Hocomojo Podcasts

Dennis and Paul discuss the Wegman's grand opening, our new school superintendent, and trying to get certain people on the show. Plus, Josh Stoltzfus from the Columbia Festival of the Arts.

Dennis and Paul talk county budgets, school board budgets, term limits, an APL anniversary, and are joined by Alice Giles, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Howard County . Plus, should 50 Shades of Grey be on our library shelves?

Paul and Dennis taste Wine in the Woods and the other local events happening this weekend, cruise over some speed humps, Wegmans for better or worse, and our growing tax burden. Plus, author Rich Madzel spars with Dennis over his latest survey and the abuse of power.

Dennis and Paul discuss the tragic Ellicott City shootings, a fire in The Mall, the Wegman's liquor license hearing, and are joined by community advocate Joan Lancos.

Paul and Dennis ponder the new CA logo, the ongoing MD budget woes, Elkridge asphalt, a tragic teen suicide, and are joined by HCEA President Paul Lemle, to discusse the role the teacher's union plays in our county.

Dennis and Paul grade the school board primary, the MD general assembly, flags on roundabouts, and more local news, plus Jean Parker, General Manager of Merriweather Post Pavilion, to tell us about the concert venue's summer lineup.

Dennis and Paul trade jabs over high school skirmishes, school board candidates, shifting taxes from the state to county, and much more. Plus, Howard County Director of Downtown Redevelopment Mark Thompson tells us what to expect with the Downtown Columbia redevelopment efforts.

Dennis and Paul cover the latest news from Howard County, and are joined by County Council representative Calvin Ball, who discusses redistricting, Bridge Columbia, the teacher pension fund shift, and much more.

Paul and Dennis discuss a big HoCo donor, school board candidates, HoCo's affordability for young families, and are joined by Marsha McLaughlin, Director of Planning and Zoning for Howard County. How does zoning work, and when to God-given property rights conflict with the wishes of nearby land owners?

Dennis and Paul discuss "Zaching," puppy mills, Brian Meshkin phoning it in, plus Christie Lassen from Howard County Library joins us to promote Evening in the Stacks.

Paul and Dennis discuss leadership changes at local nonprofits, reading classes in HoCo middle schools, CA's budget hearings, and are joined by Chris Oxenham and Roger Caplan. Plus, Dennis rants on the proper perspective on pioneering planners.

Dennis and Paul take on police quotas, teaching to the test, school board candidates, mall redevelopment, and are joined by land planner Cy Paumier to discuss the future of Symphony Woods and downtown Columbia.

Paul and Dennis review the top stories from the past year, joined by reporters Lindsey McPherson from explorehoward.com, and Len Lazarick, from marylandreporter.com.

Dennis and Paul discuss Columbia's quest for identity, Symphony Woods, the county's new solar energy farm, and are joined by Laura Neuman, CEO of the Howard County Economic Development Authority.

Still recovering from Paul's office holiday party, Dennis and Paul tackle a local famous dog, helicopters with ads, turf fields, Midnight Madness in Ellicott City, and are joined by Pam Klahr, President and CEO of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce.

Dennis and Paul cover CA's decision to pilot women-only swim sessions, Elkridge intermodal, redistricting, how smart HoCo residents are, and are joined by Howard County Chief of Police Bill McMahon to discuss public safety in Howard County.

Dennis and Paul discuss downtown development news, tickets and towing, Ravens making good, and are joined by Robert Vigorito from CTA, Columbia Triathlon Association.

Paul and Dennis discuss the school board diversity bill's demise, turf fields and alcohol taxes, and are joined by Peter Franchot, Maryland State Comptroller.

Dennis and Paul celebrate two years and 50 episodes of the show, with help from HoCoRising's Tom Coale, Patuxent Publishing's Lindsey McPherson, food blogger HowChow, and a variety of special guests at the Blogtail party.

Paul and Dennis dig in to main street manure spills, redistricting of County Council seats, diversity on the school board, Clarksville property rights, and are joined by Janet Hines, Director of Development for the Howard Hospital Foundation.