feed03.fireside.fm Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:16:34 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The County https://thecounty.fireside.fm Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:15:04 -0400 With more than 800,000 residents, 175 miles of shoreline, one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation, diverse and growing industry sectors, and a wealth of beautiful open spaces, Baltimore County is an exciting place to live, work and play. Join us as we explore issues important to the county, introduce you to our vibrant communities, and highlight some of the best the county has to offer. en-us © 2026 The County episodic Baltimore County Government's Podcast Baltimore County Government With more than 800,000 residents, 175 miles of shoreline, one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation, diverse and growing industry sectors, and a wealth of beautiful open spaces, Baltimore County is an exciting place to live, work and play. Join us as we explore issues important to the county, introduce you to our vibrant communities, and highlight some of the best the county has to offer. false Baltimore County Government baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov yes Celebrating Earth Month with the Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability https://thecounty.fireside.fm/21 e3c979f0-8967-4b49-9cdf-f28e6d08ac6f Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government During Earth Month, discover how the Baltimore County's Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability works to promote environmental stewardship, sustainable growth, water quality and pollution prevention. 11:06 false During Earth Month, discover how the Baltimore County's Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability works to promote environmental stewardship, sustainable growth, water quality and pollution prevention.
We discuss stream restoration, watershed management, solar energy projects, and reforestation programs with several members of the department.

]]> earth, earth day, environment, environmental protection, sustainability, stream, stream restoration, trash, litter, watershed, solar, solar energy, reforestation, trees During Earth Month, discover how the Baltimore County's Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability works to promote environmental stewardship, sustainable growth, water quality and pollution prevention.
We discuss stream restoration, watershed management, solar energy projects, and reforestation programs with several members of the department.

]]> During Earth Month, discover how the Baltimore County's Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability works to promote environmental stewardship, sustainable growth, water quality and pollution prevention.
We discuss stream restoration, watershed management, solar energy projects, and reforestation programs with several members of the department.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+Y15_z8D1 ]]> Bill Baker Spotlight on Caregiving https://thecounty.fireside.fm/20 3e09088f-d6c3-453b-a1a9-bd699b7145f9 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government We explore the collaboration between Baltimore County's Department of Aging and the Baltimore County Public Library this spring to support caregivers 8:59 false The Baltimore County population is aging, and becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming and isolating for many. The Baltimore County Public Library has received a $40,000 grant and is working with the Baltimore County Department of Aging on a series of programs and providing resources to better support a caregiver’s journey.

Special Guests: Heang Tan and Julie Brophy.

]]> caregiver, library, aging, programs, events, caregivers, aging in place The Baltimore County population is aging, and becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming and isolating for many. The Baltimore County Public Library has received a $40,000 grant and is working with the Baltimore County Department of Aging on a series of programs and providing resources to better support a caregiver’s journey.

Special Guests: Heang Tan and Julie Brophy.

]]> The Baltimore County population is aging, and becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming and isolating for many. The Baltimore County Public Library has received a $40,000 grant and is working with the Baltimore County Department of Aging on a series of programs and providing resources to better support a caregiver’s journey.

Special Guests: Heang Tan and Julie Brophy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+7ODY-kp0 ]]> Bill Baker Heang Tan Julie Brophy Preparing for Budget Town Hall Series https://thecounty.fireside.fm/19 438bd387-575d-4fc9-8f40-1094d9f11ea3 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government How Baltimore County Government prepares for the annual budget town hall series 4:06 false For 8 years running, the Baltimore County Executive has held town hall meetings in every council district to give community members an opportunity to provide input into the budget planning process. We explore how the county prepares for these meetings held over 2 months every year.

]]> town hall, budget, finance, county executive, county council, For 8 years running, the Baltimore County Executive has held town hall meetings in every council district to give community members an opportunity to provide input into the budget planning process. We explore how the county prepares for these meetings held over 2 months every year.

]]> For 8 years running, the Baltimore County Executive has held town hall meetings in every council district to give community members an opportunity to provide input into the budget planning process. We explore how the county prepares for these meetings held over 2 months every year.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+5POWicVa ]]> Bill Baker Enjoy the Holidays in Baltimore County https://thecounty.fireside.fm/18 6c2448d9-e6a7-414d-96f3-b3deab3f4a3e Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government Looking for fun events and activities to celebrate the holiday season? We preview a sample of some of the experiences being offered throughout the county this month. 3:07 false Baltimore County offers a wide array of festivities to celebrate the holidays. In this episode, Tom Yorke, Chief of Tourism for Baltimore County highlights some of the events and activities going on.

