En Sintonía con el Concejo

Interview with Luis Estrada, urban designer and planning coordinator at the Montgomery County Planning Department. The radio show will feature an update on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan (UBC). This plan aims to address community needs related to traffic safety, regional connectivity, environmental sustainability, corridor-focused growth and economic development. It explores opportunities...

Interview with Febe Huezo, outreach services specialist at the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). The radio show will highlight information about the free English learning resources offered by Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). MCPL invites the community to join upcoming Spanish language workshops at the Long Branch Public Library, scheduled for Nov. 12 and Dec. 17, both from 6 to...

Interview with Mayra Cruz-Solis, civic engagement specialist and Hispanic outreach liaison for the Montgomery County Council. The radio show will highlight the Council’s Latino Civic Project and the extraordinary career of Mayra Cruz-Solís, who is retiring after more than a decade of dedicated service at the Montgomery County Council. Find Council Meetings and Agendas: https://montgomerycountymd.g...

Interview with Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, public information officer at the Montgomery County Board of Elections. The radio show will feature the upcoming 2024 Presidential General Election. Voters have several options for casting their ballots: early voting, vote-by-mail, and in-person voting at their designated polling places on Election Day, which is Nov. 5. Early voting will occur from Oct. 24 throu...

Interview with Nora Morales, Program Director at Identity, Inc. The radio show will feature Identity, Inc.'s substance abuse prevention program, which offers free counseling for Montgomery County families dealing with youth substance abuse. Professional assistance is provided to help young individuals overcome addiction through treatment, rehabilitation, and emotional support, regardless of i...

Interview with Mariela Leon, Hispanic community liaison with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). The radio show will feature information about "Cafecito con Mariela," a series of virtual coffee chats designed to create a welcoming and inclusive space for newcomers and new immigrants. The aim is to emphasize community safety and build trust with the Montgomery County Police De...

Interview with Gianina Hasbun, community health worker certification coordinator. The radio show will feature an interview with Ms. Hasbun, coordinator of the "Vías de la Salud" program at the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. The program's mission is to provide health promotion interventions and enhance clients’ access to care, resources, and support servic...

Interview with Mariela Leon, Hispanic community liaison with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). The radio show will feature a workshop series called "Voces Importantes: Mujer Valiosa y Única". In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, MCPD will host a workshop series that will consist of four sessions designed to empower women who have survived sexual violenc...

Interview with Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, who chairs the Council’s Health and Human Services Committee. The radio show will feature a discussion with Councilmember Albornoz to discuss MC Groceries, a new groundbreaking initiative in Montgomery County aimed at increasing food security and addressing childhood hunger. The new program uses Instacart Health Fresh Funds to offer monthly stipends to n...

Interview with District 6 Councilmember Natali Fani-González. The radio show will start with information about the Public Safety Town Hall organized by Councilmember Fani-González. The event is aimed at providing community members with an opportunity to express their concerns and suggestions for enhancing safety and the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Members of the Maryland House of Deleg...

Interview with Briggitte McLean, client assistance specialist at Aging and Disability Resource Unit with Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The radio show will feature information about the Montgomery County Aging and Disability Resource Unit. This department offers personalized, hands-on assistance, referrals to services, and tailored information for seniors, indi...

Interview with Edith Lozada, Spanish communications specialist at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The radio show will highlight MCPS' annual Back-To-School Fair, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Westfield Wheaton Shopping Center. The event is a great opportunity for families to learn about the school system and County programs and services. Atten...

Interview with Mariela Leon, Hispanic community liaison with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD); Carlos Cortes-Vazquez, Montgomery County police officer. The radio program will start with information about the upcoming Hispanic Community Academy session 18, hosted by MCPD. The academy's goal is to educate community members about the role of law enforcement. The program is free for...

Interview with Edith Lozada, Spanish Communications Specialist at MCPS.  The household application for Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMS) for the 2024-2025 school year is now open for MCPS families, as the start of the school year approaches. Online applications are available for FARMS. It is im-portant to note that meal benefit eligibility from last school year will remain current only through...

Interview with Eira Mercado, program manager at Gaithersburg High School Wellness Center with Identity, Inc. This week's edition of En Sintonía will begin with a discussion about the Wellness Centers and Youth Opportunity Centers. Identity, Inc. operates four high school Wellness Centers in the county, located at Wheaton High School, Watkins Mill High School, Gaithersburg High School, and Sen...

Interview with Febe Huezo, outreach services specialist at the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). This week's edition of En Sintonía will highlight MCPL's 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. This program provides kids and teens with the opportunity to enjoy great books and engaging activities throughout the summer. Ms. Huezo will share all the details of this exciting program, as well...

Interview with Edith Lozada, Spanish Communications Specialist at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). This week's edition of En Sintonía will feature a discussion about the MCPS Summer Meals Program. This program provides free, nutritious meals to children and students who are 18 years of age or younger. Its goal is to address the nutrition gap during the summer break by offering breakfa...

Interview with Monika Hammer, public information officer at Montgomery County Recreation. This week's edition of En Sintonía will feature Montgomery County's Fourth of July celebrations. There will be displays at Germantown Glory at South Germantown Recreational Park, located at 18041 Central Park Circle in Germantown on Thursday, July 4, and at Mid-County Sparkles at Albert Einstein Hig...

Interview with María de Mar Borrero de Fernández, program manager I for the Street Outreach Network Division of Positive Youth Development at the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This week's edition of En Sintonía will feature the outstanding work of the Street Outreach Network. This organization is dedicated to supporting youth, preventing crimes and providin...

Interview with Jessica Membreño, Client Assistance Specialist at the Montgomery County Family Justice Center. This week’s edition of En Sintonía features an interview about the services provided by the Family Justice Center. These services include counseling, basic needs services, legal advice and representation, immigration legal services, law enforcement and criminal services, and more. Montgome...

Interview with Luisa Cardona, Director, Mid-County Regional Service Office. This week’s segment includes an interview with the Director of the Regional Service Office in Mid-County to discuss "Taste of Wheaton," Wheaton’s signature event, taking place on Sunday, June 2 in Downtown Wheaton. Find Council Meetings and Agendas: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/ondemand/index.html Count...

Interview with Carmen Berrios, division chief at Montgomery Recreation.  Summer is almost here, and Montgomery County Recreation has a wide variety of programs for toddlers, youth, teens, adults and seniors. Starting Monday, May 13, most of the programs and activities will open for registration. On May 13, in-person registration will be available at the County’s aquatic centers and at the administ...

Interview with Edith Lozada, Spanish communications specialist and Spanish language public information officer at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). This edition of En Sintonía features a discussion on the registration process and requirements for kindergarteners at MCPS. Children turning five years old by Sept. 1 can be registered for the 2024-2025 school year through the parentVUE portal....

Interview with Yanira Rodríguez, Community Engagement Manager at Montgomery College.  This edition of En Sintonía features a discussion on the new Montgomery College East County Education Center located in Silver Spring. The East County Education Center is a significant part of the County's dedicated efforts to provide accessible education and career opportunities to all residents. Find Counc...

Interview with Councilmember Natali Fani-González. The upcoming radio program will have Councilmember Natali Fani-González as a special guest. She will discuss the efforts made by Montgomery County to help residents who will be impacted by the temporary closure of several Metro stations this summer. Find Council Meetings and Agendas: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/ondemand/index.html Count...