What's Happening MoCo?
An authentic, unscripted update from County Cable Montgomery highlighting items that help residents of Montgomery County. This program features interviews with elected officials, employees, public servants, and residents. It is produced by the Office of Community Engagement from the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Services. Interviews are recorded live and presented with very few edits to ensure the integrity and authenticity of the conversations.
Episodes
How do you get solar on your home? We talk with Montgomery County Larissa and Odette from the County's Department of Environmental Protection to make solar power feel practical, understandable, and worth your time, whether your goal is lowering your electric bill or doing your part on climate.
We start with the quick and easy ways to save energy right now, including thermostat choices that can shift you...
Glenstone Museum in Potomac, Maryland celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the year's it has redefined what a museum can be. With modern architecture, serene landscapes, and galleries shaped with input from living artists, it’s one of Montgomery County’s most distinctive places to slow down and explore.
We sat down with Valentina Nahon, Senior Director of Public Engagement, to talk about Gl...
Wearing blue sounds small until you see what it does for people who have been carrying this alone. We sit down with Marina Thompson, Area Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), to talk about suicide prevention in a way that is honest, practical, and grounded in community. She explains the meaning behind the Out of the Darkness Community Walk bead colors, from loss and survival to support...
Live from the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, Hannah and Lela share what it’s really like to work with horses, why miniature horses are measured differently, and how caring for animals builds calm, focus, and responsibility. We also talk with Anthony from the Ag Fair Junior Board about youth leadership, building a legacy as a first‑generation fair volunteer, and his practical advice for dealing with spott...
A 150-year-old compound sounds like the last place you’d look for modern innovation, yet methylene blue is at the center of one of Montgomery County Maryland’s most fascinating biotech beauty stories. We talk with Jasmin El Kordi, CEO of MBlue Labs, about how a University of Maryland discovery turned into a real-world product line aimed at longevity, anti-aging skincare, and hair growth. We get specific ...
We’re on site at this historic Montgomery County, Maryland landmark with Ama Mills-Robertson, Chief Program Officer at Glen Echo Park, to unpack what’s really happening beyond the nostalgia: galleries, classes, camps, dances, theater, and hands-on studios where you can actually learn to make things.
We talk about what visitors can do today, from pottery, painting, drawing, photography, mixed media...
In this episode we talk with Montgomery County Department of Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz about summer fun offerings from Montgomery County Recreation including what's new at recreation centers and aquatic centers. He also shares why he returned to lead the recreation department.
Then the energy shifts to a look back to the Juneteenth Celebration at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, Maryland. ...
Mail-in voting feels like a modern convenience, but the rules behind it are older and more rigorous than most people realize, and one small mistake can create big headaches. We sit down with Dr. Gilberto “Dr. Z” Zelaya from the Montgomery County Board of Elections to make vote by mail in Montgomery County, Maryland feel straightforward, practical, and stress-free.
We talk about how voter outreach ...
We sit down with Dr. Gilberto Zalaya from the Montgomery County Board of Elections to turn voting season into a simple plan you can actually follow. We break down the 2026 primary timeline, every way to vote, and the fast text tools that help you register, find locations, and avoid last-minute mistakes.
Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this very important episode of the What's Happening Moco podcast to ...
We visit the Brookside Gardens Butterfly Exhibit and talk with conservatory manager Raymond Carter about how a glasshouse full of butterflies runs safely, legally, and beautifully. Along the way, we dig into butterfly biology, horticulture, and how this local attraction connects to real conservation work around the world.
• what a butterfly exhibit is and what visitors can expect
• what a conservat...
We recorded this episode from the Montgomery County Recycling Center to answer a resident’s question people ask all the time: does recycling get separated after you toss it together? Along the way, we learn why Montgomery County, Maryland runs a dual stream recycling program, keeping mixed paper and cardboard separate from commingled containers like glass, metal, and plastic to reduce contamination and improve...
This Woman's History Month, learn about one of the most powerful women in Maryland.
She was an undocumented, 16-year-old that could not speak English when she and her mother came to the U.S. from Venezuela. Today, Council President Natali Fani-Gonzalez joins us to talk about how that experience shaped her into a leader who treats public office like a responsibility to use power for the benefit of reside...
We talk with Mitsi Herrera about Montgomery Connects, Montgomery County Maryland’s digital opportunity program built around three essentials: affordable broadband, access to a device, and the skills to use it safely and confidently. From COVID era device distribution to the everyday reality of paying bills, applying for benefits, and scheduling health care online, we dig into why digital equity is no longer op...
In this episode, we sit down with Frederick Hawkins—Montgomery County’s African American community liaison and podcast host for a candid discussion that follows his journey of service to the African American community and reviews his first year and a half in his position. Along the way we give advice to youth, talk about the Black Coffee podcast, and Black History Month.
If you care about community ...
We sit down with MoCo Pride Center’s leadership to unpack what a physical location means for health, safety, and belonging: Testing Tuesdays with full-spectrum STI screenings, a lending library of inclusive books, growing support groups, and rotating health services. Everything is free, open to all county residents, and designed to lift up those most underserved.
Then the magic continues with the return...
Eight hours changed everything. Coach Joseph Hooks took 480 minutes of winter training and turned it into a movement that helps Montgomery County youth grow through sport, mentorship, and mental wellness. We sit with Coach Hooks to unpack how a grassroots idea became a reliable network that reaches kids where they are—schools, apartment communities, rec centers, and the fields they love.
We talk about t...
A major winter storm doesn’t have to become a household emergency. We sat down with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue’s Pete Piringer to unpack clear, no-nonsense steps for staying safe when the snow and ice arrive—starting with what to do today. From smoke alarms and escape plans to smart heating, our conversation focuses on the real risks people face when they hunker down: unattended cooking, ove...
A winter storm is closing in, and we’re pulling back the curtain on how Montgomery County keeps people moving when snow stacks up and temperatures plunge. With Storm Operations Center manager Tim Serano, we walk through the real plan: early weather briefings, staffing and contractor call-ups, and why brining primaries and feeders changes the game before the first flake lands.
You’ll hear how a 23 ...
On January 19th, at 9:30 am we’re inviting you to join the Montgomery County Volunteer Center in a celebration of the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at the Silver Spring Civic Building, where volunteers, students, families, and neighbors roll up their sleeves alongside 50+ nonprofits to turn care into action.
Faith McNeil from the Montgomery County Volunteer Center walks us through the e...
Ready for a fitness reset that’s real, local, and doable? Kayla Kavoukas with Montgomery County's Department of Recreation dives into how Montgomery County residents can use free Rec Fit Pass access for gyms, open courts, and family-friendly spaces across 21+ recreation centers—plus rotating free offerings like indoor cycling and urban line dancing.
We explore movement that matters with Band...
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