Special Guest: Tom Yorke.

]]> Holidays, Christmas, fun, tree, markets, trains, ballet, Baltimore County, events, activities Baltimore County offers a wide array of festivities to celebrate the holidays. In this episode, Tom Yorke, Chief of Tourism for Baltimore County highlights some of the events and activities going on.

Special Guest: Tom Yorke.

]]> Baltimore County offers a wide array of festivities to celebrate the holidays. In this episode, Tom Yorke, Chief of Tourism for Baltimore County highlights some of the events and activities going on.

Special Guest: Tom Yorke.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+2T6F7t9v ]]> Bill Baker Tom Yorke Breaking Ground on New School Buildings https://thecounty.fireside.fm/17 2fa378d8-12e5-477f-a4ae-641d6e317f00 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government An in depth look at 3 new school buildings being constructed in Baltimore County, with interviews from educators and students sharing their thoughts on the new schools. 5:39 false Baltimore County broke ground on three new school buildings this fall. These new buildings will usher learning in to the 21st century for these schools and their communities. In depth interviews with the educators and students who will benefit from these new buildings, as well as provide details on their construction and timelines.

]]> school, construction, Towson, Dulaney, Scotts Branch, students, learning, education, Baltimore County, building, teacher, principal Baltimore County broke ground on three new school buildings this fall. These new buildings will usher learning in to the 21st century for these schools and their communities. In depth interviews with the educators and students who will benefit from these new buildings, as well as provide details on their construction and timelines.

]]> Baltimore County broke ground on three new school buildings this fall. These new buildings will usher learning in to the 21st century for these schools and their communities. In depth interviews with the educators and students who will benefit from these new buildings, as well as provide details on their construction and timelines.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+Vg0lKDyt ]]> Bill Baker All Things BCPL This Fall https://thecounty.fireside.fm/16 6ee2b410-d676-4b65-b7a4-67403f61a2b2 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government We talk to Emily Williamson from the Baltimore County Public Library about the programs, events, and changes coming to the library near you this fall 9:44 false BCPL is wrapping up Library Card Sign Up Month. With school back in session, they have several programs available, including one that can help with homework, and the Adult Reading Challenge is in full swing with B Well Read Bingo. Plus the changes coming to the Woodlawn branch and the challenges facing every library system in the 21st century.

Special Guest: Emily Williamson.

]]> library, library card sign up, adult reading, library of things, BCPL, Baltimore county public library, homework help BCPL is wrapping up Library Card Sign Up Month. With school back in session, they have several programs available, including one that can help with homework, and the Adult Reading Challenge is in full swing with B Well Read Bingo. Plus the changes coming to the Woodlawn branch and the challenges facing every library system in the 21st century.

Special Guest: Emily Williamson.

]]> BCPL is wrapping up Library Card Sign Up Month. With school back in session, they have several programs available, including one that can help with homework, and the Adult Reading Challenge is in full swing with B Well Read Bingo. Plus the changes coming to the Woodlawn branch and the challenges facing every library system in the 21st century.

Special Guest: Emily Williamson.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+UgHRz-Qp ]]> Bill Baker Emily Williamson Supporting Our Seniors https://thecounty.fireside.fm/15 ef0b1431-0599-482f-a617-c4d3820dd17b Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government During our interview with Baltimore County Dept. of Aging Director Tan, we discuss upcoming programs and initiatives targeted toward seniors in our community 8:42 false September is both Healthy Aging Month and National Senior Center Month highlighting the importance of staying healthy and engaged as we grow older. The Baltimore County Department of Aging is inviting everyone to participate in No Senior Eats Alone Day on Thursday, September 11,2025 or any day of their choosing during the week of September 7 through 13. The goal is to help make older adults feel valued and connected, establish better eating habits, and improve nutrition and health. They are also working to draw attention to the impact of social isolation for many seniors. We also discuss some of the other new programs the Dept. of Aging is working on.

Special Guest: Heang Tan.

