The County Conversation

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DSVS Protective Orders Oct 30, 2024

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Ayaan Ali, victim advocate on the Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Advocacy team within the Department of Family Services, about protective orders. Learn more online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/boards-authorities-commissions/council-to-end-domestic-violence/victim-access-protective-orders. You can reach the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273. If you are in danger, call or text 9-1-1. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

Charge Up Fairfax Program Oct 16, 2024

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Animal Shelter’s Pet Resource Center Oct 02, 2024

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30 Years Celebrating Global Culture in Reston with the Multicultural Festival Sep 18, 2024

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with BeBe Nguyen, Reston Community Center’s newly appointed Executive Director, about 30 years of celebrating global culture in Reston with the Multicultural Festival. Learn more about RCC online at restoncommunitycenter.com For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

National Preparedness Month and Emergency Preparedness Sep 04, 2024

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Sandy Kenyon with Fairfax County’s Department of Emergency Management and Security (DEMS) about National Preparedness Month and the importance of emergency preparedness year-round. Learn more about DEMS at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergencymanagement For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

Active Transportation Plan Aug 08, 2024

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Nicole Wynands, Deputy Active Transportation Chief with Fairfax County’s Department of Transportation, about the county’s Active Transportation Plan that promotes bikeway and trail network routes and amenities, pedestrian accommodations, etc.. Learn more about the Active Transportation plan at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/bike-walk/activefairfax. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

Talent Up Program Jul 25, 2024

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Theresa Benincasa, economic mobility manager with the Department of Economic Initiatives, about the Talent Up Program that matches county jobseekers with Fairfax County employers seeking to quickly fill open jobs through funded internship opportunities. Learn more online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/economic-initiatives/talent-fairfax-fund. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

Centreville-Chantilly-Vienna-Tysons (CCVT) Area Bus Service Changes Jul 11, 2024

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Michael Felschow, Transit Services Division Planning Section Chief with the county’s Department of Transportation, about the Centreville-Chantilly-Vienna-Tysons area bus service changes, often referred to as CCVT, a major change in Fairfax Connector bus routes that began in June. Learn more at fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/CCVT-bus-service-review To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news or call 703-FAIRFAX (703-324-7329) weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

Fairfax County’s Operational Energy Strategy Jun 26, 2024

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Kevin Smith, division manager for energy programs with the Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination, about the County’s Operational Energy Strategy, which is focused on reducing energy use to save money and lower carbon emissions that support a healthier environment. Learn more about the strategy at fairfaxcounty.gov/environment-energy-coordination/operational-energy-strategy To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news or call 703-FAIRFAX (703-324-7329) weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

School Immunizations with the Health Department Jun 12, 2024

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Brian Hochstrasser, school health division assistant director with the Fairfax County Health Department, about school immunizations and services the Health Department offers to help students (and their parents) prepare for the new school year. Learn more from the Health Department at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/child To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news or call 703-FAIRFAX (703-324-7329) weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

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