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, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:19:39 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=1608781 The Board of Public Works' decision in August to close the Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center set off a storm of protest. Now Eastern Shore lawmakers are trying to get the General Assembly to override that decision. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/883950/mp3/news/podcast/216/883950.mp3 00:00:00 no UPPER SHORE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, DELEGATE DICK SOSSI The Board of Public Works' decision in August to close the Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center set off a storm of protest. Now Eastern Shore lawmakers are trying to get the General Assembly to override that decision. WYPR's Joel The Board of Public Works' decision in August to close the Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center set off a storm of protest. Now Eastern Shore lawmakers are trying to get the General Assembly to override that decision. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1608468 Stephanie Rawlings-Blake became Baltimore's new mayor earlier today, hours after former Mayor Sheila Dixon was formally sentenced in her corruption case. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. wypr Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/883914/mp3/news/podcast/216/883914.mp3 00:00:00 no Stephanie Rawlings-Blake became Baltimore's new mayor earlier today, hours after former Mayor Sheila Dixon was formally sentenced in her corruption case. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. Stephanie Rawlings-Blake became Baltimore's new mayor earlier today, hours after former Mayor Sheila Dixon was formally sentenced in her corruption case. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1608222 Judge Dennis Sweeney this morning sentenced outgoing Mayor Sheila Dixon to four years unsupervised probation, 500 hours of community service and a $45,000 conation to local charities. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens was in the courtroom and filed this report. wypr Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/883726/mp3/news/podcast/216/883726.mp3 00:00:00 no MAYOR SHEILA DIXON, JUDGE DENNIS SWEENEY Judge Dennis Sweeney this morning sentenced outgoing Mayor Sheila Dixon to four years unsupervised probation, 500 hours of community service and a $45,000 conation to local charities. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens was in the courtroom and filed this Judge Dennis Sweeney this morning sentenced outgoing Mayor Sheila Dixon to four years unsupervised probation, 500 hours of community service and a $45,000 conation to local charities. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens was in the courtroom and filed this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1607718 In his annual State of the State speech, Governor Martin O'Malley called on Maryland lawmakers yesterday to enact a package of legislation that, as he has said, focuses on jobs, jobs, jobs. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/883539/mp3/news/podcast/216/883539.mp3 00:00:00 no GOVERNOR MARTIN O'MALLEY, DELEGATE TONY O'DONNELL, SENATOR E.J. PIPKIN In his annual State of the State speech, Governor Martin O'Malley called on Maryland lawmakers yesterday to enact a package of legislation that, as he has said, focuses on jobs, jobs, jobs. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. In his annual State of the State speech, Governor Martin O'Malley called on Maryland lawmakers yesterday to enact a package of legislation that, as he has said, focuses on jobs, jobs, jobs. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1606066 President Barack Obama reached out to House Republicans earlier today at their annual retreat in Baltimore, and Maryland's lone Republican Congressman said he was not impressed. WYPR's Tom LoBianco reports. wypr Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/882903/mp3/news/podcast/216/882903.mp3 00:00:00 no REP. ROSCOE BARTLETT President Barack Obama reached out to House Republicans earlier today at their annual retreat in Baltimore, and Maryland's lone Republican Congressman said he was not impressed. WYPR's Tom LoBianco reports. President Barack Obama reached out to House Republicans earlier today at their annual retreat in Baltimore, and Maryland's lone Republican Congressman said he was not impressed. WYPR's Tom LoBianco reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1605889 While Attorney General Doug Gansler researches whether Maryland should recognize same sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions, a Baltimore County Delegate is moving to cut him off at the pass. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/882822/mp3/news/podcast/216/882822.mp3 00:00:00 no ATTORNEY GENERAL DOUG GANSLER, LIZ SEATON, MARYLAND CATHOLIC CONFERENCE While Attorney General Doug Gansler researches whether Maryland should recognize same sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions, a Baltimore County Delegate is moving to cut him off at the pass. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. While Attorney General Doug Gansler researches whether Maryland should recognize same sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions, a Baltimore County Delegate is moving to cut him off at the pass. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1604415 Prince George's County is a bastion of Democratic sentiment, often the key to winning any statewide office in Maryland. So the county's leaders, and potential gubernatorial candidates, have a message for Annapolis: don't take us for granted. WYPR's Tom LoBianco reports. wypr Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/882237/mp3/news/podcast/216/882237.mp3 00:00:00 no COUNTY EXECUTIVE JACK JOHNSON, WAYNE CURRY Prince George's County is a bastion of Democratic sentiment, often the key to winning any statewide office in Maryland. So the county's leaders, and potential gubernatorial candidates, have a message for Annapolis: don't take us for Prince George's County is a bastion of Democratic sentiment, often the key to winning any statewide office in Maryland. So the county's leaders, and potential gubernatorial candidates, have a message for Annapolis: don't take us for granted. WYPR's Tom LoBianco reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1605307 Angered by the recent Supreme Court decision that allows unlimited corporate donations to political campaigns, a coalition of Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate announced today a package of bills aimed at blunting that ruling. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/882583/mp3/news/podcast/216/882583.mp3 00:00:00 no SEN. JIM ROSAPEPE Angered by the recent Supreme Court decision that allows unlimited corporate donations to political campaigns, a coalition of Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate announced today a package of bills aimed at blunting that ruling. WYPR's Angered by the recent Supreme Court decision that allows unlimited corporate donations to political campaigns, a coalition of Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate announced today a package of bills aimed at blunting that ruling. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1604414 General Motors, which closed its Broening Highway plant in 2005, announced yesterday plans to develop and manufacture motors for its hybrids and potentially full electric cars at its plant in White Marsh. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/882236/mp3/news/podcast/216/882236.mp3 00:00:00 no SEN. BEN CARDIN, WHITE MARSH General Motors, which closed its Broening Highway plant in 2005, announced yesterday plans to develop and manufacture motors for its hybrids and potentially full electric cars at its plant in White Marsh. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. General Motors, which closed its Broening Highway plant in 2005, announced yesterday plans to develop and manufacture motors for its hybrids and potentially full electric cars at its plant in White Marsh. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1603138 Top lawmakers in Annapolis are fond of saying that state leaders often take it on the chin for counties, casting tough votes and stomaching hard budget cuts while county leaders coast through the year. But the counties are feeling their own pain and local leaders are pleading with the state, as Maryland continues to ride out the recession. WYPR's Tom LoBianco has this report. wypr Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/881742/mp3/news/podcast/216/881742.mp3 00:00:00 no ULYSSES CURRIE, COUNTY EXECUTIVE JACK JOHNSON Top lawmakers in Annapolis are fond of saying that state leaders often take it on the chin for counties, casting tough votes and stomaching hard budget cuts while county leaders coast through the year. But the counties are feeling their own pain and Top lawmakers in Annapolis are fond of saying that state leaders often take it on the chin for counties, casting tough votes and stomaching hard budget cuts while county leaders coast through the year. But the counties are feeling their own pain and local leaders are pleading with the state, as Maryland continues to ride out the recession. WYPR's Tom LoBianco has this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1603048 The Maryland League of Conservation Voters endorsed Governor Martin O'Malley today in his race for re-election. It may be the LEAGUE'S earliest endorsement in any election season. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/881696/mp3/news/podcast/216/881696.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY, MARYLAND LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, GEORGE OWINGS The Maryland League of Conservation Voters endorsed Governor Martin O'Malley today in his race for re-election. It may be the LEAGUE'S earliest endorsement in any election season. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. The Maryland League of Conservation Voters endorsed Governor Martin O'Malley today in his race for re-election. It may be the LEAGUE'S earliest endorsement in any election season. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1602013 A week ago, demonstrators from the Tea Party movement filled Lawyer's Mall in Annapolis calling for cuts in government spending and taxes. Yesterday, state employees and mental health advocates took over, calling for more taxes and spending. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/881193/mp3/news/podcast/216/881193.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY, LINDA RAINES A week ago, demonstrators from the Tea Party movement filled Lawyer's Mall in Annapolis calling for cuts in government spending and taxes. Yesterday, state employees and mental health advocates took over, calling for more taxes and spending. A week ago, demonstrators from the Tea Party movement filled Lawyer's Mall in Annapolis calling for cuts in government spending and taxes. Yesterday, state employees and mental health advocates took over, calling for more taxes and spending. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1601516 Governor Martin O'Malley unveiled yesterday his $13.2 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts in July. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this report. wypr Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/881006/mp3/news/podcast/216/881006.mp3 00:00:00 no Governor Martin O'Malley unveiled yesterday his $13.2 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts in July. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this report. Governor Martin O'Malley unveiled yesterday his $13.2 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts in July. