http://www.wypr.org WYPR 88.1FM in Baltimore brings you news and information important to the Maryland region. Award winning journalists and the in-depth coverage in the classic NPR style. en-us Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:21:05 GMT Public Podcaster 30 SKhalid@wypr.org WYPR no WYPR, Maryland, Local news, Public Radio, NPR, Talk Radio, Baltimore, USA News in Maryland from Your Public Radio WYPR 88.1FM in Baltimore brings you news and information important to the Maryland region. Award winning journalists and the in-depth coverage in the classic NPR style. WYPR http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_216_small.gif http://www.wypr.org WYPR 88.1FM, Your NPR News Station in Maryland http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1758544 Governor Martin O'Malley dropped a surprise on Maryland lawmakers in his state of the state speech yesterday; a wide ranging ban on septic systems. WYPR's Joel McCord reports from Annapolis. wypr Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/950366/mp3/news/podcast/216/950366.mp3 00:00:00 no GOVERNOR MARTIN O'MALLEY, PAUL PINSKY Governor Martin O'Malley dropped a surprise on Maryland lawmakers in his state of the state speech yesterday; a wide ranging ban on septic systems. WYPR's Joel McCord reports from Annapolis. Governor Martin O'Malley dropped a surprise on Maryland lawmakers in his state of the state speech yesterday; a wide ranging ban on septic systems. WYPR's Joel McCord reports from Annapolis. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1756053 A Republican Delegate invoked the deity as he argued to ease Maryland's handgun restrictions, a Senator from Frederick called again for legalizing medical marijuana and another Senator hinted at a gas tax increase this week as lawmakers got down to business in Annapolis. WYPR's Joel McCord has this week's Annapolis wrap. wypr Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/949188/mp3/news/podcast/216/949188.mp3 00:00:00 no MICHAEL SMIGIEL A Republican Delegate invoked the deity as he argued to ease Maryland's handgun restrictions, a Senator from Frederick called again for legalizing medical marijuana and another Senator hinted at a gas tax increase this week as lawmakers got down A Republican Delegate invoked the deity as he argued to ease Maryland's handgun restrictions, a Senator from Frederick called again for legalizing medical marijuana and another Senator hinted at a gas tax increase this week as lawmakers got down to business in Annapolis. WYPR's Joel McCord has this week's Annapolis wrap. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1753578 A record 2.9 million properties nationwide were the target of a foreclosure filing last year, and a million were repossessed, according to RealtyTrac. As homeowners struggled to hang on, the federal government stepped in with its Home Affordable Modification Program. WYPR's Mary Rose Madden reports on the case of a local homeowner in the first part of our series, "Maryland Homes At Risk". wypr Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/947694/mp3/news/podcast/216/947694.mp3 00:00:00 no HOME AFFORDABLE MODIFICATION PLAN A record 2.9 million properties nationwide were the target of a foreclosure filing last year, and a million were repossessed, according to RealtyTrac. As homeowners struggled to hang on, the federal government stepped in with its Home Affordable A record 2.9 million properties nationwide were the target of a foreclosure filing last year, and a million were repossessed, according to RealtyTrac. As homeowners struggled to hang on, the federal government stepped in with its Home Affordable Modification Program. WYPR's Mary Rose Madden reports on the case of a local homeowner in the first part of our series, "Maryland Homes At Risk". WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1752600 Governor Martin O'Malley rolled out his proposed budget today, with good news for state employees and bad news for schools and hospitals. It came at the end of a week in which he began his second term, his lieutenant-governor began to emerge as a candidate for the top job in four years and the top Senate Republican resigned his job. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/947177/mp3/news/podcast/216/947177.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY Governor Martin O'Malley rolled out his proposed budget today, with good news for state employees and bad news for schools and hospitals. It came at the end of a week in which he began his second term, his lieutenant-governor began to emerge as a Governor Martin O'Malley rolled out his proposed budget today, with good news for state employees and bad news for schools and hospitals. It came at the end of a week in which he began his second term, his lieutenant-governor began to emerge as a candidate for the top job in four years and the top Senate Republican resigned his job. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1751560 Martin O'Malley took the oath of office for his second term as Maryland's governor yesterday. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this report. wypr Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/946638/mp3/news/podcast/216/946638.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY Martin O'Malley took the oath of office for his second term as Maryland's governor yesterday. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this report. Martin O'Malley took the oath of office for his second term as Maryland's governor yesterday. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1751558 Earlier today in Annapolis, Martin O'Malley took the oath of office today to begin his second term as Maryland's governor. WYPR's Joel McCord was there for the ceremonies and joins our Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith to discuss the pomp and circumstance. wypr Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/946637/mp3/news/podcast/216/946637.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY Earlier today in Annapolis, Martin O'Malley took the oath of office today to begin his second term as Maryland's governor. WYPR's Joel McCord was there for the ceremonies and joins our Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith to discuss the Earlier today in Annapolis, Martin O'Malley took the oath of office today to begin his second term as Maryland's governor. WYPR's Joel McCord was there for the ceremonies and joins our Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith to discuss the pomp and circumstance. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1750899 Howard County Republican Allan Kittleman surprised his State Senate colleagues this morning by announcing his resignation as minority leader, yielding to concerns of fellow Republicans over his civil unions bill. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/946319/mp3/news/podcast/216/946319.mp3 00:00:00 no SEN. ALAN KITTLEMAN Howard County Republican Allan Kittleman surprised his State Senate colleagues this morning by announcing his resignation as minority leader, yielding to concerns of fellow Republicans over his civil unions bill. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. Howard County Republican Allan Kittleman surprised his State Senate colleagues this morning by announcing his resignation as minority leader, yielding to concerns of fellow Republicans over his civil unions bill. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1748537 Maryland's General Assembly returned to Annapolis yesterday, a day of pomp and ceremony. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/945260/mp3/news/podcast/216/945260.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY Maryland's General Assembly returned to Annapolis yesterday, a day of pomp and ceremony. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. Maryland's General Assembly returned to Annapolis yesterday, a day of pomp and ceremony. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1746179 Two state buildings one less than a block from the State House were shut down yesterday when packages in their mail rooms spit flames at workers who opened them. WYPR's Joel McCord has this report. wypr Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/944184/mp3/news/podcast/216/944184.mp3 00:00:00 no GOVERNOR MARTIN O'MALLEY Two state buildings one less than a block from the State House were shut down yesterday when packages in their mail rooms spit flames at workers who opened them. WYPR's Joel McCord has this report. Two state buildings one less than a block from the State House were shut down yesterday when packages in their mail rooms spit flames at workers who opened them. WYPR's Joel McCord has this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1745985 Two state buildings one less than a block from the State House were shut down Thursday when packages in their mail rooms spit flames at workers who opened them. WYPR's Joel McCord joins senior news analyst Fraser Smith with this report. wypr Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/944094/mp3/news/podcast/216/944094.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY, EXPLOSIVE DEVICES Two state buildings one less than a block from the State House were shut down Thursday when packages in their mail rooms spit flames at workers who opened them. WYPR's Joel McCord joins senior news analyst Fraser Smith with this report. Two state buildings one less than a block from the State House were shut down Thursday when packages in their mail rooms spit flames at workers who opened them. WYPR's Joel McCord joins senior news analyst Fraser Smith with this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1744761 Today , Senator Barbara Mikulski becomes the longest serving female Senator in American history. Manuel Quinones of the Capitol News Connection has more for WYPR from Capitol Hill. wypr Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/943509/mp3/news/podcast/216/943509.mp3 00:00:00 no Today , Senator Barbara Mikulski becomes the longest serving female Senator in American history. Manuel Quinones of the Capitol News Connection has more for WYPR from Capitol Hill. Today , Senator Barbara Mikulski becomes the longest serving female Senator in American history. Manuel Quinones of the Capitol News Connection has more for WYPR from Capitol Hill. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1744759 The very thought of raising a tax sends shivers up the spines of elected officials. But a coalition of advocates says they are close to having the votes to increase Maryland's alcohol taxes for the first time in more than a generation. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/943506/mp3/news/podcast/216/943506.mp3 00:00:00 no VINCENT DEMARCO, OPINION WORKS The very thought of raising a tax sends shivers up the spines of elected officials. But a coalition of advocates says they are close to having the votes to increase Maryland's alcohol taxes for the first time in more than a generation. The very thought of raising a tax sends shivers up the spines of elected officials. But a coalition of advocates says they are close to having the votes to increase Maryland's alcohol taxes for the first time in more than a generation. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1742470 After years of depressing reports, the Chesapeake Bay appears to be staging a comeback of sorts. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/942332/mp3/news/podcast/216/942332.mp3 00:00:00 no WILL BAKER, WATERSHED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN After years of depressing reports, the Chesapeake Bay appears to be staging a comeback of sorts. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. After years of depressing reports, the Chesapeake Bay appears to be staging a comeback of sorts. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1741645 Six local college students, frustrated by the curriculum in Baltimore City Public Schools, have created their own education proposal. And the self-proclaimed progressive think tank is calling on city leaders and legislators to endorse their radical plan. WYPR's Shernay Williams reports. wypr Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/942006/mp3/news/podcast/216/942006.mp3 00:00:00 no BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DR. ANDRES ALONSO Six local college students, frustrated by the curriculum in Baltimore City Public Schools, have created their own education proposal. And the self-proclaimed progressive think tank is calling on city leaders and legislators to endorse their radical Six local college students, frustrated by the curriculum in Baltimore City Public Schools, have created their own education proposal. And the self-proclaimed progressive think tank is calling on city leaders and legislators to endorse their radical plan. WYPR's Shernay Williams reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1741651 The man city prosecutors say controlled the largest share of the local bail bonds industry will serve more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to three federal counts connecting with running his bail bonds business. WYPR's Sunni Khalid filed this report. wypr Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/942008/mp3/news/podcast/216/942008.mp3 00:00:00 no MILTON TILLMAN, FOUR ACES The man city prosecutors say controlled the largest share of the local bail bonds industry will serve more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to three federal counts connecting with running his bail bonds business. WYPR's Sunni The man city prosecutors say controlled the largest share of the local bail bonds industry will serve more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to three federal counts connecting with running his bail bonds business. WYPR's Sunni Khalid filed this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1741411 Sometimes, programs like Big Brothers and Big Sisters succeed beyond their own hopes. And now, with the merger of that well-known program with the Mentoring Partnership of Maryland, more successes are predicted. WYPR's Fraser Smith reports. wypr Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/941938/mp3/news/podcast/216/941938.mp3 00:00:00 no SELWYN RAY Sometimes, programs like Big Brothers and Big Sisters succeed beyond their own hopes. And now, with the merger of that well-known program with the Mentoring Partnership of Maryland, more successes are predicted. WYPR's Fraser Smith reports. Sometimes, programs like Big Brothers and Big Sisters succeed beyond their own hopes. And now, with the merger of that well-known program with the Mentoring Partnership of Maryland, more successes are predicted. WYPR's Fraser Smith reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1739925 A group of downtown Baltimore property owners filed suit in the Circuit Court today seeking to block development of a new state office complex. The suit charges the state of Maryland with failing to follow its own procurement laws.. WYPR's Joel McCord and Fraser Smith report. wypr Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/941258/mp3/news/podcast/216/941258.mp3 00:00:00 no RONALD LIPSCOMB, STREUVER BROTHERS, STATE OFFICE BUILDING A group of downtown Baltimore property owners filed suit in the Circuit Court today seeking to block development of a new state office complex. The suit charges the state of Maryland with failing to follow its own procurement laws.. WYPR's Joel A group of downtown Baltimore property owners filed suit in the Circuit Court today seeking to block development of a new state office complex. The suit charges the state of Maryland with failing to follow its own procurement laws.. WYPR's Joel McCord and Fraser Smith report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1738628 Maryland's budget woes looked a little brighter yesterday after the state Board of Revenue Estimates issued its latest predictions; but only a little. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/940685/mp3/news/podcast/216/940685.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY, TONY O'DONNELL Maryland's budget woes looked a little brighter yesterday after the state Board of Revenue Estimates issued its latest predictions; but only a little. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. Maryland's budget woes looked a little brighter yesterday after the state Board of Revenue Estimates issued its latest predictions; but only a little. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1738626 In the last week, Baltimoreans have witnessed a series of fires that have ravaged city neighborhoods. This week, a family of six died as their East Baltimore home went up in flames. WYPR's Mary Rose Madden spoke with Baltimore City Fire Department Spokesman Kevin Cartwright about what the department is doing to prevent future tragedies. wypr Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/940682/mp3/news/podcast/216/940682.mp3 00:00:00 no CHIEF KEVIN CARTWRIGHT In the last week, Baltimoreans have witnessed a series of fires that have ravaged city neighborhoods. This week, a family of six died as their East Baltimore home went up in flames. WYPR's Mary Rose Madden spoke with Baltimore City Fire In the last week, Baltimoreans have witnessed a series of fires that have ravaged city neighborhoods. This week, a family of six died as their East Baltimore home went up in flames. WYPR's Mary Rose Madden spoke with Baltimore City Fire Department Spokesman Kevin Cartwright about what the department is doing to prevent future tragedies. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1734911 Maryland officials unveiled last week an ambitious plan to rejuvenate the state's Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. But the more environmental advocates and others look at the plan, they more they wonder where the money will come from. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/938978/mp3/news/podcast/216/938978.mp3 00:00:00 no MIKE BUSCH, WATERSHED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Maryland officials unveiled last week an ambitious plan to rejuvenate the state's Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. But the more environmental advocates and others look at the plan, they more they wonder where the money will come from. Maryland officials unveiled last week an ambitious plan to rejuvenate the state's Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. But the more environmental advocates and others look at the plan, they more they wonder where the money will come from. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1732260 A coalition of environmental groups and labor unions joined the push yesterday to speed up wind energy projects off Maryland's coast, releasing a report extolling the virtues of offshore wind and calling for state officials to pick up the pace of development. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/937837/mp3/news/podcast/216/937837.mp3 00:00:00 no A coalition of environmental groups and labor unions joined the push yesterday to speed up wind energy projects off Maryland's coast, releasing a report extolling the virtues of offshore wind and calling for state officials to pick up the pace of A coalition of environmental groups and labor unions joined the push yesterday to speed up wind energy projects off Maryland's coast, releasing a report extolling the virtues of offshore wind and calling for state officials to pick up the pace of development. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1729723 When the administration of Governor Martin O'Malley first proposed radical changes in efforts to restore Maryland's decimated oyster population, angry watermen charged it was a threat to their very existence. Two years later, it appears that the tide may be turning. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/936803/mp3/news/podcast/216/936803.mp3 00:00:00 no OYSTER POPULATION, TERRAPIN FISH COMPANY When the administration of Governor Martin O'Malley first proposed radical changes in efforts to restore Maryland's decimated oyster population, angry watermen charged it was a threat to their very existence. Two years later, it appears that When the administration of Governor Martin O'Malley first proposed radical changes in efforts to restore Maryland's decimated oyster population, angry watermen charged it was a threat to their very existence. Two years later, it appears that the tide may be turning. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1729328 New figures recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that about 44 million Americans were living in poverty in 2009 - the highest percentage in 51 years - yet another reflection of the nation's tough economic times. Some Baltimore residents, who were working their way up the economic ladder, struggling to get a toehold into the middle class, have now fallen deeper into poverty. WYPR's Marjorie Valbrun has this report. wypr Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/936632/mp3/news/podcast/216/936632.mp3 00:00:00 no New figures recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that about 44 million Americans were living in poverty in 2009 - the highest percentage in 51 years - yet another reflection of the nation's tough economic times. Some Baltimore New figures recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that about 44 million Americans were living in poverty in 2009 - the highest percentage in 51 years - yet another reflection of the nation's tough economic times. Some Baltimore residents, who were working their way up the economic ladder, struggling to get a toehold into the middle class, have now fallen deeper into poverty. WYPR's Marjorie Valbrun has this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1721762 With Republican gains in Tuesday's elections, environmental groups are pushing to get U.S. Senator Ben Cardin's Chesapeake Bay bill through that chamber during the upcoming lame duck session. But it won't be easy. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/933235/mp3/news/podcast/216/933235.mp3 00:00:00 no SEN. BEN CARDIN With Republican gains in Tuesday's elections, environmental groups are pushing to get U.S. Senator Ben Cardin's Chesapeake Bay bill through that chamber during the upcoming lame duck session. But it won't be easy. WYPR's Joel With Republican gains in Tuesday's elections, environmental groups are pushing to get U.S. Senator Ben Cardin's Chesapeake Bay bill through that chamber during the upcoming lame duck session. But it won't be easy. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1721215 The mid-term elections may bring a power struggle within Congressional Democrats that could affect two prominent Maryland lawmakers. Manuel Quinones of the Capitol News Connection has more for WYPR from Capitol Hill. wypr Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/932961/mp3/news/podcast/216/932961.mp3 00:00:00 no STENY HOYER The mid-term elections may bring a power struggle within Congressional Democrats that could affect two prominent Maryland lawmakers. Manuel Quinones of the Capitol News Connection has more for WYPR from Capitol Hill. The mid-term elections may bring a power struggle within Congressional Democrats that could affect two prominent Maryland lawmakers. Manuel Quinones of the Capitol News Connection has more for WYPR from Capitol Hill. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1721091 Martin O'Malley claimed a second term in the governor's mansion yesterday with a convincing victory over Robert Ehrlich, the governor he unseated four years ago. Incumbent Frank Kratovil lost to State Senator Andy Harris in a bitter fight for Maryland's first Congressional district and Democrat Kevin Kamenetz cruised to victory in the race for Baltimore County Executive. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/932907/mp3/news/podcast/216/932907.mp3 00:00:00 no O'MALLLEY-EHRLICH, KAMANETZ Martin O'Malley claimed a second term in the governor's mansion yesterday with a convincing victory over Robert Ehrlich, the governor he unseated four years ago. Incumbent Frank Kratovil lost to State Senator Andy Harris in a bitter fight Martin O'Malley claimed a second term in the governor's mansion yesterday with a convincing victory over Robert Ehrlich, the governor he unseated four years ago. Incumbent Frank Kratovil lost to State Senator Andy Harris in a bitter fight for Maryland's first Congressional district and Democrat Kevin Kamenetz cruised to victory in the race for Baltimore County Executive. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1720793 Anne Arundel County voters placed their bets on slots at Arundel Mills Mall yesterday, potentially ending a bitter and long-running battle. The new casino is expected to pay big dividends to both the county and the state in tax money. WYPR's Karen Hosler filed this report. wypr Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/932772/mp3/news/podcast/216/932772.mp3 00:00:00 no Anne Arundel County voters placed their bets on slots at Arundel Mills Mall yesterday, potentially ending a bitter and long-running battle. The new casino is expected to pay big dividends to both the county and the state in tax money. WYPR's Anne Arundel County voters placed their bets on slots at Arundel Mills Mall yesterday, potentially ending a bitter and long-running battle. The new casino is expected to pay big dividends to both the county and the state in tax money. WYPR's Karen Hosler filed this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1720479 Voters around the state went to the polls this morning. By the time the polls close tonight, state election officials expect that more than half of Maryland's three-and-a-half million voters will have cast ballots in the mid-term elections. WYPR's news department fanned out across the region to sample the mood of the electorate. Our Sunni Khalid leads our team election day coverage. wypr Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/932666/mp3/news/podcast/216/932666.mp3 00:00:00 no ARMSTEAD JONES, MARYLAND PRIMARY ELECTIONS, ROSS GOLDSTEIN Voters around the state went to the polls this morning. By the time the polls close tonight, state election officials expect that more than half of Maryland's three-and-a-half million voters will have cast ballots in the mid-term elections. Voters around the state went to the polls this morning. By the time the polls close tonight, state election officials expect that more than half of Maryland's three-and-a-half million voters will have cast ballots in the mid-term elections. WYPR's news department fanned out across the region to sample the mood of the electorate. Our Sunni Khalid leads our team election day coverage. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1719822 Last week, polls by the Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post showed that African-Americans plan to vote overwhelmingly for Governor Martin O'Malley in his rematch with Republican Robert Ehrlich. But some political operatives say that vote is not guaranteed. WYPR's Mary Rose Madden reports. wypr Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/932355/mp3/news/podcast/216/932355.mp3 00:00:00 no LARRY GIBSON, MARYLAND PRIMARY ELECTION, POLITICAL SLOGANS, LAWN SIGNS Last week, polls by the Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post showed that African-Americans plan to vote overwhelmingly for Governor Martin O'Malley in his rematch with Republican Robert Ehrlich. But some political operatives say that vote is not Last week, polls by the Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post showed that African-Americans plan to vote overwhelmingly for Governor Martin O'Malley in his rematch with Republican Robert Ehrlich. But some political operatives say that vote is not guaranteed. WYPR's Mary Rose Madden reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1719787 