Articles by Marian Merewitz

August 3, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

Telling Your Story With Terrel and Nic: Happiness (VIDEO)

Our talk show explores the idea of happiness and is the first ever talk show co-hosted by an adult with an intellectual difference. Meet Terrel Limerick and Nic Stearns, your co-hosts. Two long time friends that host a new, informative and fun talk show. Terrel is an adult with a disability who will be sharing […]

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June 20, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

Connecting Our Community: Safe Teen Dating Public Service Announcement Contest

Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year. On this episode of Connecting Our Community, Host Karen Allyn is joined by two people that have been working hard to get the word out to parents in the community. Karen is joined by Cheryl Kravitz, a […]

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May 24, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

Connecting Our Community ep. 100 Scottie Rescue

On this episode of Connecting Our Community, host Karen Allyn speaks with guests from the Mid Atlantic Scottish Terrier Education and Rescue, “MASTER.” This group is located right here in Montgomery County. Jeanne Lishia, the President & Rescue Coordinator for the Mid Atlantic Scottish Terrier Education and Rescue and Frank Lishia, a Board Member, show […]

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April 13, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

Connecting Our Community: Autism Awareness

According to the Autism Society, The prevalence of autism in U.S. children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 to 2010. According to the CDC 1 in 68 children born in the U.S. have an autism spectrum disorder making Autism the fastest-growing developmental disability. Find out more on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Pat Shoemaker discusses […]

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March 15, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

Connecting Our Community: Elder Care in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

It’s been said that by the year 2030, at least 3.5 million more healthcare professionals will be needed. In Montgomery County, the current need for nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants is acute.  The Family & Nursing Care Foundation said that “this is not an acceptable situation.” On this episode of Connecting Our Community you will find out […]

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March 14, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: The Children’s Inn at NIH (VIDEO)

On this episode of Dialagondo, host Blanca Kling shares information about the wonderful partnership with the Children’s Inn at NIH. On the first half of the show Blanca is joined by Laura King, Sr. Director of Volunteers and Community Outreach at the Inn and Lt. David McBain, Deputy Director of the Traffic Division of MCPD. Laura […]

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March 7, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: Immigration (VIDEO)

Host Blanca Kling and her guest Celia Rivas, Immigration Services Coordinator for Catholic Charities discuss immigration. Celia provides an update.

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February 27, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: Traffic Division and School Resource Officers (VIDEO)

On this episode of Dialagondo, host Blanca Kling speaks with Captain Thomas Didone, Director of Traffic Division, he talks about our traffic enforcement, the consequences of driving while intoxicated, underage drinking and why parents should be aware when their kids serve alcohol in their homes when they are minors. On the second half of the show, […]

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February 17, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: Body Cameras (VIDEO)

On this episode of Dialogando Con Polizia del Condado de Montgomery, host Blanca Kling speaks with Assistant Chief Luther Reynolds from the Management Services Bureau. Reynolds provides information about and demonstrates the new body cameras that our local officers will be wearing. They discuss the importance of reaching out to minority communities and providing a dialogue with police.  

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February 12, 2016 | Marian Merewitz

Meet Local Children’s Authors Karen Leggett Abouraya and Lulu Delacre (VIDEO)

Our schools reflect our changing demographics but what about our library books? Can our children see themselves represented when they look for a book to read? On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker will introduce you to two local award winning children’s authors. Karen Leggett Abouraya is a journalist and the author of Hands […]

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