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1601458 Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed new budget, previewed this afternoon for reporters, suggested fewer layoffs than expected. And it featured another set of extraordinary balancing measures as the state anticipates a two-billion-dollar gap between spending obligations and revenue. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith and State House Bureau Chief Joel McCord offer a quick appraisal. wypr Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/880944/mp3/news/podcast/216/880944.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY, MIKE BUSCH, TONY O'DONNELL Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed new budget, previewed this afternoon for reporters, suggested fewer layoffs than expected. And it featured another set of extraordinary balancing measures as the state anticipates a two-billion-dollar gap Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed new budget, previewed this afternoon for reporters, suggested fewer layoffs than expected. And it featured another set of extraordinary balancing measures as the state anticipates a two-billion-dollar gap between spending obligations and revenue. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith and State House Bureau Chief Joel McCord offer a quick appraisal. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1600582 The Ravens improbable playoff run ended Saturday night in Indianapolis, when they lost a frustrating game to Peyton Manning and the Colts, 20-3. Now, the off-season begins, with questions about which players will be coming back to Baltimore next season. WYPR's Sunni Khalid spoke to Mike Preston, the pro football columnist for the Baltimore Sun, who covered the big game in Indy. wypr Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/880568/mp3/news/podcast/216/880568.mp3 00:00:00 no ED REED, RAY RICE, RAVENS-COLTS The Ravens improbable playoff run ended Saturday night in Indianapolis, when they lost a frustrating game to Peyton Manning and the Colts, 20-3. Now, the off-season begins, with questions about which players will be coming back to Baltimore next The Ravens improbable playoff run ended Saturday night in Indianapolis, when they lost a frustrating game to Peyton Manning and the Colts, 20-3. Now, the off-season begins, with questions about which players will be coming back to Baltimore next season. WYPR's Sunni Khalid spoke to Mike Preston, the pro football columnist for the Baltimore Sun, who covered the big game in Indy. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1599841 An era of peace has descended on Annapolis, as the Two Mikes who run the General Assembly - Democrats Mike Miller and Mike Busch - stare down November elections and tough budget battles. When both men are singing in legislative harmony, almost anything is possible. But when the two are out of tune, as they have been on slots, watch out. WYPR's Tom LoBianco has this report. wypr Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/880291/mp3/news/podcast/216/880291.mp3 00:00:00 no MIKE BUSCH, THOMAS "MIKE" MILLER An era of peace has descended on Annapolis, as the Two Mikes who run the General Assembly - Democrats Mike Miller and Mike Busch - stare down November elections and tough budget battles. When both men are singing in legislative harmony, almost An era of peace has descended on Annapolis, as the Two Mikes who run the General Assembly - Democrats Mike Miller and Mike Busch - stare down November elections and tough budget battles. When both men are singing in legislative harmony, almost anything is possible. But when the two are out of tune, as they have been on slots, watch out. WYPR's Tom LoBianco has this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1599846 Since 1980, the total number of families in Baltimore has dropped to 126-thousand, according to the Census Bureau. Married couples with children 18-years-old and younger have also declined from about 51-thousand to 21-thousand. That's compared far less than the number of children of non-married parents and single-female headed households.In this part of our series, "Growing Up Baltimore," WYPR's Sunni Khalid filed this report on the impact of youngsters being raised without their fathers. wypr Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/880294/mp3/news/podcast/216/880294.mp3 00:00:00 no GROWING UP BALTIMORE, ABSENT FATHERS, FATHERLESS CHILDREN Since 1980, the total number of families in Baltimore has dropped to 126-thousand, according to the Census Bureau. Married couples with children 18-years-old and younger have also declined from about 51-thousand to 21-thousand. That's compared Since 1980, the total number of families in Baltimore has dropped to 126-thousand, according to the Census Bureau. Married couples with children 18-years-old and younger have also declined from about 51-thousand to 21-thousand. That's compared far less than the number of children of non-married parents and single-female headed households.In this part of our series, "Growing Up Baltimore," WYPR's Sunni Khalid filed this report on the impact of youngsters being raised without their fathers. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1599253 Maryland's General Assembly returned to Annapolis yesterday to face a two-billion budget hole and few good options for closing it. At the same time, Governor Martin O'Malley allowed as how it might be time for a tuition increase at University of Maryland system schools. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/880055/mp3/news/podcast/216/880055.mp3 00:00:00 no MARTIN O'MALLEY, TONY O'DONNELL Maryland's General Assembly returned to Annapolis yesterday to face a two-billion budget hole and few good options for closing it. At the same time, Governor Martin O'Malley allowed as how it might be time for a tuition increase at Maryland's General Assembly returned to Annapolis yesterday to face a two-billion budget hole and few good options for closing it. At the same time, Governor Martin O'Malley allowed as how it might be time for a tuition increase at University of Maryland system schools. