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As 'Midday' ends, some parting thoughts from host Tom Hall

Baltimore City Council Pres. Zeke Cohen: Taking aim at data centers

Mayor Scott on the State of the City and his $4.9 Billion budget

Rousuck's Review: 'Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike' at the Everyman

Supreme Court hears Trump challenge to birthright citizenship: Analysis with Kim Wehle

Midday at the Movies: The 2026 Maryland Film Festival returns to Parkway, April 8-12

BPM announces Midday's end, says new programs in the works

For Jewish Iranian-Americans, the war with Iran is uniquely painful

The US-Israeli war on Iran: One month in, is there an end in sight?

Songwriters lift their voices in Maryland's quest for a new state song

Council bills would curb Baltimore's proliferating smoke shop scene

Assembly update: Will Maryland lawmakers approve redistricting?

Planned ICE facility in western Maryland sparks lawsuits and health worries

How REACH Health Services helps Baltimore seniors recover from opioid addiction

Rousuck's Review: 'Really Quite a Lot of Mechanisms,' by puppeteers Alex & Olmsted

SanFranOpera's Eun Sun Kim conducting two BSO concerts

Everyman founder Vincent Lancisi reflects as he passes the torch

New documentary captures the history of Baltimore's iconic Camden Yards ballpark

Two years after Key Bridge fell, a look at rebuilding plans and the continuing human costs

A TSA officer at BWI on the real-world impact of the DHS shutdown

'On the Record': A chronicle of music's power to change American culture and politics

No Kings Day, March 28: The view from a Baltimore organizer

Backers of LEAD Act say the legislation increases protections for Maryland's most vulnerable

Annapolis update: Which key bills are still on track at Crossover Day?

A 24/7 Bowie salon is reshaping the local hair-braiding business

Maryland Muslims mark the end of Ramadan with mixed emotions

Latest on Baltimore County primary races, top legislative concerns

Rousuck's Review: Motte & Bailey’s 'Caesar / Americana' at the FPCT

MotorWeek's John Davis on US auto woes, China's EV push, car-care tips

Members of the Iranian diaspora in America are anxious about the US-Israeli war on Iran

Iranian-born policy analyst Trita Parsi offers insights on the US-Israeli war on Iran

In 'Crucible,' John Sayles reveals how Henry Ford changed America

As stricter SNAP eligibility rules kick in, tens of thousands of Marylanders could lose benefits

When you need a friend, can you call AI? An educator gave it a try.

Gov. Moore and state lawmakers attack rising home energy costs

New wars in Iran and Afghanistan raising fears among local Afghanis

Maryland lawmakers vote on restricting automatic charging of teenagers as adults

2026 Bach Marathon: A preview with conductor Doug Buchanan

Rousuck's Review: A musical 'Next to Normal' by Iron Crow Theatre

Historian David Blight, on why an 1852 Frederick Douglass speech still resonates for America's 250th

Rep. Johnny Olszewski on US-Iran war, ICE, Epstein, and affordability

In 'Police Against the Movement,' how '60s civil rights activists struggled to end police violence

City Council Pres Zeke Cohen: ICE limits, police tech, student scores

In Annapolis, state lawmakers make new effort to limit ICE operations in Maryland

Howard County pushes back on DHS plans for an ICE detention facility in Elkridge

As Trump re-brands a DC arts hub, performers seek Baltimore venues

A pioneering podcaster shines a bright spotlight on women's sports

As Opening Day nears, we size up the Orioles, at camp and the WBC

How will Baltimore's $500M Opioid Restitution Fund heal the city?

Rousuck's Review: 'Dance Nation' at Fells Point Corner Theatre

Midday at the Movies: We cast our votes for who will grab the Oscars

Mayor Scott on limiting ICE ops, OIG dispute, Mayor's office spending, downtown economics

On building communities: Human relationships as economic engines

Baltimore's Big Sing: Saturday's free chorus of community voices

Healthwatch: HHS vax challenges, mumps, breast cancer screenings

Rep. Sarah Elfreth (Md 3) speaks out on US/Israeli attacks on Iran

As Harborplace sits, is Baltimore's downtown renewal losing steam?

Maryland Politics: Primary candidates set for state and congressional races; a GA update

Newswrap: The US/Israeli war on Iran widens, and the troubled history of US-Iranian relations

'The City That Reads': The power of libraries & literacy in Baltimore

Rousuck's Review: 'trinity' at Baltimore Center Stage

'The War Within a War' profiles Blacks who fought in Vietnam while battling racism in America

In 'No Mean City,' Dan Rodricks crafts a Baltimore play about race, politics and the 1966 Orioles

Balt IG Cumming: Why she's suing the city to restore records access

Newswrap: Updates on Maryland redistricting; AG Brown sues DHS

Newswriter unions slam Baltimore Sun's trial use of AI in news analysis

From energy to flooding, Maryland confronts climate change realities

Rousuck's Review: 'Fences' at Chesapeake Shakespeare Co.

Maryland lawmakers revisit reform for juvenile automatic charging. State's Attorney Ivan Bates says that's a bad idea.

In 'Vigil,' novelist George Saunders spins a spirited new tale about human corruption and redemption

Maryland's Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been an outspoken critic of Trump's immigration policies. He's got more to say.

The founders of the Stoop Storytelling series look back on 20 years on stage

A Baltimore playwright is bringing a dramatic 1925 courtroom case to the stage

Kate Crane's true-crime memoir seeks answers to her father's mysterious 1987 disappearance

Marylanders of all ages look for love in an era of shifting dating habits

Live in Studio A: Baltimore 90s band 'Love Riot,' together again

Rousuck's Review: Tuyết Thị Phạm's 'Dawn' at the Everyman

The Washington Conservatory: A musical treasure for 40+ years

Midday Special: Gov. Moore delivers 2026 State of the State address

Defending U.S. election integrity against an onslaught of disinformation

City Council Pres. Zeke Cohen: ICE bill, MONSE feud, transit funding

Sports with Cordell Woodland: Superbowl 60; new Ravens coach

Annapolis Update: The race for governor; a bill to cut energy costs

Dueling legal opinions in latest public safety split between Mayor Scott and SA Bates

ICE eyes a Hagerstown warehouse for a new detention center, while DHS keeps county officials in the dark.

Why Baltimore's transit system is getting low marks from transit activists, students and workers

Rousuck's Review: 'The Great Gatsby' on tour at the Hippodrome

Movies: Sundance, a New/Next Film Fest database, October preps

Mayor Scott on MONSE, the 2025 CitiStat Report, winter cleanup

Midday on Money: Personal Finance Tips with Nic Abrams, CFP

Healthwatch with Dr. Leana Wen: RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine plan; tips on aspirin, alcohol; staying safe on frigid days

An update on Baltimore's winter road-clearing and city services

At Baltimore's Great Blacks in Wax Museum, new educational initiatives and an abiding mission

Tene Wilder, Baltimore's hairstylist to-the-stars, gets an Oscar nom for her work on "Sinners"

Debate over whose history is told—and whose is erased—plays out in Maryland's state & national parks

Live in Studio A: Petra Poláčková previews her Sunday UMBC recital

As Marylanders anxiously watch Minneapolis, a conversation about federal immigration enforcement

Dessa: The singer riffs on turmoil in her hometown, Minneapolis.

MICA President McCormick on the art college's bicentennial and its enduring community impacts

Rousuck's Review: "The Shark Is Broken" at Vagabond Players

At the BMA: Amy Sherald's 'American Sublime'; Sir John Akomfrah's 'The Hour of the Dog'

Smart Nutrition: Fed's new Dietary Guidelines send mixed messages on saturated fats, sugar, alcohol

MD's labor crisis: Massive fed layoffs, Black women joblessness keep career coaches in demand

Gov. Moore's proposed ban on dynamic pricing, and how the practice impacts consumers

BGE's utility rates: Why the hikes and how much higher will they go?

Ahead of the big winter storm, how Maryland is readying for the worst

Rousuck's Review: Rapid Lemon's 'From East, Like the Sun' at Strand

A Baltimore student's story of family, war and identity was a finalist in NPR Podcast Challenge

GA Update: Gov. Moore's budget, redistricting moves, no-tax pledge

Maryland Superintendent Wright on the challenges of funding, testing, and AI in our schools

DENT Education: Fostering the entrepreneurial spirit of the city youth

Baltimore's Promise: Helping city youth achieve economic self-sufficiency

Love and Cornbread: an organization that uses food to connect with people.

Newswrap: Health plan costs, flu concerns, new state vaccine rules?

Edgar Allan Poe's story ended in Baltimore. And 217 years after his birth, the city continues to celebrate this iconic figure.

Rousuck's Review: August Wilson's "Seven Guitars" at Spotlighters

MD Board of Elections chief discusses changes to campaign finance reporting; mail-in ballots

Mayor Scott on crime reduction plans, Sisson St. dump, a taxi tax?

