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Black History Museums in Baltimore County Feb 20, 2025

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 holds a vast collection of memoribilia and features programs to promote the culture, history, ideals, and impact of the Negro Leagues and their players. The Turner Station History Center inside the Sollers Point Multipurpose Center in Dundalk contains exhibits that reflect the powerful heritage and spirit of a proud African American community and its residents who thrived through faith, family, education, and hard work.

Discover Baltimore County Dec 20, 2024

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.

Winter Weather Preparedness Nov 22, 2024

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.

Data-Driven Government: BCSTAT Oct 10, 2024

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.

Library Card Sign-Up Month Sep 13, 2024

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.

Reimagine Recreation & Parks Jul 16, 2024

As Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks celebrates its 75th anniversary, the Department is leading a comprehensive effort to Reimagine Recreation and Parks, which outlines a long-term, community-driven roadmap to rethink the department based on national best practices.

Special Guests: Bob Smith and Cortney Weinstock.

BCPL Summer Reading Challenge Jun 13, 2024

Explore the wonderful world of books with this year's Summer Reading Challenge, "Adventure begins at Your Library." Children of all ages can join the challenge and log their reading on Beanstack or a paper game board. Read for 10 hours to pick up a completion prize and enter in prize drawings!

Special Guest: Conni Strittmatter.

Meet the New County Administrative Officer May 30, 2024

New County Administrative Officer D'Andrea Walker was appointed to the position by the County Executive & unanimously approved by the County Council in April. Under Walker’s leadership, Baltimore County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation modernized programs and improved services, including bringing back residential bulk trash collection for the first time since 1992, announcing plans to significantly extend the life of the County’s landfill, and launching the Towson Loop, Baltimore County’s first free locally operated transit service.
Now as the County’s newest Administrative Officer, she will oversee the day-to-day operations as well as the efforts of the county’s various departments.

Special Guest: D'Andrea Walker.

Pet Scanning Stations Apr 23, 2024

In February 2024, Baltimore County Dept. of Health & Human Services launched 5 pet scanning stations across the county, offering 24/7 access to microchip scanning to help lost pets reunite with their owners more quickly & prevent animals from being uneccessarily housed at the shelter. Baltimore Co. is the first jurisdiction in Maryland to provide these community scanning stations.

Special Guest: Kayla Franczkowski .

The Bring Your Own Bag Act Explained Oct 30, 2023

Baltimore County’s new Bring Your Own Bag Act goes into effect November 1.

On this episode of 'The County,' Baltimore County's Bureau Chief of Solid Waste explains the goals and potential impact of the law, and answers frequently asked questions.

Special Guest: Nick Rodricks.

Baltimore County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Sep 13, 2023

This episode of The County celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting Baltimore County's first Immigrant Affairs Outreach Coordinator, Giuliana Valencia-Banks. It is presented in both English and Spanish, with the Spanish version beginning at 8:30.

Special Guest: Giuliana Valencia-Banks.

Explore New Recreation Opportunities Aug 25, 2023

On this episode of The County, we take a look at all the work Department of Recreation and Parks has done to improve recreational opportunities across Baltimore County.

Baltimore County Celebrates Pride Month Jun 21, 2023

On this episode of The County, we sit down with the Baltimore County Police Department's first LGBTQIA+ Liaison, and travel to the Department of Recreation and Parks' annual Pride event!

Baltimore County Executive's FY24 Budget Proposal Explained Apr 25, 2023

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski explains his proposed FY24 budget and all that it means for employees, residents, and visitors!

Special Guest: County Executive Johnny Olszewski.

Baltimore County Celebrates Black History Month Feb 23, 2023

From the past, to the present, Baltimore County has so much to be proud of. On this episode of The County, we tell the stories of barrier breakers Berley Roberts Sr. and Stacy Rodgers.

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