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Housing Program: Inspections Oct 20, 2020

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There is a lot that goes into our Department of Community Services' Housing Program. In this second episode with the Housing Program, we talk with Jim Smith, Inspector Supervisor, about the inspection process, the need for inspections for both the tenant and the home owner, and how this plays a critical role in the success of the program.
Jim Smith can be reached at 301-934-0122 or SmithJ@CharlesCountyMD.gov

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Domestic Violence Awareness with CAP Oct 15, 2020

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we're talking with Erica Rosa, a Outreach Specialist for the Center for Abused Persons (CAP).
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Center for Abused Persons, Charles County

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Housing Choice Voucher Lottery Sep 24, 2020

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Jeremy Dautenhahn, the housing program supervisor with the Charles County Housing Authority through the Department of Community Services, joins us to talk about the Housing Choice Voucher Lottery Program.
This is the first time in Charles County the Housing Choice Voucher Program is using a lottery format. The list had been closed down in 2012 after remaining open for decades. We talk about the program, how the lottery works, and the success that the program has had over the years.

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Back to School Fiesta 2020 with Commissioner Amanda Stewart Aug 06, 2020

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Event is for distribution only. Social distancing is required.
We talk with Commissioner Amanda Stewart about her sixth Annual Back to School Fiesta and how this year's will be different.
Registration is required.
For more information visit Back to School Fiesta
Event held rain or shine:
Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Regency Furniture Stadium parking lot
11765 St. Linus Dr., Waldorf, MD 20602

The backpack giveaway is open to Charles County children in grades Pre-K through 12. Registration is required. The first 250 registrations will receive a backpack. We are also holding a unique drawing for Charles County teachers, and a separate drawing for our students entering college. #BackToSchoolFiesta

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Nuisance and Urban Flooding Jul 10, 2020

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We talk with Michelle Lilly, Director of Emergency Services, about what nuisance and urban flooding are and the departments efforts to develop the County's Nuisance Flood Plan.
To participate in the comments and include a location in the County you see flood, please visit the Map Your Flooding Survey website or email Flooding@CharlesCountyMD.gov
For more information on the flood plan, visit the Nuisance and Urban Flooding Storymap webpage.

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2020 Census: Charles County Jun 19, 2020

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In this episode we talk about the 2020 Census and how Charles County is responding. Our guests include: Census Bureau representatives Julius Maina, Partnership Coordinator for the State of Maryland, and Lee Osberry, Jr., Partnership Specialist for Southern Maryland, as well as Amy Blessinger, Planner III, Charles County Government Planning Division.

To take your Census, and for more information, visit:

2020Census.gov

And for more podcasts, visit Podcast.CharlesCountyMD.gov

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Dr. Haft - Moving Toward A Phase One Reopening May 21, 2020

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Chief of Media Services, Jennifer Harris talks with Dr. Howard Haft, Maryland Department of Health, about how the public can prevent the spread of COVID-19 and what to expect in Charles County as we move toward a Phase One reopening on May 29.

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Moving Toward A Phase One Reopening May 15, 2020

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Jennifer Harris, Chief of Media Services talks with Board of County Commissioners President Reuben Collins, District 3 Commissioner Amanda Stewart, and District 2 Commissioner, Thomasina Coates about the movement toward a Phase One gradual reopening of Charles County beginning on May 29, 2020.

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Agriculture and Farmers Markets Apr 16, 2020

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Lead Producer for CCGTV, Brent Huber, talks with Martin Proulx, Agriculture Business Development Manager with Charles County's Economic Development Department, about local agriculture and farmers markets during the COVID-19 pandemic. More information can be found at MeetCharlesCounty.com.

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Wearing Face Mask in Public Apr 14, 2020

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Chief of Media Services, Jennifer Harris, talks with the Board of County Commissioners about the resolution to require face mask in public and what it means for residents of Charles County.
For more information visit CharlesCountyMD.gov
How to make a no sew face mask.

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