As the 'Dry January' trend grows in the US, doctors advising self-care

Key Bridge Rebuild: Almost two years after the disaster, an update

Maryland's lawmakers gather for the 2026 session, with new leadership and old budget anxiety

'The work is not done': Can the mayor's new violence reduction plan make Baltimore safer?

Gov. Moore and AFSCME: Why the contract talks hit a snag, and what's next for Maryland's unions

Capital Gazette deputy news editor Jacob Baumgart talks with Midday guest host Matt Bush about the campaign for Anne Arundel County Executive

Midday guest host Matt Bush talks with Baltimore Banner reporter Lillian Reed about the race to replace Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.

Midday guest host Matt Bush and WYPR reporter John Lee spotlight the campaigns for Baltimore County Executive.

Rousuck's Review: 'Wicked' at The Hippodrome and 'Wicked: For Good' in movie theaters

Midday at the Movies: Our critics' picks for the best flicks of 2025

'Unabridged': An engaging romp through the evolving culture of the American dictionary

Healthwatch: US calls for fewer childhood vaccinations, as potent new flu strain emerges

Marion Winik's 1996 memoir 'First Comes Love' back in a new edition

Midday Newswrap: Marylanders respond to U.S. strikes in Venezuela. Plus, trepidation over health insurance hikes.

Midday Newswrap: Frederick's massive data centers get a boost from zoning vote.

Midday on Tech: A peak at what's next in consumer electronics at CES 2026 in Las Vegas

In 'The Fate of the Day,' a historian recounts a perilous period in the American Revolutionary War

In 'The Trouble of Color,' author Martha S. Jones examines how racial lines bisect Black family histories.

In 'Eve,' author Cat Bohannon unpacks 200 million years of human female evolution

A cast of characters, old and new, in novelist Amor Towles' 'Table for Two'

Ruth Franklin's biography of Anne Frank is novel insight into the young memoirist

Ann Patchett gives a peek into her writing process in annotated version of 'Bel Canto'

'Dream Count' weaves stories of disparate women connected by love, desire and the winding pursuit of fulfillment

In memoriam: Tom Hall's salute to the folks who passed in 2025

Midday's Annual Holiday Concert: Helicon & Friends, Live in Studio A

Rousuck's Review: 'Deceived' at Everyman: A new take on a classic

City Council President Zeke Cohen on a stalled housing bill; plus, improving school transportation

An Ohio megachurch sought to fight racism. A Baltimore political scientist followed their journey.

Baltimore Club Music changed dance music forever. A new book charts the genre's emergence.

In 'Willie Nelson: All the Albums,' author Geoffrey Himes shares the stories behind a trove of music

'Shared Wisdom': A top AI expert considers how the potent tech can help us heal our polarized world

Sportswriter Jane Leavy's 'Make Me Commissioner' serves up a delightful critique of baseball

Rousuck's Review: 'Santa Claus Is Comin'' to Baltimore Center Stage

Police Commissioner Richard Worley on rise in porch piracy, hiring new Baltimore cops

'Tell Me Everything' author Elizabeth Strout finds the quiet meaning in 'unrecorded' lives

In 'Injustice,' authors Leonnig and Davis document Trump's political take-down of the US Justice Dept

Maryland Hunger Solutions using activism and education to combat statewide poverty, food insecurity

Student Support Network at 10: Alleviating poverty, hunger in Baltimore County's classrooms

Healthwatch: CDC advisors vote to shift decades-old guidance on hepatitis B vaccines

Rousuck's Review: Happenstance's 'Juxtapose' at Theatre Project

Midday at the Movies: Sizing up Hollywood's holiday-season flicks

Midday with the Mayor: An ambitious 10-year plan for Baltimore, Bates renews tensions and more.

There's still millions in COVID-era ARPA funds available for Baltimore. 2026 is the final year they can be spent.

After a decade as host, Tom Hall is stepping down from 'Midday' and transitioning to new role at WYPR

Baltimore's new health commissioner on a new chapter for city's opioid response

In latest drama, State's Attorney Bates cuts ties with Mayor's anti-violence initiative

Longtime CEO John Racanelli steps down from National Aquarium, will focus on dolphin sanctuary project

MOHS Director Simmons: Responding to the city's surging population of homeless

Kim Wehle: Trump's assault on the rule of law and the US Constitution

Pathfinders for Autism's 25-year mission to support families, raise public awareness about ASD

Midday's 2025 Pre-Thanksgiving Special: 'Whatcha Got Cookin'?'

COP30 Climate Summit ends with no new commitment, little progress and increasing urgency

In 'A Guardian and a Thief,' author Majumdar illuminates the moral crises posed by climate change

'Family Dynamics' author Thomas Swisher offers a timely guide to navigating big holiday gatherings

As winter weather and extreme cold arrive in Baltimore, are you prepared?

Rousuck's Review: 'The Trip to Bountiful' at Arena Players

Sports Wrap: Why on earth did the Orioles trade Rodriguez for Ward?

WYPR reporter Scout Maucione on new insights from investigation into Key bridge collapse

Bob Embry, who had a hand in Baltimore's defining developments, steps back from leading Abell Foundation

Improving Baltimore's response to behavioral health emergencies

Zeke Cohen on smoke shop legislation, city's homeless services and more from inside City Hall

In her final year, City Schools CEO Sonja Santelises reflects on moving Baltimore students in the right direction

Latest UMBC polling shows firm job approval for Moore, and a gloomy outlook on economy and country's future

Sen. Bill Ferguson on whether he has the votes to block redistricting in Maryland

The future of fine arts education in Baltimore City Public Schools

Rousuck's Review: 'The Phantom' begins another tour at Hippodrome

In 'Make Me Commissioner,' sportswriter Jane Leavy delivers a delightful critique of baseball

Gabrielle Cavassa brings her sultry jazz stylings to Keystone Korner

In ‘Holding Liat,’ the sad, startling ordeal of an Oct 7 hostage family

Baltimore Fire Chief on finding tomorrow's firefighters, and changing how his department responds to calls

The Baltimore Banner, now in its third year, debuts a MoCo edition and new newsroom leadership

Veterans lost access to benefits and services during shutdown. What do they need now?

Peace Promise Weekend, Nov 7-9: Healing the wounds of violence

Several states are taking steps to redraw their congressional districts. Maryland may soon be one of them.

Full Circle Dance Co.'s 'Rooted and Rising' marks a quarter century of creativity and grace

Movies: The 2025 Maryland Film Festival returns to the Parkway

Live in Studio A: Alexis Tantau & friends preview their Eva Cassidy Tribute at Annapolis Jazz & Roots

Everyman's 'Art' showcases a trio of gifted Resident Company actors

Midday with the Mayor: Consequential housing bills, aid to furloughed workers and expanded facilities for ICE

Rep. Mfume: Sizing up Dems' election wins and a new framework for ending the shutdown

Charter schools, public school districts and a decades-long funding debate that could soon be settled

Casey Foundation CEO's new book says brain science shows us new ways to help adolescents succeed

Baltimore Heritage director Johns Hopkins hosting WYPR's new radio feature about the city's rich history

As SNAP uncertainty looms, where can Marylanders turn for food assistance?

Dr. Leana Wen: How US budget cuts are hurting medical research, and AI's new role in public health

Rousuck's Review: 'Art' at Baltimore's Everyman Theatre

With Issue #20, BMoreArt marks a decade as Baltimore's arts forum

Maryland Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth on urging the President to fund SNAP as shutdown gridlock continues

Christie Dashiell brings her jazz songbook to the Keystone Korner

Does the public know enough about data centers to decide their future in Maryland? This group says no.

An inside look at efforts to bring more data centers to Maryland. What does it mean for the state's economy?

Midday on Cars: Do you have what you need for winter car care? Plus, is the U.S. being left behind on EVs?

Rep. Johnny Olszewski, Jr. on impacts of the federal shutdown, and the outlook for a resolution

Comptroller's report says state housing shortage, soaring costs fueling Maryland population exodus

The East Wing teardown and the federal shutdown: perspectives from NYTimes's Luke Broadwater

Maryland leads country in data privacy guardrails as new statewide law goes into effect

Live in Studio A: Ensemble Galilei, previewing four local concerts

Rousuck's Review: Peterson solos in 'Peculiar Patriot' at Center Stage

As shutdown continues with no end in sight, the ripples bring rough seas to Maryland's shores

Is vacant land in Baltimore City under valued?

