional Park. Installed in 2025, the stunning 36-foot Wheaton Carousel is a true work of art. It features 22 fiberglass horses, 11 zebras, and two elegant chariots, including one that is ADA-accessible. Ea...

Interview with Carlos Cortes-Vazquez, Montgomery County Police Officer. 

This week’s edition of En Sintonía features a conversation with MCPD Officer Carlos Cortes, who provides an in-depth look at the Security Camera Expansion Program. He covers the program’s requirements, application process, and available rebate offerings. Officer Cortes will also discuss the expansion of the MCPD Drone as First Responder Program into t...

Interview with Dr. Luis Aguirre, Program Manager with the Montgomery County Latino Health Initiative. 

This week’s edition of "En Sintonía” provides an in-depth look at measles, a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to severe health complications, especially in young children, adults with weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Dr. Aguirre discusses the symptoms, such as fever, cough, runny nose, and a...