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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.

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What's Happening with MBlue Labs and other Bold Businesses?

Send us Fan Mail 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…

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What's Happening with Glen Echo Park

Send us Fan Mail 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,…

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What's Happening With MoCoRec's Dir and a Look Back at Juneteenth

Send us Fan Mail 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…

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What's Happening with Mail In Voting in MoCo? How to?

Send us Fan Mail 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…

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What's Happening with How to Vote in 2026

Send us Fan Mail 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…

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What's Happening with the Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens

Send us Fan Mail 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…

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What's Happening with Recycling in Montgomery County MD?

Send us Fan Mail 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…

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What's Happening with Council President Natali Fani-Gonzalez

Send us Fan Mail 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…

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What's Happening with Digital Equity & Mitsuko Herrera of TEBS

Send us Fan Mail 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…

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What's Happening with Frederick Hawkins County African American Community Liason

Send us Fan Mail 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…

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