An inside look at the Baltimore Banner's investigation into a 'housing hustle' and a spike of foreclosures

Keisha Blain's 'Without Fear' chronicles the Black women who have championed human rights

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's music director, one of the youngest in the country, to conduct through 2031

In 'Never Let Them See You Sweat,' Dr. Leigh Vinocur shows us how to 'harness stress for success'

Dara Horn on the enduring existence of antisemitism

The root of rising healthcare costs for Marylanders, and how it plays into the government shutdown

For many Marylanders with connection to Gaza, mixed emotions during an uneasy peace

Rousuck's Review: 'Jane Austen's Persuasion' at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

As his 'Wimpy Kid' series hits #20, Jeff Kinney muses on his success, his craft, and his pre-teen readers

City Council President Zeke Cohen on consequential housing bills, Sisson St. Dump and homeless shelter conditions

Jayne Miller on Maryland's emerging gubernatorial race, congressional redistricting and more

Restorative Practices at work in our schools: are they building stronger student communities?

After languishing for years, could a plan now be coming together for Baltimore's 28-acre State Center?

Maryland is seeing a spike in scams online and over the phone. What can you do about it?

Maryland's debate over charter school funding could soon be settled. Charter school leaders say it's time to look to the future.

Dr. Hahrie Han wants to strengthen democracy. Now, she has help from a MacArthur 'genius' grant.

Baltimore Jewish Council's Howard Libit on the hostage release, the Gaza ceasefire and the road ahead

Rousuck's Review: 'Hamlet/Black Parade' at the Mercury Theater

'Hidden Brain' podcaster Shankar Vedantam on a decade probing the mysteries of the human psyche

Carole King's chart-topping career as a singer-songwriter illuminated in Jane Eisner's new biography

For lawmakers, a forgotten graveyard inspires push for juvenile justice reform today

Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, head of Baltimore's Global Refuge, on refugee restrictions and the reshaping of U.S. immigration

What's next for Baltimore's PILOT agreement with city's largest 'eds and meds'

Ultramarathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey brings her love of open water to visual art and a new exhibit

Rep. Olszewski on the shutdown impacts; protecting fed workers, clean energy; restoring health care

Dr. Leana Wen on Tylenol safety, CDC turmoil, new vaccine policies

Midday, live from Baltimore's New/Next Film Festival 2025

Midday with the Mayor: New PILOT agreement with 'eds and meds.' Plus, a step back for major housing bills?

UBalt Law's Kim Wehle previews the U.S. Supreme Court's consequential upcoming term

Rousuck's Review: 'Water for Elephants' at The Hippodrome

Druid Lake, city rec centers see upgrades and construction. We ask parks Director Reginald Moore about it.

New PILOT deal sees city's largest nonprofits pay more, but is it enough?

Former NPR host Ari Shapiro stays on mic with storytelling and song

Rep. Steny Hoyer on the shutdown, Gaza peace hopes, Ukraine's war

In "Apprenticeship," author and State Sen. Cory McCray celebrates the life-changing power of work

Dr. Carla Hayden continuing to advance public knowledge as new senior fellow at Mellon Foundation

Newswrap: Comey is indicted, Kimmel returns, and a federal government shutdown looms

Rousuck's Review: Spotlighters Theatre's 'Topdog/Underdog'

In new albums, Baltimore's Wordsmith crafts lyric and melody in pursuit of his truth

Expectations were high headed into the Raven's season. Can they bounce back from a rough start?

City Schools' CTE program preps students for real-world careers

Acclaimed writer Ian McEwan's new novel is a literary detective story that bends genres

Jill Lepore's new history of the U.S. Constitution could not be more relevant to the current moment in politics

As horrors abound in Gaza, author Peter Beinart appeals for human dignity for all and a new Jewish identity

Rousuck's Review: August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' at Everyman

Zeke Cohen on potential expansion of city bus service, and updates on Baltimore's crisis response after calls for change.

MONSE's Stefanie Mavronis, UPenn expert Jeremy Biddle on curbing violence in Baltimore

Rep. McClain Delaney on protecting farmers, and battling cuts to food aid and health care

Ivan Bates on 'smart-on-crime' approach to Baltimore public safety, and his focus on 'quality of life' crimes

Innocence Project clinics train law students to exonerate the wrongly imprisoned, like Jeffrey Deskovic

Baltimore poised to review PILOT agreement with its biggest nonprofit institutions

Follow-up finds progress for worker conditions at city agency. That report and more with Baltimore's Inspector General.

Rousuck's Review: a Scottish "Ceilidh" at M&T Bank Exchange

Limmie Pulliam, Mark Markham to perform at Sunday's "Community Concerts at 2nd" in Baltimore

NewsWrap: Gov. Moore's 2nd term bid, a state police surge into Baltimore, Trump's troop threat

The Agora Institute's Dr. Lilliana Mason on political polarity, violence following shooting of Charlie Kirk

Baltimore is seeing hundreds of million in opioid settlement. What will the city do with the money?

As nation struggles with housing crisis, what's the right response in Maryland?

Dr. Jeffrey Kahn on the ethics of a new organ transplant technique, 3-parent IVF, medical research cuts

BDC's Otis Rolley: a new course for Baltimore's economic future?

Movies: Sizing up the fall festivals' bountiful harvest of new films, including Baltimore's New/Next Film Festival

Rousuck's Review: A look ahead to the 2025-2026 theatre season

An inside look into the search for Baltimore City school system's next CEO

Radio Episode: Mayor Scott on fed troops, fighting crime, moving the Sisson St. dump

Balt Co Police Chief McCullough on fighting crime, assisting ICE

Public media is at a turning point. What can it do to build trust? And what do funding cuts mean for Maryland's public television?

Healthwatch: How changes in Covid vaccine policy, mass firings at CDC threaten public health

Don't miss out on this summer's final 'First Thursday Festival'

Maryland could soon take action on costly prescription drugs. What's next?

'The Fate of the Day' recalls the perilous middle years of the American Revolution

In 'King of the North,' a spotlight on Dr. Martin Luther King's civil rights advocacy beyond the Deep South

In 'Spell Freedom,' a chronicle of the secret schools that fueled the American civil rights movement

'The Trouble of Color' author Martha S. Jones explores the color line bisecting Black family histories

Writer Amor Towles' 'Table for Two' filled with characters old and new

Ruth Franklin's new bio of Anne Frank offers novel insights on the famed teenage memoirist

How do you monitor your mental health and well-being?

In Eve, author Cat Bohannon traces the 200 million-year evolution of the female body

Kellie Carter Jackson details Black women's resistance in 'We Refuse'

'Dream Count' is the latest story about human desire and identity by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Midday revisits Ann Patchett's annotated version of 'Bel Canto'

As reported crime falls, what's working and what's not? We ask a community organizer and the State's Attorney's Office

Baltimore sports: The Orioles wind down and the Ravens ramp up

Rousuck's Review: 'Floating Down to Camelot' at Spotlighters

Governor Moore criticizes deploying National Guard in D.C.

Everyone is talking about utility costs. What's behind the rise, and is relief on the way?

Young people in Maryland are struggling with mental health. What can be done to help?

Betsy Tolentino, no stranger to youth justice, steps into lead role at Department of Juvenile Services

'2024' is an inside look at the unprecedented twists and turns of a consequential election

What do you need to know as your child gets ready to return to school? Dr. Ashanti Woods answers your questions.

Midday Newswrap: County Council considers tax hikes, redistricting and the federal funding cuts

As pet shelters report overcrowding, checking-in with Baltimore County's animal services

Rousuck's Review: 'Hamlet' at Baltimore Shakespeare Factory

Midday with the Mayor: City's anti-violence program expands to new areas. And, addressing a broken permit system

WTMD's First Thursday Festival brings back food, music and fun

On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a look at its continued relevance

Reporter's Notebook: Baltimore County Council rejected a new Inspector General, paving the way for the return of Kelly Madigan.

Maryland Ag Secretary Kevin Atticks on farmers facing drought, tariffs, federal grant uncertainty and rising costs.

August's Peace Promise Weekend in Baltimore

Healthwatch: How can physical activity bolster the fight against cancer and other disease?

Residents of Towson's Stoneleigh neighborhood want to eliminate race covenants

Rousuck's Review: 'Peter and the Starcatcher' at Cockpit in Court

Lawrence Burney's essays capture the Baltimore writer's emergence, and the culture that inspired him along the way

Brandi Collins-Dexter, an insightful scholar, died recently. We revisit our interview about her prescient book, 'Black Skinhead.'

In 'Something Between Us,' a guide to overcoming the walls between Americans

What Ya Got Cookin': Summer recipes with Baltimore award-winning chefs

Controversy over the next Baltimore County Inspector General heats up with nominee announced

In an Eastern Shore town facing rising tides, FEMA's plan to help gets cut

Reporter's Notebook: New insights from Key Bridge collapse. Plus, Baltimore's battle with opioids

The Rousuck's Review: The Contemporary American Theater Festival

Councilman Mark Conway on police accountability, underground fires and opioid overdoses

Maryland's Sen. Van Hollen addresses recent rescission vote and Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case

Baltimore's international students face uncertainty with visa and travel changes

City Council President Zeke Cohen on Baltimore's crisis response, opioid abuse treatment and more.