The Queen Anne's County Commissioners elected tomorrow may finally have to deal with a pollution mess created by speculators in the 1950's hoping to cash in on a land rush from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. WYPR's Karen Hosler reports. wypr Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/932337/mp3/news/podcast/216/932337.mp3 00:00:00 no KENT ISLAND The Queen Anne's County Commissioners elected tomorrow may finally have to deal with a pollution mess created by speculators in the 1950's hoping to cash in on a land rush from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. WYPR's Karen Hosler reports. The Queen Anne's County Commissioners elected tomorrow may finally have to deal with a pollution mess created by speculators in the 1950's hoping to cash in on a land rush from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. WYPR's Karen Hosler reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1719145 Inevitably, a 30-year member of Congress would be the target of Tea Party unhappiness this election year. Double the likelihood, if that target is Fifth District Congressman Steny Hoyer, majority leader of House of Representatives. WYPR's Fraser Smith reports. wypr Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/932116/mp3/news/podcast/216/932116.mp3 00:00:00 no STENY HOYER, CHARLES LOLLAR, MARYLAND'S 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Inevitably, a 30-year member of Congress would be the target of Tea Party unhappiness this election year. Double the likelihood, if that target is Fifth District Congressman Steny Hoyer, majority leader of House of Representatives. WYPR's Fraser Inevitably, a 30-year member of Congress would be the target of Tea Party unhappiness this election year. Double the likelihood, if that target is Fifth District Congressman Steny Hoyer, majority leader of House of Representatives. WYPR's Fraser Smith reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1718845 Today was the sixth and final day of early voting for Maryland voters. Election officials around the state say that many have taken advantage of the early balloting, about twice as many as those who cast ballots in the primary election. WYPR's Sunni Khalid filed this report. wypr Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/931930/mp3/news/podcast/216/931930.mp3 00:00:00 no LINDA LAMONE, MARYLAND PRIMARY ELECTIONS Today was the sixth and final day of early voting for Maryland voters. Election officials around the state say that many have taken advantage of the early balloting, about twice as many as those who cast ballots in the primary election. WYPR's Today was the sixth and final day of early voting for Maryland voters. Election officials around the state say that many have taken advantage of the early balloting, about twice as many as those who cast ballots in the primary election. WYPR's Sunni Khalid filed this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1718108 While Governor Martin O'Malley and former Governor Robert Ehrlich spar over taxes, unemployment and education in their rematch, questions over Chesapeake Bay restoration have taken a back seat. Today, WYPR's Joel McCord compares the governors' environmental records and their plans for the future. wypr Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/931590/mp3/news/podcast/216/931590.mp3 00:00:00 no O'MALLEY-EHRLICH While Governor Martin O'Malley and former Governor Robert Ehrlich spar over taxes, unemployment and education in their rematch, questions over Chesapeake Bay restoration have taken a back seat. Today, WYPR's Joel McCord compares the While Governor Martin O'Malley and former Governor Robert Ehrlich spar over taxes, unemployment and education in their rematch, questions over Chesapeake Bay restoration have taken a back seat. Today, WYPR's Joel McCord compares the governors' environmental records and their plans for the future. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1717625 The bare-knuckled brawl over slots at the Arundel Mills Mall moved to the polls this week, as advocates on both sides sought to claim early voters. For those still undecided, the right message on the way into the voting booth can be all important. WYPR's Karen Hosler visited the polls during early voting and filed this report. wypr Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/931399/mp3/news/podcast/216/931399.mp3 00:00:00 no The bare-knuckled brawl over slots at the Arundel Mills Mall moved to the polls this week, as advocates on both sides sought to claim early voters. For those still undecided, the right message on the way into the voting booth can be all important. The bare-knuckled brawl over slots at the Arundel Mills Mall moved to the polls this week, as advocates on both sides sought to claim early voters. For those still undecided, the right message on the way into the voting booth can be all important. WYPR's Karen Hosler visited the polls during early voting and filed this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1717562 Hundreds of millions of dollars in spending from outside groups now dominates the Congressional midterm elections. Several million of those dollars have poured into one Maryland race for television ads and other campaigning. Manuel Quinones (kin-YON-es) of the Capitol News Connection filed this reports for WYPR from Capitol Hill. wypr Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/931351/mp3/news/podcast/216/931351.mp3 00:00:00 no ANDY HARRIS Hundreds of millions of dollars in spending from outside groups now dominates the Congressional midterm elections. Several million of those dollars have poured into one Maryland race for television ads and other campaigning. Manuel Quinones Hundreds of millions of dollars in spending from outside groups now dominates the Congressional midterm elections. Several million of those dollars have poured into one Maryland race for television ads and other campaigning. Manuel Quinones (kin-YON-es) of the Capitol News Connection filed this reports for WYPR from Capitol Hill. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1716378 Former President Bill Clinton joined Governor Martin O'Malley in Baltimore yesterday in an effort to rally voters to their cause in the run up to the Nov. 2nd election. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this report. wypr Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/930725/mp3/news/podcast/216/930725.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY Former President Bill Clinton joined Governor Martin O'Malley in Baltimore yesterday in an effort to rally voters to their cause in the run up to the Nov. 2nd election. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this report. Former President Bill Clinton joined Governor Martin O'Malley in Baltimore yesterday in an effort to rally voters to their cause in the run up to the Nov. 2nd election. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1715295 For 18 years, Robert Ehrlich has been a guest lecturer at Towson University for Professor Richard Vatz's class. The GOP gubernatorial nominee's appearance yesterday took on added significance this year, just two weeks before voters go to the polls. WYPR's Art Buist was there. wypr Wed, 20 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/930224/mp3/news/podcast/216/930224.mp3 00:00:00 no EHRLICH-O'MALLEY, ROBER EHRLICH For 18 years, Robert Ehrlich has been a guest lecturer at Towson University for Professor Richard Vatz's class. The GOP gubernatorial nominee's appearance yesterday took on added significance this year, just two weeks before voters go to the For 18 years, Robert Ehrlich has been a guest lecturer at Towson University for Professor Richard Vatz's class. The GOP gubernatorial nominee's appearance yesterday took on added significance this year, just two weeks before voters go to the polls. WYPR's Art Buist was there. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1714953 Two years ago Frank Kratovil became the first Democrat in nearly a generation to represent Maryland's First Congressional District. This year, however, he is considered one of the nation's most endangered incumbents in his re-match against State Senator Andy Harris. WYPR's Joel McCord has this report. wypr Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/930080/mp3/news/podcast/216/930080.mp3 00:00:00 no Two years ago Frank Kratovil became the first Democrat in nearly a generation to represent Maryland's First Congressional District. This year, however, he is considered one of the nation's most endangered incumbents in his re-match against Two years ago Frank Kratovil became the first Democrat in nearly a generation to represent Maryland's First Congressional District. This year, however, he is considered one of the nation's most endangered incumbents in his re-match against State Senator Andy Harris. WYPR's Joel McCord has this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1714520 Among the runners in Saturday's Maryland Marathon were four young men from Ethiopia, two of them former world class athletes - all victims of torture, who were granted asylum in the United States. They said they are running to represent many such victims in the Washington, Virginia and Maryland region. WYPR's Fraser Smith filed this report. wypr Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/929887/mp3/news/podcast/216/929887.mp3 00:00:00 no BALTIMORE MARATHON, ADVOCATES FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE AND TRAUMA Among the runners in Saturday's Maryland Marathon were four young men from Ethiopia, two of them former world class athletes - all victims of torture, who were granted asylum in the United States. They said they are running to represent many such Among the runners in Saturday's Maryland Marathon were four young men from Ethiopia, two of them former world class athletes - all victims of torture, who were granted asylum in the United States. They said they are running to represent many such victims in the Washington, Virginia and Maryland region. WYPR's Fraser Smith filed this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1713817 For years, police departments across the country considered animal abuse low on their list of investigative priorities. But that belief is beginning to change as law enforcement has come to recognize the link between violent crime and animal abuse. WYPR's Sarah Richards files this report. wypr Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/929599/mp3/news/podcast/216/929599.mp3 00:00:00 no AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, ANIMAL LEAGUE DEFENSE FUND For years, police departments across the country considered animal abuse low on their list of investigative priorities. But that belief is beginning to change as law enforcement has come to recognize the link between violent crime and animal abuse. For years, police departments across the country considered animal abuse low on their list of investigative priorities. But that belief is beginning to change as law enforcement has come to recognize the link between violent crime and animal abuse. WYPR's Sarah Richards files this report. WYPR