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.
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Special Guest: Emily Williamson.
","summary":"September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. A library card gives you instant access to dozens of free resources!","date_published":"2024-09-13T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/71b1579d-493a-4b45-89ab-69d81bab5f30/c0978af7-0ea3-43be-b95f-a373846eec7a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11345881,"duration_in_seconds":706}]},{"id":"72cea70e-6f10-48f3-aacc-74006b5abefc","title":"Reimagine Recreation & Parks","url":"https://thecounty.fireside.fm/reimaginerecparks","content_text":"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.","content_html":"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.
","summary":"Celebrating it's 75th anniversary, Baltimore County's Recreation & Park department is undergoing several changes to bring it into the 21st century","date_published":"2024-07-16T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/71b1579d-493a-4b45-89ab-69d81bab5f30/72cea70e-6f10-48f3-aacc-74006b5abefc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21713528,"duration_in_seconds":903}]},{"id":"a683ca18-1e98-4886-82e0-c4e42c60519a","title":"BCPL Summer Reading Challenge","url":"https://thecounty.fireside.fm/bcplsummerreadingchallenge","content_text":"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.","content_html":"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.
","summary":"Details concerning this year's Summer Reading Challenge at the Baltimore County Public Library","date_published":"2024-06-13T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/71b1579d-493a-4b45-89ab-69d81bab5f30/a683ca18-1e98-4886-82e0-c4e42c60519a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11846628,"duration_in_seconds":739}]},{"id":"94618f19-6006-46a3-8a7c-1dcad6534aef","title":"Meet the New County Administrative Officer ","url":"https://thecounty.fireside.fm/newcountyadministrativeofficer","content_text":"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.\nNow 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.","content_html":"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.
\nNow 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.
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Special Guest: Kayla Franczkowski .
","summary":"New pet scanning stations placed around Baltimore County to help reunite lost pets with their owners","date_published":"2024-04-23T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/71b1579d-493a-4b45-89ab-69d81bab5f30/275e304d-0cf3-4d84-9bb6-af95c7e0fd07.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13920661,"duration_in_seconds":868}]},{"id":"5803b67f-ca8b-46e8-867e-4e22cbb80232","title":"The Bring Your Own Bag Act Explained","url":"https://thecounty.fireside.fm/byobaglaw","content_text":"Baltimore County’s new Bring Your Own Bag Act goes into effect November 1. \n\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. Special Guest: Nick Rodricks.","content_html":"Baltimore County’s new Bring Your Own Bag Act goes into effect November 1.
\n\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.
Special Guest: Nick Rodricks.
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Special Guest: Giuliana Valencia-Banks.
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","summary":"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.","date_published":"2023-08-25T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/71b1579d-493a-4b45-89ab-69d81bab5f30/bf99afb4-c6fa-4d4c-808b-da6e50dca659.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8199393,"duration_in_seconds":341}]},{"id":"5ffdabce-8677-451f-9ef8-d1669bc4077c","title":"Baltimore County Celebrates Pride Month","url":"https://thecounty.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"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!","content_html":"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!
","summary":"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!","date_published":"2023-06-21T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/71b1579d-493a-4b45-89ab-69d81bab5f30/5ffdabce-8677-451f-9ef8-d1669bc4077c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11365547,"duration_in_seconds":473}]},{"id":"e682c79f-dc41-4ee6-93c3-b5c0946ae952","title":"Baltimore County Executive's FY24 Budget Proposal Explained","url":"https://thecounty.fireside.fm/fy24-budget","content_text":"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.","content_html":"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.
","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":"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.
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