Grant cuts, travel bans could upend Maryland's universities. The consequences will be felt far outside the classroom.

Amanda Litman makes the case for Gen Z and Millennial leaders in 'When We're in Charge'

As AI access spreads, new concerns over the proliferation of biased AI and the deepfake

Rousuck Review: 'The Yeoman of the Guard'

The U.S. Senate approved cuts for NPR, PBS. What's next, and what does it mean for Maryland's public media ecosystem?

Break out your shovel and sun screen! We're talking summer tips for a vibrant, flourishing garden

What hurts today? Sports injuries and how to prevent them with Dr. Miho Tanaka

Change could be coming to Baltimore's waterfront promenade. What's in store?

What does Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill mean for Marylanders?

Renewable electricity is having a moment. What's in the future for Maryland energy?

Midday at the Movies: celebrating 50 years of 'Jaws'

Rousuck Review: The Stephen Sondheim collection at the Library of Congress

Grammar nerds, pick up your pens! Midday is here to answer your questions about words.

Midday on the Law: U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority deliver consequential decisions

An all-Baltimore line-up at this week's 'First Thursday Festival'

Healthwatch: Are Maryland's immunization practices and access in jeopardy?

The riveting story of a desperate phase of the American Revolution in 'The Fate of the Day'

State Labor Secretary Portia Wu on economic uncertainty and federal worker unemployment

Midday with the Mayor: A recent spat of police shootings bring new attention to crisis teams

Rousuck's Review: 'Julius Caesar' at the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park

What's the future of local journalism?

Former Kennedy Center President discusses the intersection of politics and performing arts

Can Maryland's new Commerce Secretary revamp the state's business sector?

How is AI reshaping careers and the jobs economy?

The art of Vincent Stringer celebrates Pride and spirituality

Congressional perspectives on Israel and Iran: Reps. Olszewski and Elfreth

Former Capital Gazette editor reflects on tragedy 7 years later in 'Pressed to Kill'

Midday on Higher Ed: Towson University President Dr. Mark Ginsberg

Councilman John Bullock reacts to fatal police shooting of arabber in his West Baltimore district

Famous Olympic athlete and activist John Carlos receives Lifetime Grand Visionary Award

Turnaround Tuesday aims to give Marylanders the tools needed to make a change

An ambitious plan aims to fix up thousands of Baltimore's vacant homes

On Juneteenth, redefining Black resistance with Kellie Carter Jackson, author of 'We Refuse'

Double agents, the mafia and a sordid history in Michael Cannell's 'Blood and the Badge'

Claire McCardell, the fashion maven from Frederick, Maryland

The Baltimore City Council passed the 2026 budget. Council President Zeke Cohen joins Midday to discuss.

Baltimore's Rachel Hilson sees her profile rise with a starring role in HBO Max's 'Duster'

Chronic illness and health equity with GBMC'S Dr. John Chessare

What's ahead for the Aberdeen Ironbirds?

Judge cuts Baltimore's latest opioid settlement down by millions

Protests in Highlandtown support Baltimore's immigrant community

Rousuck Review: 'The Mystery of Irma Vep'

What is the key for housing affordability in Baltimore?

Hopkins baseball's Bob Babb looks back on more than 45 years as coach

Comptroller Brooke Lierman on Maryland's bond rating, the budget and the state's economic health

Police accountability and local control with Citizens Policing Project's Ray Kelly

Radio Episode: Comptroller Bill Henry on the proposed 2025 city budget and its priorities

Gov. Wes Moore on new leadership at Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services

This one trick helps tech companies, in pursuit of cheap labor, sneak around immigration restrictions

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece 'Aida'

Taking stock of oysters and crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. Plus, an age-old Japanese fishing method comes to Maryland.

Midday at the Movies: 'Mission Impossible' and 'The Phoenician Scheme'

The Rousuck Review: 'Gospel with Audacity'

The summer's first 'First Thursday Festival,' hosted by WTMD, is here

The Peale is among the oldest museums in the nation. Now, a new director takes the reins.

Midday on Sports: Ravens release Justin Tucker. Also, 'Orioles Magic' or Orioles tragic?

The Emmanuel Choir prepares to perform for Pride

Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: U.S. drops vaccine guidance, as Measles cases jump. Plus, cuts at NIH

Baltimore County's award-winning 'fraud fighter' might now be out of a job

Earl Arnett recalls his life and love in 'A Jazz Romance: Ethel Ennis, Baltimore and Me'

Will new legislation improve Baltimore's housing challenges?

The Rousuck Review: 'John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only' at Baltimore Center Stage

Midday has suggestions for your summer reading list

Maryland's prescription affordability watchdog gets new teeth. What can it do about costs?

'Black Earth Rising,' new at the BMA, reclaims connections to the natural world

Heather Mizeur wants to change how we talk to each other about politics

'Eve' asks readers to change they way they think about evolution, and the female body

The Community Concert Choir of Baltimore gets ready for Carnegie Hall

The Walters Art Museum: New leadership and a new exhibition

Rousuck's Review: 'Lempira: Oro y Sangre' at the Baltimore Rock Opera Society

Furry or feathery, four-legged or flying, Midday answers your questions about pets

Can faith mobilize around food and climate concerns?

Smart Nutrition: Your health, navigating weight-loss drugs and medical misinformation

City Police Commissioner Richard Worley on the consent decree, and what's working against violent crime

Maryland's former Sen. Ben Cardin gives his insider perspective on U.S. Congress and more

A Preakness preview heading into the 150 anniversary of Baltimore's hometown race

The view from the city council. President Zeke Cohen on ambitious zoning reform, opioid funds and more.

The Rousuck Review: 'Baby with the Bathwater' at Spotlighters Theatre

Calling all gardeners and farmers! Midday goes back to the garden

Maryland congressman Jamie Raskin on the playbook Democrats need to meet the moment

Artists often doubt themselves. These local authors say the solution is to 'walk with doubt.'

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Dream Count' is a rich story of human desire and identity

May's Peace Promise Weekend in Baltimore

Rousuck's Review: 'Some Like It Hot' at The Hippodrome

Baltimore Banner journalists win Pulitzer for 'compassionate' coverage of city's fentanyl crisis

Safe Streets says its seeing success. Can the anti-violence effort survive funding cuts?

Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller on highway safety, unemployment assistance for Maryland's federal workforce

Playwright Sarah Ruhl's new book is about life's lessons, learned inside the classroom and out

As local college seniors prepare to graduate, we ask one about the job market, AI in school and more

Baltimore high schoolers discussed the issues that mattered to them. As they prepare to graduate, we check back in.

A wave of policy updates regarding cell phone use in Baltimore schools

Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: MAHA moms and measles. Plus, change in CDC vaccine guidance?

State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger on what criminal justice reform means for Baltimore County

Midday at the Movies: 'Sinners' and 'The Shrouds'

How can Baltimore City attract and retain more homeowners?

An executive order threatens NPR's funds. Are Baltimore's WYPR and WTMD at risk?

Honoring 40 years of Maryland's Fallen Heroes Day

50 years later, Baltimore Sun reporter recalls covering the final days of Vietnam War

Midday with the Mayor: The city's anti-violence work faces federal cuts. Plus, a wage bump for tipped workers?

The little-known history of selfless educators who helped drive the civil rights movement

Head of Baltimore City schools faces federal budget cuts, cyber breach as she enters final year

Martin O'Malley on Social Security staff cuts, and what they mean for the benefits millions rely on

Will nuclear reactors and offshore wind turbines power Maryland's clean energy future?

10 years after Freddie Gray uprising, has police reform and community investment brought change to Baltimore?

Sing along to Beethoven's 9th Symphony this weekend

The Rousuck Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' at ArtsCentric

Lyric Baltimore's Dream Big Contest asks young people about change for a better world

Maryland churchgoers and clergy reflect on the passing of Pope Francis

From the governor's office: state budget, deportations and Moore's trip abroad

Midday meets a new generation of old-time music performers

The Rousuck Review: 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' at Everyman Theatre

Religious scholars from across faiths discuss the figure of Jesus Christ amid holy days

As public media faces uncertain future, a roundtable of Maryland's nonprofit broadcasters

Baltimore saw population growth for the first time in years. Is it an opportunity for growth, or a mirage?

Rep. Sarah Elfreth on busy first months in Congress, and the future of Maryland's federal workers

Midday's Town Hall with Howard County Executive Calvin Ball

Rousuck Review: 'Akeelah and the Bee' at Center Stage

What passed and what didn't in 2025's Maryland General Assembly? And how did lawmakers navigate a glaring deficit?

Khalil Zaied on Department of Public Work's culture, upcoming projects and trash pick-up

Catie Griggs on new initiatives at Orioles Park. Plus, what makes good fan engagement?