]]> senior citizen, aging, senior, no senior eats alone, September is both Healthy Aging Month and National Senior Center Month highlighting the importance of staying healthy and engaged as we grow older. The Baltimore County Department of Aging is inviting everyone to participate in No Senior Eats Alone Day on Thursday, September 11,2025 or any day of their choosing during the week of September 7 through 13. The goal is to help make older adults feel valued and connected, establish better eating habits, and improve nutrition and health. They are also working to draw attention to the impact of social isolation for many seniors. We also discuss some of the other new programs the Dept. of Aging is working on.

Special Guest: Heang Tan.

]]> September is both Healthy Aging Month and National Senior Center Month highlighting the importance of staying healthy and engaged as we grow older. The Baltimore County Department of Aging is inviting everyone to participate in No Senior Eats Alone Day on Thursday, September 11,2025 or any day of their choosing during the week of September 7 through 13. The goal is to help make older adults feel valued and connected, establish better eating habits, and improve nutrition and health. They are also working to draw attention to the impact of social isolation for many seniors. We also discuss some of the other new programs the Dept. of Aging is working on.

Special Guest: Heang Tan.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+TkE3FU_8 ]]> Bill Baker Heang Tan Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week https://thecounty.fireside.fm/14 f87650ca-2095-4988-84a9-cbbb1603d692 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week kicks off on Friday July 11th. This event offers residents and visitors a chance to try new restaurants with special menus. 3:44 false Organized by Baltimore County Tourism, Baltimore County Restaurant Week is one of the County’s most anticipated biannual events. Over 40 restaurants are participating this year. We talk to Tom Yorke, Chief of Destination Marketing for Baltimore County's Department of Economic Workforce and Development on what residents and visitors can expect from this years' experience.

Special Guest: Tom Yorke.

]]> restaurant, summer, week, Baltimore County, tourism, food, foodie, dining Organized by Baltimore County Tourism, Baltimore County Restaurant Week is one of the County’s most anticipated biannual events. Over 40 restaurants are participating this year. We talk to Tom Yorke, Chief of Destination Marketing for Baltimore County's Department of Economic Workforce and Development on what residents and visitors can expect from this years' experience.

Special Guest: Tom Yorke.

]]> Organized by Baltimore County Tourism, Baltimore County Restaurant Week is one of the County’s most anticipated biannual events. Over 40 restaurants are participating this year. We talk to Tom Yorke, Chief of Destination Marketing for Baltimore County's Department of Economic Workforce and Development on what residents and visitors can expect from this years' experience.

Special Guest: Tom Yorke.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+BeLayU1f ]]> Bill Baker Tom Yorke Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off https://thecounty.fireside.fm/13 decd97ec-44a1-44cf-80f3-45faee79ca0f Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government We preview this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at the Baltimore County Public Library. We discuss how it works, how it helps keep kids engaged when school is out, as well as how they can earn a completion prize and be entered into exciting prize drawings. We also talk about the other fun programs BCPL is offering this summer for kids. 7:50 false Summer is here and soon schools will dismiss for the year.
But how do you keep your kids from the “summer slide”… the learning loss some students experience with the freedom from academics.
The Baltimore County Public Library is once again offering a fun solution.
The Summer Reading Challenge!
We speak with Baltimore County Public Library’s Manager for the Youth and Family Engagement department on the programs available for kids this summer.

Special Guest: Conni Strittmatter.

]]> summer, reading, challenge, kids, school, books, library, prizes, programs Summer is here and soon schools will dismiss for the year.
But how do you keep your kids from the “summer slide”… the learning loss some students experience with the freedom from academics.
The Baltimore County Public Library is once again offering a fun solution.
The Summer Reading Challenge!
We speak with Baltimore County Public Library’s Manager for the Youth and Family Engagement department on the programs available for kids this summer.

Special Guest: Conni Strittmatter.

]]> Summer is here and soon schools will dismiss for the year.
But how do you keep your kids from the “summer slide”… the learning loss some students experience with the freedom from academics.
The Baltimore County Public Library is once again offering a fun solution.
The Summer Reading Challenge!
We speak with Baltimore County Public Library’s Manager for the Youth and Family Engagement department on the programs available for kids this summer.

Special Guest: Conni Strittmatter.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+V65h4rAm ]]> Bill Baker Conni Strittmatter Older Americans Month in Baltimore County https://thecounty.fireside.fm/12 67ff1787-560d-4197-b97f-8256618b48a9 Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government Interview with Baltimore County Department of Aging Director Heang Tan 13:18 false May is Older Americans Month, and here in Baltimore County, about 25 percent of our residents are seniors. Baltimore County’s Department of Aging operates 20 senior centers in the county, as well as one virtual center with over 16-thousand active members. We talk to Department of Aging Director Heang Tan about the programs and centers that they operate.

