Montgomery Al Dia

On this edition of Montgomery al Día, host Lorna Virgilí talks with Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Luisa Cardona. Some of the topics include: the Trust Act and how the County handles federal immigration issues. https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/gilchrist/ Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm. https://www.radioamerica.net

On this edition of Montgomery al Día, host Lorna Virgilí talks with Emily Levine, Regional Manager, Montgomery County Public Libraries about Library Lovers Month, Read Across America, MCPL’s 75th Anniversary Celebrations, winter and summer reading challenges, and MoComCon. Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm. http://www.radioamerica.net

On this edition of Montgomery al Día, host Lorna Virgilí talks with Montgomery County Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz and Communications Manager Monika Hammer. http://www. Mocorec.com Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm. http://www.radioamerica.net

On this edition of Montgomery al Día, host Lorna Virgilí talks with Eduardo Levi Mendes, VITA Program Specialist II, about the free tax preparation serviced offered by the County’s Department of Health and Human Service. Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm. http://www.radioamerica.net

On this edition of Montgomery al Día, host Lorna Virgilí opens the phone lines to hear from County residents. Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm. http://www.radioamerica.net

On this edition of Montgomery al Día, host Lorna Virgilí interviews Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Climate Adaptation Program Manager Mara M. Parker, and Matthias Miziorko Emergency Management Specialist II. The conversation focuses on the Mesonet Weather Stations installed in the County, the flood sensors, and Alert Montgomery. Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm....

On this edition of Montgomery al Día, host Lorna Virgilí we interview Ana Arriaza, Community Relations Manager at the Department of Environmental Protection. We’ll discuss the implementation of the new “Bring Your Bag” law, which eliminates plastic bags in stores and markets across the county.

On this edition of Montgomery al Día, host Lorna Virgili sits down with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich for a wide-ranging conversation about the county’s progress in 2025 and the challenges that remain. Elrich discusses key goals met over the past year, ongoing issues facing residents and his top priorities for 2026.  Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm. http://www.radioamerica.n...

In this episode of Montgomery al Día, Lorna Virgilí speaks with Néstor Alvarenga, the new Director of the Mid-County Regional Services Center. Néstor shares his vision for the region, including strengthening community engagement, supporting local organizations, and promoting inclusion across diverse neighborhoods like Wheaton, Glenmont, and Aspen Hill. He also reflects on returning to serve the co...

In this edition of Montgomery al Día with Lorna Virgilí, we talk with staff from our Department of Environmental Protection about the importance of recycling during the holiday season and share creative ideas for making more environmentally friendly gifts. We also provide details about the new Bring Your Bag Law that goes into effect January 1, 2026, eliminating plastic bags in stores across the C...

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm.  In this edition we speak with Montgomery Parks Director Miti Figueredo about what’s happening during the winter months, including the opening of a new disc golf course, holiday light displays, updates on the Royce Hanson Conservation Park, and muc...

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm.  In this edition of Montgomery al Día, MCDOT Director Chris Conklin shares important updates on transportation and public works in Montgomery County. He discusses the expansion of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) FLASH service along Veirs Mill Road, pro...

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm.  In this edition of “Montgomery al Día”, we talk with Jennifer Arnáiz, Senior Administrator for Early Childhood Services, about key topics in childcare, early education, and the resources available for providers and early learning centers in Montgo...

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm.  On this edition of “Montgomery al Día”, we talk with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich about the County’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, residents’ immigration issue concerns, the ongoing community conversations on the Fiscal Year 202...

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm.  On this edition of Montgomery al Día, we’re joined by Fire Marshal Patsy Marshall from the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) to discuss important updates to the Fire Code Compliance (FCC) permit process. Montgomery County i...

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm.  We spotlight a collaborative pilot program in Wheaton aimed at preventing fatal collisions involving impaired driving and pedestrian incidents. This multiagency initiative brings together law enforcement, transportation officials, and community st...

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm. Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm. http://www.radioamerica.net

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm. In recognition of Septic Smart Week (Sept. 15-19), with spoke with Heidi Benham, Manager, Well and Septic Section at the Department of Permitting Services. Learn how septic systems work, why maintenance matters, and how residents can stay informed....

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm.  September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and today’s show is about helping our community get ready for the unexpected. We are joined by Luke Hodgson, Director of the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security...

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm.  In this episode of Montgomery al Día, we share exciting details about how the Montgomery County Government plans to honor and celebrate the Hispanic and Latino community during Hispanic Heritage Month. Join Jessy Mejía, Latino Liaison, and Naddia...

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm.  In this special edition of Montgomery al Día, we open the microphones to hear directly from our County residents. Join us as we dive into the issues that matter most to our community—from the rise in automated speed camera fines to public safety....

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm. On this show with talk with Office of Human Rights Director Jim Stowe, Compliance Manager Loretta Garcia, and Investigator Alicia Valentin. We discuss the minimum wage increase in the County and what employees can do if they are not getting paid at...

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm. On this show  we opened the phone lines to hear from County residents. Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm. http://www.radioamerica.net

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm. On this show we talk with Montgomery County Department of Police Officer Carlos Cortés-Váquez and with Vision Zero Coordinator Wade Holland about pedestrian safety.      Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm. http://www.radioamerica.net

Lorna Virgilí hosts this episode of “Montgomery al Día”. Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm. On this show we talk about the Farm Tour and two upcoming events organized by the County’s Business Center.    http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/far... Listen to the live broadcast Tuesdays at 2pm. http://www.radioamerica.net