3 ways climate change is changing Maryland: floods, forest fires and anxiety.

Media correspondent David Folkenflik on contentious congressional hearings on PBS, NPR

Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: What the Measles outbreak means for you. Plus, is AI coming to your next doctor visit?

Midday at the Movies: 'Mickey 17,' 'Adolescence' and other things to watch this month

Rousuck Review: 'Shucked' at The Hippodrome Theatre

Midday with the Mayor: What's proposed for Baltimore's 2026 budget?

Can Maryland schools withstand a sudden $400 million funding loss?

Paula Poundstone on her commitment to the bit, and her return to Baltimore

Author Jeanne Theoharis discusses 'King of The North' and MLK Jr.'s legacy outside the South

A glimpse into the chaos of U.S. Congress in new book, 'Mad House'

Midday on Sports: Orioles' 2025 Home Opener

At Manor Mill, a new pursuit of the arts within centuries-old walls

As the Maryland legislature nears the end of the 2025 session, the budget still needs work

Gov. Wes Moore on his budget proposals, and the ongoing debates in Annapolis

Maryland's Department of Labor responds to mass federal layoffs, a sluggish economy

The Atlantic's Tom Nichols on the impact of infamous Signal chat for national security

It's been one year since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. How did it change Baltimore?

As immigration enforcement ramps up, concerns about Maryland ICE facilities and policies

Annapolis Poet Laureate Jefferson Holland wants us to walk and hike around Arundel

Did changes to cash bail help or hurt Maryland's local jails?

Rousuck's Review: 'Rarefied Air' at The Strand Theatre

City Council President Zeke Cohen on DPW and the city's spending on overtime

What's the state of downtown Baltimore's housing, businesses and entertainment?

A classical collaboration of the chorale and symphony in Frederick

The transcendent solo piano of Lura Johnson's new album 'The Art of Prelude and Fugue'

What are the consequences of cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion?

The latest on Baltimore's $641 million in ARPA funds with the Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs

How does Gov. Wes Moore propose plugging Maryland's $3.3 billion budget hole?

Baltimore Center Stage says it won't avoid social justice themes, risking its federal funds

News Wrap: Juvenile justice reform, again. Plus, should nonprofits pay more taxes? Some say yes.

The congressional showdown over a government shutdown

Following sweeping cuts to Social Security Administration, a look inside the beleaguered agency

Maryland's Freedom Caucus says lower taxes and fees would best state budget woes

Midday on Cars: Can the electric vehicle boom be stopped? Plus, how will car prices feel tariffs?

Scientist and author Cat Bohannon follows the evolution of the female body in 'Eve'

Rousuck's Review: 'The Bedwetter' at the Arena Stage

Midday at the movies: Oscars recap, and a review of documentary 'No Other Land'

News Wrap: Gov. Moore faces off with President Trump over Maryland's financial future

Midday with the Mayor: Worker conditions at DPW, and a new 'czar' tasked with streamlining permits

Baltimore's ICE director on his policy around churches and schools, and the future of local immigration enforcement

Is love really blind? Comedian Alli Goldberg seeks the answer in her own matchmaking game

A Baltimore church commissions sanctuary art for racial reckoning

Former Delegate Maggie McIntosh on the state's budget battle

Author Martha S. Jones explores 'The Trouble of Color' within her family history

Midday on Books: From Yale Theatre to the Oscars

Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: What the Texas measles outbreak means for you. Plus, how to avoid a potent flu season.

Rousuck Review: 'Everything That Never Happened' at Baltimore Center Stage

Midday on Books: John Grisham's 'Framed'

Can the business community brand Baltimore's renaissance?

Kids are ready for school, but what time will they get there?

In Maryland, a unique landscape for African Americans in higher education

Lawmakers revisit 'auto-charging,' and Maryland's treatment of young people in the justice system

City Council President Zeke Cohen on surging BGE rates and Baltimore's opioid approach

In 'The Resilient University,' Dr. Freeman Hrabowski charts a path to equity in higher education

A Black man gains his freedom and helps others escape slavery in 'Flee North'

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks addresses the state's federal workforce woes, sharp government cuts

How is CASA advocating for Hispanic and Black immigrants?

Artist Brinae Ali revives the story of Baltimore tap dancer Baby Laurence

Anger and frustration is too often escalating into violence on Maryland roads. What can we do about it?

Mr. Olszewski goes to Washington

Great Blacks in Wax Museum gets an upgrade, and travelling exhibits

'We Refuse' makes an argument for redefining Black history

Newswrap: Washington chaos hits Baltimore's small businesses

A cabaret couple celebrate their love in 'Painting the Town'

Rousuck Review: 'Primary Trust' at Everyman Theatre

Perspective on immigration, in Maryland and beyond

Bringing Black history to life for young readers

A new documentary seeks "the real" Sandtown

Federal workers, many of them living in Maryland, face uncertain weeks

Baltimore City's legislative delegation on what they want from the General Assembly this year

A conversation with Maryland's Latino Legislative Caucus

What's new with the Baltimore Peace Movement?

Rousuck Review: 'Schmigadoon!' at The Kennedy Center

Opera Lafayette presents 'Morgiane' at the Univ. of Maryland

Midday at the Movies: Who will win at the Oscars in 2025?

Comptroller Brooke Lierman on which Marylanders can file their taxes for free

Midday with the Mayor: How federal cuts may hit Baltimore. And, what the city need from Annapolis?

Midday Special: Governor Wes Moore's 2025 State of the State

7 years into Roca, an update on how intervention is saving the lives of Baltimore's young people

'Romancing the Novel' exhibit peeks under the hood of your favorite love story

Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: What you need to know about the flu. And, a look at RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings.

Rousuck Review: 'Working for Crumbs' at Spotlighters Theatre

New Wrap: Maryland's Medicaid shutout, Baltimore's opioid strategy and Trump's funding freeze

Tax season cometh! What do you need to know?

The latest on the midair collision near Washington, D.C., and what it means for Marylanders

Commissioner Richard Worley on the state of Baltimore City's police

A former federal prosecutor on what a new Dept. of Justice means for Maryland, and the rule of law

Baltimore's anti-violence strategy sees success. Ivan Bates says it can do even better.

Dan Rodricks reflects on the past, present and future of journalism

Rousuck Review: 'Whitechapel' from StillPointe Theatre

Steep budget cuts, uncertain federal funds menace Maryland's ambition education plans

Dry January goes mainstream. What are the benefits?

As non-alcoholic beverage options grow, we ask a local bottle shop about what's out there

Now that Zeke Cohen is Baltimore's City Council President, what's his plan?

A perspective on the politics of 2025 with Nuestra Raices founder, Angelo Solera

MLK 2025 Day of Service Spotlight: HeartSmiles and City Youth Matrix

Will Gov. Moore's 2026 budget hurt or heal Maryland's economy?

Rousuck's Review: 'An Act of God' presented by Iron Crow Theatre

Baltimore native brings "Slutty Vegan" burger franchise to town

The Baltimore City Council has new members. How will Zac Blanchard, Jermaine Jones approach the job?

Turning to nonfiction, John Grisham tells the true stories of the wrongfully 'Framed'

A proposed power line finds tough public scrutiny. But proponents say the MPRP is necessary.

Ravens win over Pittsburgh. How did they do it, and what comes next?

The Rousuck Review: 'Annie' at the Hippodrome

President Jimmy Carter casts new light on end-of-life care

What's the outlook in 2025 for Baltimore Public Media?

Baltimore County swears in new County Executive

Legislators kickoff the Maryland General Assembly this week. What can you expect?

Maryland's first snow storm of 2025

Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: What you need to know about Norovirus, bird flu

Sen. Jill Carter was one of the General Assembly's most avid progressives. Now, she prepares for the next chapter.

Midday at the Movies: The best films of 2024

The Rousuck Review: 'Summer, 1976' at the Studio Theatre

Midday with the Mayor: A look ahead to 2025. What's in store for Baltimore?

Smart Nutrition: Monica Reinagel on healthy living in the new year

A pair of award-winning Baltimore authors return with new books

Rousuck Review: 'And Then There Were None' at Everyman Theatre

In Memoriam 2024

Midday Mini-Concerts: Helicon and Friends at WYPR

Rousuck's Review: 'Black Nativity' presented by ArtsCentric

WYPR's Gabe Ortis talks 'Survivor' and Baltimore sports

WYPR's new on-air team: Taylor Holbrooks and Marquis Lupton

WTMD's top ten songs of 2024

WYPR's reporters look back at a consequential year in news

We ask Gov. Wes Moore about Key bridge funding, the Commanders' possible move out of Maryland

How to help Maryland teens struggling with loneliness and healthy social media habits

Baltimore saw a drop in homicides and shootings in 2024. Will that trend continue in 2025?

