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Jaime and Suzan visit with the delightful Molly Kogan, founder of Rockville Vegans. We talk about the whys and hows of veganism, and where to eat vegan in the Rockville area (we're looking at you, St. Veg!).

FoP Debbie Landau spoke with Wayne Breslyn--RedGate Park Champion, Weed Warrior, and YouTube Celebrity--about the creation of the park, trees, doing better for the planet, and YouTube.During his talk with Debbie, Wayne mentions:Friends of RedGate Park: www.redgatepark.orgRedGate Park Master Plan:https://www.rockvillemd.gov/2311/RedGate-Park-Arboretum-Master-PlanReforest Rockville:

We talk to Billy Jones about running an arts-based business, the Rockville music scene, thriving as a small business during and post-COVID, Australia, and the coffee problem in Rockville. We also forget to mention Rockville and Rockville-adjacent Hank Dietle's, the Outta The Way Cafe, the Digits, Folk-n-Great house concerts, and Java Nation's live shows. We need to get out more. Se

Jaime and Suzan talked to Dr. Lisa Patton, psychologist and fitness instructor, about getting and staying motivated to move when it's cold and wintry outside. We also talk about kids, gym culture and community, and, of course, where we like to eat. Gold's Gym Wintergreen PlazaTaste of KabobJuliiYork Castle Ice CreamIsland Pride Olney Farmers MarketSides Barbeque

Chris Landers is a Rockville artist and owner of the Clay CoOp on North Stonestreet. He talked to us about what it's like owning an arts-based business in the City and building community.The Clay CoOpMore about Chris on MoCo 360Rockville Art LeagueRockville Cultural Arts CommissionVis ArtsBones Jones MusicEma RossiKiin Imm ThaiNiwano HanaBob's ShanghaiNo website but mentioned in th

Sharon Freeman has a lifetime of experience in international development. She has lived and worked all over the world, but has chosen to make Rockville home for the last 17 years. She is a prolific author and a committed pedestrian with gems of wisdom for Rockville.33 Gems: Wisdom for Living Pieces of Life's Puzzle and other books by Dr. FreemanGems of Wisdom for 2024:Connect with

Hey Rockville! Thanks for getting us noticed by Bethesda Magazine!We'll be back with more episodes on January 8th-ish and a terrific lineup of guests.

The 2023 City of Rockville election saw more non-candidate activity than elections in recent memory. Along with State Senator Cheryl Kagan's splashy mailer and social media activity on behalf of candidates, Affordable Maryland joined Greater Greater Washington and CASA as a prominent endorser. Unlike GGW and CASA, Affordable Maryland is solely a super PAC. Suzan and FOP (friend of

A few days before the Rockville Mayor and Council inauguration, Suzan and Jaime sat down and talked about the election results--what was surprising and what wasn't.

We spoke with two of our neighbors--long-time residents who care deeply about the City but who are not part of the political machinery that operates behind the scenes. We use campaign literature to frame a conversation about what works with voters, and how this election is a little different than previous, especially when it comes to outside interests funding mailers.Where we've ea