A quick intro the next set of episodes on Rockville's past, present and future.

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.org

RedGate Park Master Plan:
https://www.rockvillemd.gov/2311/RedGate-Park-Arboretum-Master-Plan

Reforest Rockville:   
www.ReforestRockville.org

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. Seriously.

We touched on what seems to be a new business trend--a small storefront with food/additional food served from the food truck out front. Let us know your favorite, along with where you like to listen to live music at [email protected].

Bones Jones Music
Corned Beef King
Taste of Montreal

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 Plaza
Taste of Kabob
Julii
York Castle Ice Cream
Island Pride
Olney Farmers Market
Sides 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 CoOp
More about Chris on MoCo 360
Rockville Art League
Rockville Cultural Arts Commission
Vis Arts
Bones Jones Music
Ema Rossi
Kiin Imm Thai
Niwano Hana
Bob's Shanghai

No website but mentioned in this episode:
Pines of Rome Express in Congressional Center
Jennifer Food Truck on Twinbrook Parkway
China Bistro

Rockville Adjacent:
East City Art
Underground Pizza

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. Freeman

Gems of Wisdom for 2024:

• Connect with others.
• Diversify our local economy.
• Invest in education--industry chooses where to invest based on potential assets like an educated workforce.
• Don't forget about the "little guy." 

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 podcast) Matt Perkins spoke to Jonathan Robinson, Chair of Affordable Maryland, about the formation of the PAC, local elections, and getting involved.

We also talk about:
El Papi Street Tacos: elpapitacos.com/
Mirabeau Bakery:www.mirabeaubakerycafe.com/
Masthia Bakery: www.mastihabakery.com/
Hello Viet Nam: www.hellovietnamfood.com/

Best Thanksgiving recipe from 2023: cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018707-sweet-potatoes-with-miso-ginger-sauce

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.