Congressman John Sarbanes reflects on 18 years in Congress

Amit Peled's magnificent melodies with the Mount Vernon Virtuosi

The Handel Choir of Baltimore Celebrates 90th Anniversary Season

Midday with the Mayor: What are the priorities for his second term?

Baltimore County schools battle growth and budget shortages

Churches in Baltimore and beyond are shedding worshippers

Rousuck's Review: 'Life of Pi' at The Hippodrome

Healthwatch: Healthcare coverage woes and bird flu risks

Who else will President Biden pardon before leaving office?

Rousuck's Review: 'A Very Jewish Christmas'

Maryland parents continue to face challenges with childcare

Senior U.S. Senator Ben Cardin retires after five decades in politics

Parenting is a challenge, and childcare is becoming more costly. What can you do about it?

How to deal with loneliness during the holidays with psychologist and author Dr. George Everly

The launch of a new survey tracks concerns over crime, economy and more in Baltimore region

Midday previews "Poe Theatre on the Air"

A how-to guide on managing your finances. Midday talks to an expert.

Midday on the news: Biden pardons his son, despite pledge not to

Maryland transit leader on riders returning post-COVID and budget cuts

What Ya Got Cooking for Thanksgiving?

Has one of Baltimore's largest community foundations lived up to its potential, and its promise?

Ann Patchett annotates and critiques her famous novel 'Bel Canto'

News Wrap: Reports identify errors in Safe Streets payment process

In Baltimore's 8th Council District, a transfer of leadership for 2025

Rousuck's Review: 'Frozen' at the Olney Theatre Center

City Schools CEO discusses school board changes and her contract extension

After Election 2024, Midday revisits the white rural vote

Bill Adair goes 'Beyond the Big Lie' to expose dishonesty in politics

Midday on the Arts: 'Treemonisha' and Violinist Qing Li

Zeke Cohen sets his priorities as the new City Council President

News Wrap: Opioid lawsuit, trash incineration in headlines. Plus, remembering Mary Pat Clarke.

Rousuck's Review: The Vagabond Players present 'Into the Woods'

How is Baltimore's immigrant community preparing for 2025 and beyond?

Baltimore's newest grocery store tries a fresh approach to food. Is it a model worth trying elsewhere?

New leaders, and new districts, coming to Baltimore County

Midday with the Mayor: In a second term, can Scott expect federal support for city projects?

It was a big year for women's sports, from Maryland's Angel Reese to the Paris Olympics

Healthwatch with Dr. Wen: What is the future of public health policy in wake of 2024's elections?

Rousuck's Review: "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals"

Maryland Attorney General seeks answers on flurry of anonymous, racist text messages

After the election, how to move on from the stress and anxiety

As the dust settles after Election Day, how was Maryland's turnout?

A new leader for Baltimore Public Works leans into new practices

The day after Election Day, how did Maryland vote and what races are still up in the air?

It is Election Day in Maryland. What can you expect?

City State's Attorney Ivan Bates on changes to how the city treats juvenile justice

Baltimore Peace Weekend: Partnering for Peace

Midday Mini-Concert with Classical Guitarist Lukasz Kuropaczewski

Midday at the Movies: 'Conclave' and 'Saturday Night'

Rousuck Review: Everyman Theatre's 'Queens Girl: Black in the Green Mountains'

The future of BOPA and what it means for Baltimore's arts community

Baltimore's iconic sports arenas are getting a facelift, and taxpayers are footing the bill. Is it a fair deal?

What a contentious power line could mean for Maryland's energy grid, and a budding data center industry

Howard County lawmaker clarifies next steps after youth commits murder

Sec. Schiraldi speaks on youth crime after Howard County murder

Newswrap: The kickoff to Maryland early voting

New report validates concerns about the conditions of Baltimore City's DPW workers

Rousuck's Review: 'Pride & Prejudice' at Baltimore Center Stage

Cleanup plans for the Chesapeake Bay approach a 2025 deadline. Hilary Harp Falk knows more is needed.

'Tell Me Everything' seeks the quiet meaning in unseen, unrecorded lives

Mayor Brandon Scott on BOPA troubles, juvenile justice and the future of Harborplace

Election 2024: Alsobrooks looks to make history in Senate race

Election 2024: Ballot Question F and the future of Harborplace

Perspectives on violence and resilience in occupied West Bank and Gaza

Rousuck's Review: 'Babbitt' at the Shakespeare Theatre Company

Baltimore City is set to vote on Question H. What is it?

John Grisham's latest book turns to the true stories of the wrongfully 'Framed'

A top Maryland election official reports on early-voting kick-off. Plus, a call for election workers.

Conversation with the Candidates: Kim Klacik for Maryland's 2nd Congressional District

A rare debate between candidates for Maryland's next Senator

Rousuck's Review: 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' by Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

Does the Constitution impede the future of American democracy?

Election 2024: The future of MD's third congressional district

We do not need to outsmart poverty, sociologist Matthew Desmond says. Just out-hate it.

Libertarian Mike Scott seeks Maryland's open U.S. Senate seat

A Maryland rabbi on marking one year since attacks in Israel. Plus, updates from Tel Aviv.

Election 2024: What will Baltimore County voters see on this year's ballot?

The season ends for the Orioles, what happened and what's next?

Midday Mini-Concerts: Ukranian guitarist Marko Topchii

A new CEO at the reins of Baltimore's Pratt Library

After the vice-presidential debate, what's the takeaway for voters?

Rousuck's Review: 'Oh Happy Day' at Baltimore Center Stage

With election day near, Johnny O makes his case for Congress

Unexplained underground fires are disrupting daily life in Baltimore. What's going on?

Healthwatch: Medical innovations and back-to-school sickness

An Ohio megachurch sought to fight racism. Dr. Hahrie Han followed their journey.

The New/Next Film Festival returns bigger and better

Rousuck's Review: '& Juliet' at the Hippodrome

A new White House executive order targets firearms and school shootings

Building civic and voter engagement for a better Baltimore

What's in store for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's 2024-2025 season/

Countering false claims on immigrants in the 2024 election

A Baltimore author follows the rise of Christian nationalism in 'The Violent Take It By Force'

April McClain Delaney: Candidate for U.S. Congress in Maryland's 6th District

Rousuck Review: 'Machinal' at Fells Point Corner Theatre

What's happening with the Orioles and Ravens?

America's governors are teaming up to secure 2024 election results

Project 2025 and LGBTQ+ Americans

'Preoccupied' spotlights Native American art at the BMA

Criminal cases, and a flurry of other legal questions, surround Trump

WYPR's new radio host is also a 'Survivor'

Are plug-in hybrids the future of EVs? The latest auto news and tips with 'Motorweek' host John Davis

Maryland's new superintendent made a miracle in Mississippi. Can she do it again here?

Rousuck Review: An over-the-top political farce on stage in 'POTUS'

A close race as Alsobrooks and Hogan vie for Maryland's U.S. Senate seat

Sen. Ben Cardin on Foreign Relations Committee standstill, negotiations over Gaza

'Gut, Wind and Wire' resurrects the delightful sounds of century-old musical traditions

Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller on the Red Line, the opioid epidemic, abortion access and more

Midday on Politics: The day after a crucial presidential debate

How Marylanders are building the future of food

David Rubenstein chronicles America's 'Highest Calling'

Midday at the Movies: 'Beetlejuice' returns and 'Between the Temples'

Critic J. Wynn Rousuck on what she's excited about for the upcoming theatre season

2024 Tony Award-winning arts educator CJay Philip

WTMD's final First Thursday Festival of 2024

Mayor Scott on massive opioid settlements, and work conditions of city employees

Kim Wehle on the power of the president's pardon

The Best American Poetry of 2024

Healthwatch: Baltimore's opioid governance, West Nile and asthma

The history of Maryland's maverick in the U.S. Senate

Philip Berrigan and Baltimore's peace activists

Former Baltimore prosecutor takes on criminal justice bias

Anne Lamott on the impact of love in our lives in 'Somehow'

Dr. Christopher Leighton journeys through 'A Sacred Argument'

Marilynne Robinson gives more understanding of the book of Genesis

Are corporations gaining profits from America's poorest residents?

Midday News Wrap: Maryland onstage at the DNC. Plus, big dollar opioid settlements

As summer winds down, how to savor the warm weather Maryland has left

The rise and recovery of Eastern Baltimore County

Olszewski reflects on the recovery of Eastern Baltimore County

Eyes are on rural voters in 2024's election. Who will they vote for and why?

After a death on the job, Baltimore City Council reviews working conditions for DPW employees

As the postseason approaches, can the Orioles make it across the finish line?

