En Sintonía con el Concejo

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 High School, located at 11135 Newport Mill Rd. in Kensington on Saturday, July 6.

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 providing guidance to families in need. The annual Summer of Peace events will be held on June 11, July 11, July 19, July 16, and Aug. 2 in various locations around the County including Germantown, Wheaton, White Oak, and more. These eve...

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. Montgomery County residents facing hardships can access these services free of charge. The center brings together multiple agencies in a safe and secure facility to provide social services to victims of domestic violence.

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.

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 administrative offices in Wheaton. In-person registration will also be available at all other recreation facilities during regular business hours.

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. Ms. Lozada will provide all the necessary information about the requirements, which include proof of residency, identification, birth documentation and health forms. Parents who are registering their children for the first time in MCPS must also provide age and immunization r...

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.

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.

Interview with Carmen Lezama, Clinic Management Director at Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic.

The interview features information about the expansion of Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic to provide additional support for individuals without medical insurance. Their primary objective is to prevent people from resorting to emergency rooms for non-emergency medical needs, by offering residents accessible and affordable healthcare options.

Interview with Michelle Ramirez, Public Outreach Specialist at Montgomery Parks.

Montgomery Parks has organized various enjoyable activities for families to participate in during this spring season. Michelle Ramírez will provide information on different youth programs and activities, as well as special events like the popular Spy Eyes Trains in Wheaton and Bethesda, Sunday Serenades at Cabin John Regional Park, Acoustics and Ales and Tails, and more.