What's Happening MoCo‪?‬ Derrick Kenny

Melissa Rosenberg, executive director of the Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) joins the latest episode of the What’s Happening MoCo podcast to mark the end of Autism Acceptance Month (April). According to Rosenberg, nearly 1 in 43 children received an Autism diagnosis in the state of Maryland. Her organization, AUSOM, provides free guidance and resources to assist people with Autism and their families. In addition, the podcast hears from the County’s Autism Voucher Program which provides fi...

Kisha Davis, Montgomery County’s health officer, returns to the What’s Happening MoCo podcast during National Public Health Week to share the good news that the County earned recognition as one of the healthiest counties in America. In the latest episode of the podcast, Dr. Davis also shared updates on dealing with COVID-19, social isolation, heart disease and other challenges to living healthier, longer lives.Larissa Johnson, a County-based laughter yoga instructor, also joined the epi...

Montgomery County’s Economic Develop Corporation’s (MCEDC) Senior Vice President Brad L. Stewart joined the latest episode of the What’s Happening MoCo podcast, which is now available. The episode centers on biotech and life sciences business in the County. Mr. Stewart will share his career journey and provide insight into the County’s biotech and life sciences industry and will talk about the growth of AstraZeneca and United Therapeutics in the region. To hear the interview and ga...

In this episode we learn about the state of African American home ownership in the Country and locally through the SHIBA report (State of Housing in Black America), as well as what a realtist is. Meet Nicelle Hagins, president of the local GMAR, a division of NARAB. She also shares valuable tips for all of those who would like to purchase a home. We also hear from MCDOT's Chris Conklin about their "Love Bus" that will celebrate valentines day throughout the month of February.

It is a new year, but will there be a new and improved you? Are you staying true to your new year’s resolutions? Montgomery County’s Chief Health Officer, Kisha Davis, joins the latest episode of the “What’s Happening MoCo” podcast to help residents keep their physical and mental health resolutions. Armed with a “top five” list of tips for residents, Dr. Davis participates in a lively and educational conversation with podcast host Derrick Kenny.Be sure to follow the podcast on Facebook - http...

In this episode, we talk with James Stowe, director of the Office of Human Rights after the recent African American Health Program's Alzheimer's Awareness event. We talk Human Rights, African American Health and why reconcilliation is important.