MEDCO plans to issue $1 billion in bonds for Baltimore development

Redevelopment of Harborplace, the debate continues

The Webb Telescope's trailblazing study of the cosmos yields new discoveries

Baltimore's sewage system is hit hard by extreme weather

National Aquarium activates a 'floating wetland' in the Inner Harbor

Rousuck Review: 'Soft Power' and 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'

Federal funds rushed into Baltimore during the pandemic. How have they been spent?

How is drought hurting Maryland's farmers and food supply?

Can Baltimore grow its economy with everyone in mind?

New school year sees new leadership in Maryland's statewide union of educators

What is important to today's teenagers? We hear from students around Baltimore.

Rousuck Review: 'Nine' and 'Back to the Future: The Musical' at The Kennedy Center

Tia Hamilton of Urban Reads inspires kids with youth summit

How would Project 2025 impact political appointees and federal workers?

Phoenix Recovery Academy focuses on students & sobriety

Healthwatch with Dr. Leana Wen: COVID summer wave, and watch out for extreme heat!

Roxane Gay's got a gun: black feminism and gun ownership

Mayor Brandon Scott responds to DPW employee's death

Julia Marciari-Alexander says goodbye to the Walters Art Museum

Mayor Scott on drop in city's gun violence, and the condition of city workers

We ask Baltimore's top cop about homicide drop and the consent decree

Rousuck's Review: 'Grand Horizons' at CCBC Essex

Midday at the Movies: Summertime is for blockbusters!

'The Deceived Ones' reinterprets a Shakespearean classic in Charm City

'Slow Time' is a love letter to a historic Baltimore neighborhood

Head to WTMD’s First Thursday Festival, or risk FOMO.

A panel on bikes and transit in Baltimore. How do you get around town?

How will Project 2025 impact the lives of the poor?

Innovations in organ retrieval pose ethical questions

Dr. Ronald Williams seeks to support up-and-coming entrepreneurs

Walter Billups and NCIA helps those struggling to find work in Maryland

Midday News Wrap: Netanyahu's speech to Congress

Hilton Carter wants to know what you are growing in new series, 'Planterior'

Israel's Netanyahu spoke to Congress. Maryland's Sen. Van Hollen boycotted.

Baltimore's Inspector General seeks to address poor working conditions for city workers

Rousuck Review: Cockpit in Court presents 'Cats' at CCBC Essex

'What Ya Got Cookin'?' with Chef Gwyn Novak and John Shields

Erik Larson on the 5-months that changed American history

Midday on Politics: Maryland reacts to Biden drop out

Midday on Politics: A look back at RNC, and Trump's closing speech

To protect priorities, Gov. Wes Moore makes nearly $150 million cuts to the Maryland budget

Writer Laura Lippman on 'Lady in the Lake,' filmed and set in Baltimore

The Baltimore County Police Chief on his summer crime plan, and more

Rousuck Review: 'The Scottsboro Boys'

Drug costs are hammering Maryland. This board is trying to change that.

Heat scorched Maryland this week. Are you prepared for extreme weather?

City and county immigration leaders on how newcomers make their homes in Baltimore

Will Biden remain the Democratic nominee? The latest

Maryland reacts to assassination attempt on former President

Rousuck Review: The Contemporary American Theater Festival

A Palestinian and an Israeli hope to jumpstart a new peace movement together

A change in leadership at the Young Victorian Theatre Company

Katie Pumphrey aced a historic swim into Baltimore's harbor. Now she wants others to join her.

Midday at the Movies: 'The Bikeriders' and 'Brats'

Anne Kim on how corporations squeeze profit out of American poverty

Unrest among Baltimore Sun staff as new owner brings change

Conversation with the Candidates: Shannon Wright for Mayor

A historic West Baltimore school building is put to new use

Healthwatch with Dr. Leana Wen: Cutting back on processed foods, safe sex among seniors

Rousuck Review: 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'

Does a 10-year plan hold the key to unlocking Baltimore's economic potential?

Midday on Politics: Concerns over Biden has Democrats considering a change

A year after tragedy, Brooklyn looks forward

Midday on Politics: Monday's U.S. Supreme Court rulings

Rousuck Review: 'The Kite Runner'

Midday on Politics: The aftermath of the first presidential debate

Anna-Lisa Kirby lends her voice to the work of Leonard Cohen

A conversation on housing and development in Baltimore

Top athletes work hard. Sportswriter Sally Jenkins says we learn from their drive

Sam Cogen, Baltimore's new sheriff, said he'd modernize the office. 6 months later, what's new?

Philip Berrigan's writings on nonviolence, as relevant as ever, in 'A Ministry of Risk'

Midday News Wrap: Pardons for Maryland marijuana convictions

Decades into a career, Paula Poundstone is still making audiences cackle

Looking to help save the planet? Maryland gardeners say start local with native plants

The long legacy of Freedom Schools continues in Elev8

Rousuck Review: 'Everybody’s Talking About Jamie'

Black joy and resistance in a piercing new book, 'We Refuse'

As Biden launches new policy, immigration stands as key topic on campaign trail

As temperatures soar in Maryland, here's what you need to know about the extreme heat

A rich archive of little-known Orioles history in 'The Bird Tapes'

Baltimore's Lyric asks kids to 'Dream Big'

Sweet Honey in the Rock celebrate 50 years with Keystone Korner show

News Wrap: A one-year contract for Baltimore City public school's long-serving CEO

Rousuck Review: 'Long Way Down' at Olney Theatre Center

The Key Bridge collapse stopped ship traffic. But it also halted the local economy. What's next?

With the channel reopened, Gov. Wes Moore discusses the latest on Key Bridge recovery

For decades, he told Baltimore's stories. Now, WMAR's Jamie Costello writes a new chapter—retirement

A look back at the school year with Baltimore City Public School's CEO

Disinformation is rampant. A new book guides us through what to do.

The latest from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; Symphony in the City and 'Captivating Personas'

Midday at the Movies: Are this year's summer blockbusters lackluster?

Midday News Wrap: Tornado damage in MoCo. Plus, new state laws take effect.

Midday on Sports: Baltimore's own Angel Reese, NBA Finals and sports betting suspensions

Rousuck's Review: 'Love/Sick' at Spotlighters Theatre

The singular history of Maryland's maverick in the U.S. Senate

Overcrowding plagues Baltimore County schools. Officials struggle with what to do next.

Bakari Sellers on the pursuit of American equity in 'The Moment'

Dr. Ben Chavis goes looking for the bright side in new WYPR feature, 'The Good News'

Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: Advice on menopause. Plus, a look at doping as Olympics near

Trump conviction: How does this impact the 2024 election?

News Wrap: What's proposed in the city's billion dollar budget for 2025?

Rousuck Review: 'The Matchbox Magic Flute'

Midday on the Law: The latest on Trump's hush money trial

Problems and promise of U.S. democracy in 'Minority Rule'

Erik Larson on the dawn of the Civil War in "The Demon of Unrest"

How does resentment feed the rural and urban divide? 'White Rural Rage' seeks an answer.

Anne Lamott reflects on matters of the heart in 'Somehow: Thoughts on Love"

Former City State's Attorney Mosby is sentenced in federal case

Midday on Medicine: A different approach to chronic illness?

Rousuck's Review: 'A Midsummer's Night Dream' at Everyman Theatre

Back to the Garden: Our Spring guide to caring for your garden

In the shadow of Baltimore's port, communities fight for environmental justice

Griefcat, the musical comedy duo, riff on 'Late Stage Capitalism'

The latest from BWI Marshall airport as summer travel beckons

Winners of the Mayor's Portrait Competition are announced

News Wrap: The future of Preakness

Rousuck's Review: 'The Importance of Being Earnest'

Too close to call city council races; ballot counting to resume Monday

Book bans, and book fans, with Baltimore County's head librarian

The distinct and soulful sound of Navasha Daya

A look back at Maryland's eventful primary election night

Primary Election 2024: A roundup on voting across Maryland

Gov. Wes Moore updates on Key Bridge recovery

Baltimore Peace Weekend: May 2024

Are you ready for Election Day? Voting 101 for MD voters

Rousuck's Review: 'Miss Holmes' at Fells Point Corner Theatre

News Wrap: City Council elections and Johns Hopkins protests

Downtown Baltimore is changing. What does its future hold?

Acclaimed composer Nico Muhly on his palette of contemporary art music

U.S. Senate hopeful Angela Alsobrooks makes her last pitch in final stretch of Democratic primary

The latest on Maryland's U.S. Senate race as primary enters last days

Judith Krummeck's 'The Deceived Ones' is a poignant and humorous tale inspired by Shakespeare

Antje Rauwerda writes about the magic of place in 'Slow Time'

Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: Should we worry about bird flu?

Newswrap: Change ups in the Baltimore mayoral race. Plus, a kickoff to early voting!

Midday at the Movies: The Maryland Film Festival is here!

