{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"The County","home_page_url":"https://thecounty.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://thecounty.fireside.fm/json","description":"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. 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Special Guest: Nick Rodricks.","content_html":"<p>Baltimore County’s new Bring Your Own Bag Act goes into effect November 1. </p>\n\n<p>On this episode of &#39;The County,&#39; Baltimore County&#39;s Bureau Chief of Solid Waste explains the goals and potential impact of the law, and answers frequently asked questions. </p><p>Special Guest: Nick Rodricks.</p>","summary":"Baltimore County’s new Bring Your Own Bag Act goes into effect November 1. \r\nOn 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. 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Special Guest: County Executive Johnny Olszewski.","content_html":"<p>Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski explains his proposed FY24 budget and all that it means for employees, residents, and visitors! </p><p>Special Guest: County Executive Johnny Olszewski.</p>","summary":"Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski explains his proposed FY24 budget and all that it means for employees, residents and visitors! ","date_published":"2023-04-25T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/71b1579d-493a-4b45-89ab-69d81bab5f30/e682c79f-dc41-4ee6-93c3-b5c0946ae952.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8786178,"duration_in_seconds":491}]},{"id":"2f67644d-7261-4e2f-a832-fc6e0a4ad1c5","title":"Baltimore County Celebrates Black History Month ","url":"https://thecounty.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"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. ","content_html":"<p>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. </p>","summary":"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. ","date_published":"2023-02-23T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/71b1579d-493a-4b45-89ab-69d81bab5f30/2f67644d-7261-4e2f-a832-fc6e0a4ad1c5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14884742,"duration_in_seconds":618}]}]}