The County
With more than 800,000 residents, 175 miles of shoreline, one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation, diverse and growing industry sectors, and a wealth of beautiful open spaces, Baltimore County is an exciting place to live, work and play. Join us as we explore issues important to the county, introduce you to our vibrant communities, and highlight some of the best the county has to offer.
Episodes
Cal Bowman, Director of Baltimore County's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management discusses how the office prepares for and anticipates incidents. Whether severe storms or a cyber-attack, OEM is ready to connect departments and lead the county through a multitude of incidents and events.
Special Guest: Cal Bowman.
BC Builds, launched in the Fall of 2025, is an initiative designed to modernize the development, permitting, and regulatory processes in Baltimore County. As the department of Permits, Applications, and Inspections moves through this process, we discuss the permitting application process with a couple departments that are involved, namely the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Environmental Protection and...
BC Builds, launched in the Fall of 2025, is an initiative designed to modernize the development, permitting, and regulatory processes in Baltimore County. As the department of Permits, Applications, and Inspections moves through this process, Director Pete Gutwald sits down with us to discuss what residents and developers should know before starting the permitting process, how the BC Builds initiative will help improve permitting, ...
This month, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier signed three new bills into law concerning the welfare of animals and pets. We discuss how these new laws will impact the animals, pets, and residents of Baltimore County. We also speak with Baltimore County Animal Services Bureau Director, Dr. Rene Varela, on how it affects their operations.
During Earth Month, discover how the Baltimore County's Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability works to promote environmental stewardship, sustainable growth, water quality and pollution prevention.
We discuss stream restoration, watershed management, solar energy projects, and reforestation programs with several members of the department.
The Baltimore County population is aging, and becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming and isolating for many. The Baltimore County Public Library has received a $40,000 grant and is working with the Baltimore County Department of Aging on a series of programs and providing resources to better support a caregiver’s journey.
Special Guests: Heang Tan and Julie Brophy.
For 8 years running, the Baltimore County Executive has held town hall meetings in every council district to give community members an opportunity to provide input into the budget planning process. We explore how the county prepares for these meetings held over 2 months every year.
Baltimore County offers a wide array of festivities to celebrate the holidays. In this episode, Tom Yorke, Chief of Tourism for Baltimore County highlights some of the events and activities going on.
Special Guest: Tom Yorke.
Baltimore County broke ground on three new school buildings this fall. These new buildings will usher learning in to the 21st century for these schools and their communities. In depth interviews with the educators and students who will benefit from these new buildings, as well as provide details on their construction and timelines.
BCPL is wrapping up Library Card Sign Up Month. With school back in session, they have several programs available, including one that can help with homework, and the Adult Reading Challenge is in full swing with B Well Read Bingo. Plus the changes coming to the Woodlawn branch and the challenges facing every library system in the 21st century.
Special Guest: Emily Williamson.
September is both Healthy Aging Month and National Senior Center Month highlighting the importance of staying healthy and engaged as we grow older. The Baltimore County Department of Aging is inviting everyone to participate in No Senior Eats Alone Day on Thursday, September 11,2025 or any day of their choosing during the week of September 7 through 13. The goal is to help make older adults feel valued and connected, establish bett...
Organized by Baltimore County Tourism, Baltimore County Restaurant Week is one of the County’s most anticipated biannual events. Over 40 restaurants are participating this year. We talk to Tom Yorke, Chief of Destination Marketing for Baltimore County's Department of Economic Workforce and Development on what residents and visitors can expect from this years' experience.
Special Guest: Tom Yorke.
Summer is here and soon schools will dismiss for the year.
But how do you keep your kids from the “summer slide”… the learning loss some students experience with the freedom from academics.
The Baltimore County Public Library is once again offering a fun solution.
The Summer Reading Challenge!
We speak with Baltimore County Public Library’s Manager for the Youth and Family Engagement depa...
May is Older Americans Month, and here in Baltimore County, about 25 percent of our residents are seniors. Baltimore County’s Department of Aging operates 20 senior centers in the county, as well as one virtual center with over 16-thousand active members. We talk to Department of Aging Director Heang Tan about the programs and centers that they operate.
Special Guest: Heang Tan.
We talk with Dr. Heather Wooldridge from the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public School concerning the Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge. We also sit down with the Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability to discuss a program they are offering this month. DEPS Forest Stewardship Supervisor Carrie Oberholtzer gives us a preview of their native tree giveaway. Plus, we tell you how you can get a compost bi...
In honor of Black History Month, we visit three museums in Baltimore County dedicated to perserving Black HIstory. The Benjamin Banneker Park & Muesum is 142-acre museum and park in Catonsville, Maryland. It honors the life of Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught astronomer, mathematician, and surveyor who was born free in 1731. The Simmons Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball inside the Baltimore County Public Library in Owings Mills ...
Interview with Tom Yorke, Chief, for Destination Marketing and Communications for Baltimore County's
Department of Economic and Workforce Development. We discuss the new website aimed at helping both locals and tourists find events, experiences, and destinations.
Special Guest: Tom Yorke.
Baltimore County's Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Management David Bycoffe talks about how residents can prepare for winter weeather. He also talks about the steps that the county takes before, during, and after a storm as well as offers tips to stay safe during the winter months.
Special Guest: David Bycoffe.
An in-depth interview with Chief Data and Performance Officer of BCSTAT, Momen Abukdheir. We discuss the creation of BCSTAT, how the COVID-19 pandemic drove the program forward, and how a project moves from conception to analysis to implementation.
Special Guest: Momen Abukhdeir.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. We talk about how the Baltimore County Public Library is celebrating, plus more details of their newly reopened Catonsville branch, and much more.
Special Guest: Emily Williamson.
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