Renowned essayist Marilynne Robinson revisits 'Book of Genesis'

'A Sacred Argument' reflects on trust and division after decades of interfaith dialogue

Baltimore police commissioner Richard Worley on violence reduction and juvenile justice

As primary fast approaches, WYPR, WJZ-TV and The Baltimore Banner host mayoral debate

The leading candidates for City Council's top seat debate the issues

Newswrap: Sen. Cardin on Key Bridge, Israel funding; Plus, Trump's legal troubles

Rousuck Review: 'Macbeth' at the Shakespeare Theatre Company

John Morse has run 18 marathons. Now, he runs for U.S. Congress.

Del. Joe Vogel wants to be the next Gen Z member of Congress

Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates on parents, youth & curbing crime

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Can wind power Maryland to its ambitious clean energy goals?

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Classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco reflects on 50 years in music

James O'Donnell's high notes from 23 years at Westminster Abbey

Rousuck's Review: 'The Hot Wing King' at Baltimore Center Stage

Are you in Baltimore's music scene? This music census wants to hear from you.

Don Quinn, candidate for Congress in MD's most competitive primary

Kevin Cowherd on Baltimore sports, the Orioles and 'The Gym'

Harry Dunn hopes to move from Capitol Hill police to U.S. Congress

Del. Harry Bhandari on why Maryland voters should send him to Congress

News Wrap: Sine Die in Annapolis and Maryland's 2024 elections

Rousuck's Review: 'Gem of the Ocean'

Midday on Money: Tax Filing and Finances

When children commit crimes, who gets charged? Parents or kids?

Propagating plants and harvesting happiness with Hilton Carter

April McClain Delaney: In the race for Maryland's 6th District

Rousuck Review: 'The Squirrels' at Maryland Ensemble Theatre

The rural and urban divide explored in 'White Rural Rage'

Midday at the Movies: 'La Chimera' and 'Wicked Little Letters'

Candidate for Congress: Sia Kyriakakos for the 2nd District

Baltimore celebrates Argentine Tango this weekend

Classical soprano Nola Richardson joins Pro Musica Rara for weekend concert

After aid workers in Gaza are killed by Israel, how will Biden proceed?

Updates as recovery from Key Bridge collapse enters 2nd week

Governor Wes Moore on Key Bridge recovery efforts

Neil Parrott's 2024 campaign to serve western Md. in Congress

Healthwatch: How to talk about vaccine skepticism with loved ones?

Transportation Sec. Buttigieg on federal support for bridge collapse

News Wrap: After bridge collapse, what's next for Baltimore?

How does policy alter public health? Ask Dr. Keshia Pollack Porter

The Orioles' opening day is here!

A day later, the latest on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

A WYPR Live Special on the Key bridge collapse

What we know about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge

Howard County's Sen. Clarence Lam sets his sights on Congress

Playwright Karen Zacarias on “The Book Club Play”

News wrap: Judging juveniles and tax reform in Annapolis

Wendy Bozel: Democratic candidate for Baltimore City Mayor

The Mayor of Hagerstown turns her sights on U.S. Congress

City Council President Nick Mosby makes his case for re-election

Comptroller Brooke Lierman on the state of Maryland's economy

The University of Baltimore aims to inspire future public service leadership

EV's, auto news and tips with MotorWeek's John Davis

Rousuck's Review: "Avaaz" at the Olney Theatre Center

News Wrap: Fani Willis, Biden's documents and minority voters

Johnny O's campaign to move from the county to Congress

Which direction will Maryland take on juvenile justice reform?

Gov. Wes Moore answers your questions in a Midday Town Hall

State Sen. Sarah Elfreth runs for Congress in Maryland's most competitive district

Angela Alsobrooks aspires to replace Senator Ben Cardin

Rousuck Reviews: "Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits"

Midday at the Movies: Oscar Awards 2024

Can redevelopment at Mondawmin empower the neighborhood?

On Super Tuesday, Trump wins big and Haley suspends

Thiru Vignarajah on his second bid to become Baltimore's Mayor

Healthwatch: COVID guidelines are changing. Plus, the dangers of heart disease

Donald Scoggins: Candidate for Baltimore City Mayor

Rousuck Reviews: "The Oresteia" at Chesapeake Shakespeare Co.

News Wrap: Maryland General Assembly 2024

What does the Bay need from the Maryland General Assembly?

Tax increment financing, TIFs, are supposed to help Baltimore grow. But are they working?

The legacy of Black businesses amid Read Street's vibrant mosaic

Building healthy communities and fighting food insecurity

Paul Starobin explores Russian resistance in "Putin's Exiles"

Change in Leadership at the Enoch Pratt Free Library

Two stations combine as Baltimore Public Media to serve the city and beyond

Rousuck Reviews: "Peter Pan" at The Hippodrome

Congressional races, latest on ghost guns and police misconduct

The Swingles show-off their vocals, live from WTMD

Wesley Lowery explores white supremacist violence in "American Whitelash"

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe spotlights Black colleges in "HBCU Made"

"The Sum of Us" explores the collective benefits of equality

A story of slavery & freedom in Md. and DC in "Flee North"

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski educates on the "The Resilient University"

Rousuck Reviews: "Jane Eyre" at The Classic Theatre in Annapolis

Cellist Natalie Clein is playing classical music her own way

The trailblazing story of Hopkins pediatrician Helen Brooke Taussig

Agriculture, waterways and development along Maryland's Upper Shore

Could Balto. County reconsider mixed-use plans, council size?

Candidate for Congress: Del. Mike Rogers for Md's 3rd District

Democratic Candidate for Mayor: Wendell Freeman

Newswrap: Border security and SCOTUS hears Trump case

Rousuck's Review: "Crumbs from the Table of Joy" at the Everyman Theatre

Candidate for Congress: Juan Dominguez for the 3rd District

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Rousuck's Review: "Mrs. Doubtfire" at The Hippodrome

Midday at the Movies with Jed Dietz

News Wrap: Marilyn and Nick Mosby, the trial & their future

Midday Live @ WTMD: The Swingles

"HBCU Made" by NPR's Ayesha Rascoe highlights Black colleges

Candidate for City Council President: Shannon Sneed

How can MD improve the approach to juvenile justice?

Dr. Matthew Taylor on "Spiritual Warriors" and the January 6th riot

Rousuck's Review: "Rent" by Iron Crow Theatre

Legal Update: Trump Trials, Hunter Biden and Fani Willis

The Ravens and Baltimore City are ready for the Chiefs

Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Israel, Ukraine and the federal budget

Congressman David Trone makes his case to become Maryland's next Senator

Balto County Exec. Olszewski shares his 2024 priorities

Dr. Jeffrey Kahn on the challenges of doctors "playing God"

Del. Terri Hill's campaign to succeed congressman Sarbanes

Rousuck's Review: "Book of Grace" by Rapid Lemon Productions

Newswrap: Snowfall & the Baltimore Sun's new ownership

Mayor Brandon Scott on his 2024 re-election campaign

Bob Wallace: Baltimore City Mayoral Candidate

Baltimore's history of Black churches & political activism

How will new ownership impact The Baltimore Sun?

2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Artist Wordsmith on Baltimore's rails as a "Network to Freedom"

Maryland General Assembly 2024: What's on the agenda?

Councilmember Zeke Cohen seeks top seat on Baltimore City Council

Soprano Opera Singer Julia Bullock's Baltimore Debut

Midday on Higher Ed: UMES President Dr. Heidi Anderson

The Ravens get ready for the playoffs

A look ahead to the 2024 General Assembly with Senate President Bill Ferguson

Can Baltimore become a tech hub?

Midday on Books: "Absolution," from novelist Alice McDermott

Rousuck's Review: "Ragtime" at Signature Theater

Movies: A look back at 2023 & forward to the Golden Globes

A conversation with 2024 mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon

Migrant surge during the holidays, how will cities adapt?

Healthwatch with Dr. Leana Wen: New health choices for the New Year

Journalist Jill Lepore compiles new book of essays, "The Deadline"

Dr. Joy Buolamwini questions technology in "Unmasking AI"

Spotlight on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Midday on Music: Live @ WTMD: South Africa's Ndlovu Youth Choir

Rousuck Review: 'Dial M for Murder' at Everyman Theatre

WYPR Reporters' Year End Newswrap 2023

Where does Baltimore stand on housing and homebuying?

Donald Trump is disqualified from the Colorado election ballot

Homicides are down in Baltimore in 2023, what's planned for 2024?

Baltimore Center Stage's Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb

Baltimore Corps celebrates 10 years with new leader Caryn York

Midday's Annual Holiday Show 2023: Helicon and Friends

A Palestinian father's hunt for his son in Jerusalem

Orchestra conductor Michael Repper on "The Nutcracker"

Rousuck's Review: "Cinderella" by Artscentric

Can Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace improve firefighter safety?

What's the future of Harborplace, Camden Yards and downtown?

Hopkins Police Chief on building the force and policing procedure