What's Happening MoCo?

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 issues, and some interesting facts about our public servants.

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 servants.

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 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.

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 Dawn Luedtke? 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 Andrew Friedson? 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 Natalie Fani-Gonzalez? 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 Laurie-Anne Sayles? 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.

During this episode of What's Happening MoCo, we recorded interviews live from the 2023 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. We talked to the cutest kids, the most interesting vendors, and adults enjoying the nostalgia of all the great food and attractions. Thanks to all the wonderful people we met this year including the #MoCoFair King and Queen.

In this episode, we visit with Marty Svrcek , executive director of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds, as he leads the preparations for this year's AgFair. We talk about some of the most popular features of the Fair, major contributors to the AgFair's success and what it takes to make the Fair success.

From an episode recorded June 10, 2021, we talk with Reynauld Smith, an Olney resident and board member of the Sandy Spring Slave Museum. Smith shares the experiences of his ancestors’ emancipation from slavery on June 19, 1865. The date is now known nationally as “Juneteenth.” Smith also offers information about the Sandy Spring Slave Museum which chronicles the African American history from slavery through modern times, as well as, African and Caribbean Art. Listen/subscribe: https://bit.ly/whats-happening-moco The Sandy Spring Slave Museum is located at 18524 Brooke Rd in Sandy Spring. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 301-774-4066 or visit https://www.sandyspringslavemuseum.org.

In this episode, we learn about the County's new Director of Permitting Services Rabbiah Sabbakhan , Building Safety Month, types of permits needed for new projects and how to file a complaint.

In this episode of the What's Happening MoCo Podcast, our host talks to an interesting group of residents, small business owners, and government employees during the County's #Greenfest in the City in Wheaton, MD. Guests include Cindy Pena, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Brian Booher, Montgomery County Electric Car Guru, Jason Gedeik, Montgomery Parks, Luis Martinez, Montgomery County Health and Human Services, Wheaton High Schools' Society of Women Engineers, Eric Cathcart, Civic Community Leader, Zack Klein, founder of A.I.R., Swamp Rose Cooperative, and Silver Quill Studios.

In this episode, we meet the residents behind popular social media accounts and blossoming media organizations: @MoCoPGNews (FB/TW/IG) - shares information about public safety incidents around Montgomery and Prince Georges County @ModeratelyMoCo (FB/TW/IG) - shares information and editorial content involving current political and social issues around Montgomery County @bubbles_n_bourbon (IG) - shares information about enjoying cocktails and the nightlife of Montgomery County, MD These residents of the County have either asked to be on the program or have been suggested as a featured guest by others. You ask. We answer. What's Happening MoCo? If you like this episode, please subscribe and share.

Councilmember Kristin Mink joins the podcast this week to share her "viral" video birth into public service, her journey to becoming a Montgomery County Councilmember, and new legislation that will impact rent stabilization and renter's rights. To learn more about Councilmember Mink visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mink/ To testify or share your comments regarding the rent legislation: https://www.homeactmc.com/ Follow us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsHappeningMoCoPodcast

In this episode, we learn about the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and the benefits of doing business in Montgomery County Maryland. We talk with Bill Tompkins, president and CEO of MCEDC about these and other topics including their marketing efforts to raise awareness of business opportunities and resources. #BeNext @ThinkMoCo http://thinkmoco.com Be sure to: Listen: https://bit.ly/whats-happening-ccm Like: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsHappeningMoCoPodcast Share: https://whatshappeningmoco.buzzsprout.com/share Join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3021741651268653 #BeNext @ThinkMoCo http://thinkmoco.com

In this episode of What's Happening Moco, we talk with Cory Van Horn, Chief Strategy Officer with Visit Montgomery. He shares opportunities for residents, families, visitors and others to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth in Montgomery County, MD. Be sure to connect with his organization via your favorite social media platform by searching @visitmoco or visit their website for more information about events and tourism at https://visitmontgomery.com. Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast via one of your favorite podcasting platforms: https://whatshappeningmoco.buzzsprout.com/share