Special Guest: Heang Tan.

]]> older americans month, seniors, department of aging, director tan May is Older Americans Month, and here in Baltimore County, about 25 percent of our residents are seniors. Baltimore County’s Department of Aging operates 20 senior centers in the county, as well as one virtual center with over 16-thousand active members. We talk to Department of Aging Director Heang Tan about the programs and centers that they operate.

Special Guest: Heang Tan.

]]> May is Older Americans Month, and here in Baltimore County, about 25 percent of our residents are seniors. Baltimore County’s Department of Aging operates 20 senior centers in the county, as well as one virtual center with over 16-thousand active members. We talk to Department of Aging Director Heang Tan about the programs and centers that they operate.

Special Guest: Heang Tan.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+7vV2KhQF ]]> Bill Baker Heang Tan Celebrating Earth Day https://thecounty.fireside.fm/11 8d979f84-7b26-483a-beaf-f5d6d5e0faf6 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government We talk about the various programs Baltimore County is working on to celebrate Earth Day in 2025 12:12 false We talk with Dr. Heather Wooldridge from the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public School concerning the Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge. We also sit down with the Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability to discuss a program they are offering this month. DEPS Forest Stewardship Supervisor Carrie Oberholtzer gives us a preview of their native tree giveaway. Plus, we tell you how you can get a compost bin or rain barrel from the Department of Public Works and Transportation.

Special Guests: Carrie Oberholtzer and Dr. Heather Wooldridge.

]]> earth day, environment, sustainability, trees, clean green, litter, native, compost, rain We talk with Dr. Heather Wooldridge from the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public School concerning the Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge. We also sit down with the Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability to discuss a program they are offering this month. DEPS Forest Stewardship Supervisor Carrie Oberholtzer gives us a preview of their native tree giveaway. Plus, we tell you how you can get a compost bin or rain barrel from the Department of Public Works and Transportation.

Special Guests: Carrie Oberholtzer and Dr. Heather Wooldridge.

]]> We talk with Dr. Heather Wooldridge from the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public School concerning the Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge. We also sit down with the Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability to discuss a program they are offering this month. DEPS Forest Stewardship Supervisor Carrie Oberholtzer gives us a preview of their native tree giveaway. Plus, we tell you how you can get a compost bin or rain barrel from the Department of Public Works and Transportation.

Special Guests: Carrie Oberholtzer and Dr. Heather Wooldridge.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+PAKnBQRm ]]> Bill Baker Carrie Oberholtzer Dr. Heather Wooldridge Black History Museums in Baltimore County https://thecounty.fireside.fm/10 82b20ea0-f9cd-4ff9-b11b-115cf17ea99c Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government In honor of Black History Month, we visit three museums in Baltimore County dedicated to Black History. 8:15 false 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.

]]> black history, museum, black history month, Benjamin Banneker, Simmons Negro Leagues Baseball, Turner Station 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+zBi2Gwwm ]]> Bill Baker Discover Baltimore County https://thecounty.fireside.fm/9 9465caed-5c3a-4476-96f7-5e907e09cfa0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government Discover Baltimore County is focused on highlighting the County’s diverse assets and encouraging visitors to explore everything the region has to offer, focusing on events around the holidays. 4:33 false 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.

]]> discover, events, experience, guide, tourists, Baltimore county, holidays, 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+02vYb_FL ]]> Bill Baker Tom Yorke Winter Weather Preparedness https://thecounty.fireside.fm/8 b1c63aed-653a-4aea-b933-469c8153f23f Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government How Baltimore County Government and Residents can prepare for and stay safe during winter weather 8:24 false 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.

]]> winter, weather, preparedness, emergency, Baltimore County, government, safety 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+3nJclTXh ]]> Bill Baker David Bycoffe Data-Driven Government: BCSTAT https://thecounty.fireside.fm/7 991a530c-9d5a-434f-8b97-97f234842b5b Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government BCSTAT's mission is to incorporate data into decision making and apply data-driven analysis to every day operations across Baltimore County departments. 19:43 false 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.

