What's Happening MoCo?
An authentic, unscripted update from County Cable Montgomery highlighting items that help residents of Montgomery County. This program will feature interviews with elected officials, employees, public servants, and residents. This program 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
Curious about how AI can revolutionize local government? Join us in this captivating episode of "What's Happening MoCo" as we sit down with Marc Elrich, the County Executive of Montgomery County, live from the MACo Conference in Ocean City, Maryland. Learn firsthand how attending these conferences can spark innovative ideas and collaborations. Marc shares his insights on the transformative power of AI t...
In this episode of "What's Happening MoCo," we sit down with Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown to unpack the crucial responsibilities of his office. Brown speaks candidly about his initiatives aimed at reducing the over-incarceration of young Black men, fostering fairness, and leveraging technological advancements like AI to protect vulnerable populations. You'll also gain insights into the M...
Join us as we speak with Mallory and Anthony, standout members of the Junior Board at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. They share their journey of organizing pivotal events like the parade, complementing the efforts of the senior board, and reveal how the influence of 4-H shapes aspiring leaders. Discover the familial bonds and generational involvement that make this fair a cornerstone of community pride and c...
Join us as we explore Montgomery County, Maryland, with the enthusiastic students at Geneva Day School in Potomac. We'll uncover the top 10 summer activities for kids, from attending the exciting Geneva Summer Camp to exploring butterfly gardens, enjoying nature walks, and getting creative with outdoor art. Hear firsthand from the kids about their favorite summer activities, and you'll soon be inspired to pl...
Discover the secrets to transforming waste into valuable resources on our latest episode of "What's Happening MoCo." This week, we sit down with Eileen Kao, Chief of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Section, who shares her invaluable insights on how Montgomery County is leading the way in waste reduction and recycling. From practical tips on reusing and repairing everyday items to the county's inn...
As the nation and County celebrates Juneteenth, the What's Happening MoCo podcast interviewed VIPs live from the BlackRock Center for the Arts during Montgomery County's Juneteenth Celebration. Interviewees include Sidney Katz, County Councilmember, Laurie Anne Sayles, County Councilmember, Katie Hecklinger, Black Rock CEO, and Barry Jackson, Rockville Councilmember.
From a PE teacher to a social media maven, Alex Tsironis, a.k.a. Mr. MoCo 301, joins us to chart his meteoric rise from the humble beginnings of #MoCoSnow to steering the MoCo Show platform towards millions of views. As Montgomery County's very own Community Engagement Manager, Derrick Kenny, reveals the multifaceted nature of his role, which spans far beyond communications into the realm of cable TV stations and...
Melissa Rosenberg, executive director of the Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) joins the latest episode of the What’s Happening MoCo podcast to mark the end of Autism Acceptance Month (April). According to Rosenberg, nearly 1 in 43 children received an Autism diagnosis in the state of Maryland. Her organization, AUSOM, provides free guidance and resources to assist people with Autism and their families. In addition, ...
Kisha Davis, Montgomery County’s health officer, returns to the What’s Happening MoCo podcast during National Public Health Week to share the good news that the County earned recognition as one of the healthiest counties in America. In the latest episode of the podcast, Dr. Davis also shared updates on dealing with COVID-19, social isolation, heart disease and other challenges to living healthier, longer lives.
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Montgomery County’s Economic Develop Corporation’s (MCEDC) Senior Vice President Brad L. Stewart joined the latest episode of the What’s Happening MoCo podcast, which is now available. The episode centers on biotech and life sciences business in the County.
Mr. Stewart will share his career journey and provide insight into the County’s biotech and life sciences industry and will talk about the growth of AstraZeneca an...
In this episode we learn about the state of African American home ownership in the Country and locally through the SHIBA report (State of Housing in Black America), as well as what a realtist is. Meet Nicelle Hagins, president of the local GMAR, a division of NARAB. She also shares valuable tips for all of those who would like to purchase a home. We also hear from MCDOT's Chris Conklin about their "Love Bus&...
It is a new year, but will there be a new and improved you? Are you staying true to your new year’s resolutions? Montgomery County’s Chief Health Officer, Kisha Davis, joins the latest episode of the “What’s Happening MoCo” podcast to help residents keep their physical and mental health resolutions. Armed with a “top five” list of tips for residents, Dr. Davis participates in a lively and educational conversation with...
In this episode, we talk with James Stowe, director of the Office of Human Rights after the recent African American Health Program's Alzheimer's Awareness event. We talk Human Rights, African American Health and why reconcilliation is important.
What's Happening with Maria Martinez, Special Secretary for Minority & Women Small Businesses? Recorded live in Ocean City Maryland, What's Happening MoCo spoke with a host of state and County leaders that were attending the Maryland Association of Counties Conference. This episode is a special bonus interview as part of a multi-part series highlighting the benefits of MACo, current takes on important i...
What's Happening with County Executive Marc Elrich? Recorded live in Ocean City Maryland, What's Happening MoCo spoke with a host of state and County leaders that were attending the Maryland Association of Counties Conference. This episode is the last installment of a multi-part series highlighting the benefits of MACo, current takes on important issues, and some interesting facts about our public servants....
What's Happening with MoCo Department of Environmental Protection Jon Monger? Recorded live in Ocean City Maryland, What's Happening MoCo spoke with a host of state and County leaders that were attending the Maryland Association of Counties Conference. This episode is part of a multi-part series highlighting the benefits of MACo, current takes on important issues, and some interesting facts about our public...
What's Happening with Maryland Secretary of State Susan C. Lee? Recorded live in Ocean City Maryland, What's Happening MoCo spoke with a host of state and County leaders that were attending the Maryland Association of Counties Conference. This episode is part of a multi-part series highlighting the benefits of MACo, current takes on important issues, and some interesting facts about our public servants.
What's Happening with Health and Human Services Director James C. Bridgers, Jr., Ph.D., MBA? Recorded live in Ocean City Maryland, What's Happening MoCo spoke with a host of state and County leaders that were attending the Maryland Association of Counties Conference. This episode is part of a multi-part series highlighting the benefits of MACo, current takes on important issues, and some interesting facts ...
What's Happening with Council President Evan Glass? Recorded live in Ocean City Maryland, What's Happening MoCo spoke with a host of state and County leaders that were attending the Maryland Association of Counties Conference. This episode is part of a multi-part series highlighting the benefits of MACo, current takes on important issues, and some interesting facts about our public servants.
What's Happening with Gabe Albornoz? Recorded live in Ocean City Maryland, What's Happening MoCo spoke with a host of state and County leaders that were attending the Maryland Association of Counties Conference. This episode is part of a multi-part series highlighting the benefits of MACo, current takes on important issues, and some interesting facts about our public servants.
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