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1598700 State senator Andy Harris's hopes his second run for Congress will be more successful than his failed attempt a little more than a year ago. But state senator E.J. Pipkin, a wealthy Eastern Shore Republican, could still derail Harris's drive. The prospect of a bloody Republican primary has kept Pipkin out there as the election's X-factor. WYPR's Tom LoBianco has this report. wypr Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/879830/mp3/news/podcast/216/879830.mp3 00:00:00 no E.J. PIPKIN, ANDY HARRIS State senator Andy Harris's hopes his second run for Congress will be more successful than his failed attempt a little more than a year ago. But state senator E.J. Pipkin, a wealthy Eastern Shore Republican, could still derail Harris's State senator Andy Harris's hopes his second run for Congress will be more successful than his failed attempt a little more than a year ago. But state senator E.J. Pipkin, a wealthy Eastern Shore Republican, could still derail Harris's drive. The prospect of a bloody Republican primary has kept Pipkin out there as the election's X-factor. WYPR's Tom LoBianco has this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1597099 Even as the future Mayor of Baltimore prepares for her new role, Sheila Dixon's resignation continues to generate strong reaction. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. wypr Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/879162/mp3/news/podcast/216/879162.mp3 00:00:00 no STEPHANIE RAWLINGS, ROBERT ROHRBAUGH, SHEILA DIXON RESIGNS Even as the future Mayor of Baltimore prepares for her new role, Sheila Dixon's resignation continues to generate strong reaction. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. Even as the future Mayor of Baltimore prepares for her new role, Sheila Dixon's resignation continues to generate strong reaction. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1596439 Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon announced late yesterday that she will resign next month after reaching a plea agreement with state prosecutors regarding her embezzlement and perjury cases. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens filed this report. wypr Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/878901/mp3/news/podcast/216/878901.mp3 00:00:00 no STEPHANIE RAWLINGS, ROBERT ROHRBAUGH, SHEILA DIXON RESIGNS Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon announced late yesterday that she will resign next month after reaching a plea agreement with state prosecutors regarding her embezzlement and perjury cases. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens filed this report. Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon announced late yesterday that she will resign next month after reaching a plea agreement with state prosecutors regarding her embezzlement and perjury cases. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens filed this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1596411 Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon announced her resignation at a press conference this afternoon, following a plea agreement with state prosecutors earlier today. WYPR's Tom LoBianco has this report. wypr Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/878892/mp3/news/podcast/216/878892.mp3 00:00:00 no SHEILA DIXON, STEPHANIE RAWLINGS, RONALD LIPSCOMB Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon announced her resignation at a press conference this afternoon, following a plea agreement with state prosecutors earlier today. WYPR's Tom LoBianco has this report. Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon announced her resignation at a press conference this afternoon, following a plea agreement with state prosecutors earlier today. WYPR's Tom LoBianco has this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1596418 Minutes ago, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon announced her resignation. As part of a plea agreement with state prosecutors, Dixon agreed to step aside in return for keeping her $83,000-a-year city pension. The Mayor was convicted last month on a single charge of corruption. She also avoids a second trial in March on perjury charges. What do today's events mean for the city? wypr Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/878894/mp3/news/podcast/216/878894.mp3 00:00:00 no STEPHANIE RAWLINGS, RONALD LIPSCOMB, SHEILA DIXON RESIGNS Minutes ago, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon announced her resignation. As part of a plea agreement with state prosecutors, Dixon agreed to step aside in return for keeping her $83,000-a-year city pension. The Mayor was convicted last month on a single Minutes ago, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon announced her resignation. As part of a plea agreement with state prosecutors, Dixon agreed to step aside in return for keeping her $83,000-a-year city pension. The Mayor was convicted last month on a single charge of corruption. She also avoids a second trial in March on perjury charges. What do today's events mean for the city? WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1595880 When the Environmental Protection Agency released its latest draft strategy for cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay in November, bay advocates complained it wasn't strong enough. But Governor Martin O'Malley, who cheered the prospect of the strategy six months earlier, worried that it was too strong. WYPR's Joel McCord examines the reaction from the administration of Governor Martin O'Malley. wypr Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/878671/mp3/news/podcast/216/878671.mp3 00:00:00 no When the Environmental Protection Agency released its latest draft strategy for cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay in November, bay advocates complained it wasn't strong enough. But Governor Martin O'Malley, who cheered the prospect of the When the Environmental Protection Agency released its latest draft strategy for cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay in November, bay advocates complained it wasn't strong enough. But Governor Martin O'Malley, who cheered the prospect of the strategy six months earlier, worried that it was too strong. WYPR's Joel McCord examines the reaction from the administration of Governor Martin O'Malley. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1595371 The Environmental Protection Agency's latest draft strategy for cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, released in November, angered farmers, builders and developers, as expected. But it also disappointed those who had cheered the prospect of the strategy only six months earlier. Today, WYPR's Joel McCord begins a three-part series, "Restoration Redux: Why Nobody's Happy with the EPA's New Chesapeake Bay Strategy," beginning with a look at reaction from environmental groups. wypr Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/878460/mp3/news/podcast/216/878460.mp3 00:00:00 no CHESAPEAKE BAY STRATEGY, CHUCK FOX The Environmental Protection Agency's latest draft strategy for cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, released in November, angered farmers, builders and developers, as expected. But it also disappointed those who had cheered the prospect of the The Environmental Protection Agency's latest draft strategy for cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, released in November, angered farmers, builders and developers, as expected. But it also disappointed those who had cheered the prospect of the strategy only six months earlier. Today, WYPR's Joel McCord begins a three-part series, "Restoration Redux: Why Nobody's Happy with the EPA's New Chesapeake Bay Strategy," beginning with a look at reaction from environmental groups. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1592296 As cities throughout the Northeast continued to dig out from under the weekend's snowstorm today, Annapolis did it with a twist; a newly-minted mayor facing his first challenge. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/877272/mp3/news/podcast/216/877272.mp3 00:00:00 no As cities throughout the Northeast continued to dig out from under the weekend's snowstorm today, Annapolis did it with a twist; a newly-minted mayor facing his first challenge. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. As cities throughout the Northeast continued to dig out from under the weekend's snowstorm today, Annapolis did it with a twist; a newly-minted mayor facing his first challenge. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1588812 The Harlem Children's Zone in New York City has garnered accolades for its comprehensive approach to tackling intergenerational poverty through education. As part of our series, "Growing up Baltimore", WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports on similar efforts being considered here in Baltimore. wypr Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/875747/mp3/news/podcast/216/875747.mp3 00:07:49 no GROWING UP BALTIMORE The Harlem Children's Zone in New York City has garnered accolades for its comprehensive approach to tackling intergenerational poverty through education. As part of our series, "Growing up Baltimore", WYPR's Donna Marie The Harlem Children's Zone in New York City has garnered accolades for its comprehensive approach to tackling intergenerational poverty through education. As part of our series, "Growing up Baltimore", WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports on similar efforts being considered here in Baltimore. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1584827 Two days after her conviction on a single misdemeanor count of embezzlement, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon held a hastily-announced press conference at City Hall. Speculation has swirled about her legal and political future for months and has intensified this week. To discuss the Mayor's prepared statement and its implications are WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith and our reporter Donna Marie Owens, who was at the press conference. wypr Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/873972/mp3/news/podcast/216/873972.mp3 00:00:00 no Two days after her conviction on a single misdemeanor count of embezzlement, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon held a hastily-announced press conference at City Hall. Speculation has swirled about her legal and political future for months and has Two days after her conviction on a single misdemeanor count of embezzlement, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon held a hastily-announced press conference at City Hall. Speculation has swirled about her legal and political future for months and has intensified this week. To discuss the Mayor's prepared statement and its implications are WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith and our reporter Donna Marie Owens, who was at the press conference. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1583919 Jurors reached a verdict early Tuesday in the theft trial of Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens was there and filed this report. wypr Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/873565/mp3/news/podcast/216/873565.mp3 00:00:00 no SHEILA DIXON, ROBERT ROHRBAUGH Jurors reached a verdict early Tuesday in the theft trial of Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens was there and filed this report. Jurors reached a verdict early Tuesday in the theft trial of Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens was there and filed this report. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1582238 Many children in Baltimore depend on the support they receive from a variety of non-profit programs. But the recession is putting the squeeze on many of these programs. They're facing stiff competition for grants and other funding sources. In this installment of our series Growing up Baltimore, WYPR's Sarah Richards files this report about one such program run by the city. wypr Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/872956/mp3/news/podcast/216/872956.mp3 00:00:00 no GROWING UP BALTIMORE, FUTURES WORKS Many children in Baltimore depend on the support they receive from a variety of non-profit programs. But the recession is putting the squeeze on many of these programs. They're facing stiff competition for grants and other funding sources. In Many children in Baltimore depend on the support they receive from a variety of non-profit programs. But the recession is putting the squeeze on many of these programs. They're facing stiff competition for grants and other funding sources. In this installment of our series Growing up Baltimore, WYPR's Sarah Richards files this report about one such program run by the city. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580261 The theft and misconduct in office charges against Mayor Sheila Dixon went to the jury yesterday after her defense and the prosecution gave final statements. Deliberations resume this morning. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith and Reporter Donna Marie Owens were in the courtroom yesterday. They take a look at what's on tap today. wypr Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/871950/mp3/news/podcast/216/871950.mp3 00:00:00 no SHEILA DIXON, RONALD LIPSCOMB The theft and misconduct in office charges against Mayor Sheila Dixon went to the jury yesterday after her defense and the prosecution gave final statements. Deliberations resume this morning. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith and Reporter The theft and misconduct in office charges against Mayor Sheila Dixon went to the jury yesterday after her defense and the prosecution gave final statements. Deliberations resume this morning. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith and Reporter Donna Marie Owens were in the courtroom yesterday. They take a look at what's on tap today. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580260 Closing arguments in the trial of Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon were concluded early this afternoon and the case went to the jury. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith and our reporter Donna Marie Owens were in the courtroom. Earlier this afternoon, they discussed the court proceedings. wypr Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/871948/mp3/news/podcast/216/871948.mp3 00:00:00 no SHEILA DIXON, RONALD LIPSCOMB Closing arguments in the trial of Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon were concluded early this afternoon and the case went to the jury. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith and our reporter Donna Marie Owens were in the courtroom. Earlier this Closing arguments in the trial of Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon were concluded early this afternoon and the case went to the jury. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith and our reporter Donna Marie Owens were in the courtroom. Earlier this afternoon, they discussed the court proceedings. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1579685 Maryland's financial trauma could play havoc with the budgets of important helping agencies. Great care - and perhaps some luck - will be needed escape the budget cut ting unscathed. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith comments in his weekly essay. wypr Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/871678/mp3/news/podcast/216/871678.mp3 00:00:00 no GROWING UP BALTIMORE, CHESAPEAKE CENTER Maryland's financial trauma could play havoc with the budgets of important helping agencies. Great care - and perhaps some luck - will be needed escape the budget cut ting unscathed. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith comments in his Maryland's financial trauma could play havoc with the budgets of important helping agencies. Great care - and perhaps some luck - will be needed escape the budget cut ting unscathed. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith comments in his weekly essay. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1579689 The defense rested its case this morning in the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. wypr Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/871681/mp3/news/podcast/216/871681.mp3 00:00:00 no SHEILA DIXON, RONALD LIPSCOMB The defense rested its case this morning in the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. The defense rested its case this morning in the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1579210 The corruption trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon resumes in a Baltimore City Circuit Court room. The prosecution rested its case abruptly yesterday - without calling its star witness, developer Ronald Lipscomb, to the stand. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith previews today's proceedings with our reporter Donna Owens, who is covering the trial. wypr Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/871440/mp3/news/podcast/216/871440.mp3 00:00:00 no SHEILA DIXON, RONALD LIPSCOMB The corruption trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon resumes in a Baltimore City Circuit Court room. The prosecution rested its case abruptly yesterday - without calling its star witness, developer Ronald Lipscomb, to the stand. WYPR's Senior News Analyst The corruption trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon resumes in a Baltimore City Circuit Court room. The prosecution rested its case abruptly yesterday - without calling its star witness, developer Ronald Lipscomb, to the stand. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith previews today's proceedings with our reporter Donna Owens, who is covering the trial. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1579208 The felony trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon continued today in Circuit Court. There were some significant developments. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens was in the courtroom and she spoke earlier today with our Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith. wypr Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/871438/mp3/news/podcast/216/871438.mp3 00:00:00 no SHEILA DIXON, RONALD LIPSCOMB The felony trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon continued today in Circuit Court. There were some significant developments. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens was in the courtroom and she spoke earlier today with our Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith. The felony trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon continued today in Circuit Court. There were some significant developments. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens was in the courtroom and she spoke earlier today with our Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577584 Opening statements in the corruption trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon began in a downtown courtroom today. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens is covering the trial. She spoke earlier with our Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith. wypr Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/870702/mp3/news/podcast/216/870702.mp3 00:00:00 no SHEILA DIXON, RONALD LIPSCOMB Opening statements in the corruption trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon began in a downtown courtroom today. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens is covering the trial. She spoke earlier with our Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith. Opening statements in the corruption trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon began in a downtown courtroom today. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens is covering the trial. She spoke earlier with our Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1575985 The much-anticipated trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon on corruption charges began this morning in a Baltimore Circuit Courtroom. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith speaks with reporter Donna Marie Owens on the first day's proceedings. wypr Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/869961/mp3/news/podcast/216/869961.mp3 00:00:00 no The much-anticipated trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon on corruption charges began this morning in a Baltimore Circuit Courtroom. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith speaks with reporter Donna Marie Owens on the first day's proceedings. The much-anticipated trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon on corruption charges began this morning in a Baltimore Circuit Courtroom. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith speaks with reporter Donna Marie Owens on the first day's proceedings. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1574312 Baltimore children who are rescued from abusive parents--or orphaned by murder, suicide or disease - often wind up in foster care. And that can be either a blessing or a further tragedy. In this installment of our series, "Growing Up Baltimore," WYPR's Karen Hosler has the story of a young woman who survived abuse, neglect and Maryland's foster care system. She's now determined to make life better for those who come behind her. wypr Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/869218/mp3/news/podcast/216/869218.mp3 00:00:00 no GROWING UP BALTIMORE Baltimore children who are rescued from abusive parents--or orphaned by murder, suicide or disease - often wind up in foster care. And that can be either a blessing or a further tragedy. In this installment of our series, "Growing Up Baltimore children who are rescued from abusive parents--or orphaned by murder, suicide or disease - often wind up in foster care. And that can be either a blessing or a further tragedy. In this installment of our series, "Growing Up Baltimore," WYPR's Karen Hosler has the story of a young woman who survived abuse, neglect and Maryland's foster care system. She's now determined to make life better for those who come behind her. WYPR http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1574311 When Baltimore City College and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute meet Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium, they'll renew Maryland's oldest football rivalry. But there are alums of both schools who wish the game was being played later in the month. WYPR's Milton Kent has the story. wypr Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT SKhalid@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/.jukebox/media/wypr/869217/mp3/news/podcast/216/869217.mp3 00:00:00 no BALTIMORE POLY, CITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE, MPSSAA When Baltimore City College and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute meet Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium, they'll renew Maryland's oldest football rivalry. But there are alums of both schools who wish the game was being played later in the When Baltimore City College and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute meet Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium, they'll renew Maryland's oldest football rivalry. But there are alums of both schools who wish the game was being played later in the month. WYPR's Milton Kent has the story. WYPR