]]> BCSTAT, data, government, transparency, analysis 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+ep8SSuw- ]]> Bill Baker Momen Abukhdeir Library Card Sign-Up Month https://thecounty.fireside.fm/6 c0978af7-0ea3-43be-b95f-a373846eec7a Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. A library card gives you instant access to dozens of free resources! 11:46 false 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.

]]> library, bcpl, Baltimore County public library, adult reading challenge, library card sign u month, reading, books, 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+tFSDa6mO ]]> Bill Baker Emily Williamson Reimagine Recreation & Parks https://thecounty.fireside.fm/reimaginerecparks 72cea70e-6f10-48f3-aacc-74006b5abefc Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government Celebrating it's 75th anniversary, Baltimore County's Recreation & Park department is undergoing several changes to bring it into the 21st century 15:03 false 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.

]]> parks, recreation, Baltimore County, reimagine, civic rec 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+UeEoUBX5 ]]> Bill Baker Bob Smith Cortney Weinstock BCPL Summer Reading Challenge https://thecounty.fireside.fm/bcplsummerreadingchallenge a683ca18-1e98-4886-82e0-c4e42c60519a Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government Details concerning this year's Summer Reading Challenge at the Baltimore County Public Library 12:19 false 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.

]]> library, bcpl, Baltimore County public library, summer reading challenge, summer reading, reading, books, kids 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+GYIDLa3a ]]> Bill Baker Conni Strittmatter Meet the New County Administrative Officer https://thecounty.fireside.fm/newcountyadministrativeofficer 94618f19-6006-46a3-8a7c-1dcad6534aef Thu, 30 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government Interview with new County Administrative Officer D’Andrea Walker 8:36 false 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.

]]> county administrative officer, Baltimore County, D'Andrea Walker, 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+MfnQ8Pjx ]]> Dori Henry D'Andrea Walker Pet Scanning Stations https://thecounty.fireside.fm/petscanstations 275e304d-0cf3-4d84-9bb6-af95c7e0fd07 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government New pet scanning stations placed around Baltimore County to help reunite lost pets with their owners 14:28 false 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 .

]]> dog, microchip, lost dog, scanning stations, animal services, bcas 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 .

]]> 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 .

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+N8AGuesC ]]> Abby Isaacs Kayla Franczkowski The Bring Your Own Bag Act Explained https://thecounty.fireside.fm/byobaglaw 5803b67f-ca8b-46e8-867e-4e22cbb80232 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government 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. 13:42 false 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.

]]> byo bag, bring your own bag law, reusable bag, baltimore county 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’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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+rmthi6pw ]]> Lowell Melser Nick Rodricks Baltimore County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month https://thecounty.fireside.fm/5 62e41faf-0bc7-4379-9361-58f708ebd51b Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government 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. 19:48 false 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.

]]> hispanic heritage month, baltimore county, barrier breakers 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+77RVIXwY ]]> Riccy Amador Giuliana Valencia-Banks Explore New Recreation Opportunities https://thecounty.fireside.fm/4 bf99afb4-c6fa-4d4c-808b-da6e50dca659 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government 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. 5:41 false 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.

]]> recreation, parks, baltimore county 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+BjrR_pa1 ]]> Bob Smith Baltimore County Celebrates Pride Month https://thecounty.fireside.fm/3 5ffdabce-8677-451f-9ef8-d1669bc4077c Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government 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! 7:53 false 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!

]]> pride, lgbtqia, inclusion, baltimore county 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!

]]> 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!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+5GsJh60x ]]> Bill Baker Baltimore County Executive's FY24 Budget Proposal Explained https://thecounty.fireside.fm/fy24-budget e682c79f-dc41-4ee6-93c3-b5c0946ae952 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski explains his proposed FY24 budget and all that it means for employees, residents and visitors! 8:11 false 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.

]]> budget, baltimore county, johnny olszewski, funding 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 Executive Johnny Olszewski explains his proposed FY24 budget and all that it means for employees, residents, and visitors!

Special Guest: County Executive Johnny Olszewski.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+RFq3NgBl ]]> Dori Henry County Executive Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Celebrates Black History Month https://thecounty.fireside.fm/1 2f67644d-7261-4e2f-a832-fc6e0a4ad1c5 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 baltcopodcasts@baltimorecountymd.gov (Baltimore County Government) full Baltimore County Government 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. 10:18 false 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.

]]> black history month, baltimore county, catonsville, barrier breakers 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/ARnv24-G+Yq2_qIwn ]]> Mandy Remmell