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Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D. – Expert, Greater Washington Regional Economy
Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D. on Amazon and future job and economic growth in Our Town~ They worked together to make this happen, and it will benefit the region broadly, but it isn't the final, it isn't all that is coming. This is just the beginning.
Our Town Podcast Season 4 Wrap Up and Who’s Next
Our Town podcast Season 4 through a millennial's eyes. Liz Bubes shares her views on Season 4 of Our Town podcast interviews~ - "Well, as a millennial and for someone who had never heard of a vast majority of these people but learned way more than I ...
Monique Samuels – Real Housewives of Potomac and Not for Lazy Moms
Monique Samuels on being the only one on Real Housewives of Potomac with babies~ - "I can't wait for someone else to have a baby on this cast. I can't be the only one because it is very difficult trying to navigate,
Tyler Balderson – Tree Hugger and Arboriculturist, Bartlett Tree Experts
Tyler Balderson, Tree Hugger and Arboriculturist at Bartlett Tree Experts, on the importance of knowing your trees~ - "Being a board certified master arborist, the most important part is to be able to identify the tree.
Peter Abrahams – Publisher, Washington Business Journal
Peter Abrahams on a priority for him right now in his new role as Publisher of the Washington Business Journal~ - "I'm on a listening tour, really, talking to a lot of the business leaders in the city. Trying to get to meet with our clients,
John Lyon – Retired Announcer and WMAL Swingman
John Lyon on finding his way after WMAL ~ - "For two years . . . I floated around . . . It wasn’t the same, what I’m used to all these years being here. Strangely enough, I connected with Montgomery County to work in the Victim Assistance Program.
Ray Benton – Mr. Tennis – CEO of JTCC
Ray Benton on the current state of Tennis~ - "A lot more to be done. We've gotta rebuild the base of our sport. I mean, tennis participation's been going down in the United States for 40 years. It's ridiculous." - Ray Benton - Mr.
Cathy Hughes – Media Mogul – Founder and Chairperson Urban One
Cathy Hughes, the first African-American woman to head a publicly traded company and voice for Black community in Our Town, tells Donald Graham what she learned from her "Take It Back" protest in 1986 against the Washington Post for its disrespect of t...
Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD – Chief Medical Examiner, Washington DC
Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD on hope, and why becoming a minister is so important to him ~ - "It's not enough for me just to speak to families. It's extremely important for me to be on sides where we can really promote hope in a way that frees people so tha...
Mary Gavin – Chief of Police Falls Church Police Department
Mary Gavin, Chief of Police Falls Church Police Department, on what's it's like to work in law enforcement ~ - "Once I got into the profession, I tell you I loved it. It's like the front seat of life you see people at their very best.