http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/ WYPR News in Maryland en-us Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:45:03 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 KLeslie@wypr.org no WYPR Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1525372.html Baltimore City is making the first significant changes in the way it picks up trash in more than 40 years this month. And city officials are using every means they can to let people know; including the kids who in other summers would be cleaning up alleys and vacant lots as part of the Youthworks program. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:08:58 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Baltimore City is making the first significant changes in the way it picks up trash in more than 40 years this month. And city officials are using every means they can to let people know; including the kids who in other summers would be cleaning up Youthworks Spreads The News About Trash Pickup Change KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1524741.html In April, federal authorities in Maryland indicted 24 members and associates of a prison gang called the "Black Guerilla Family", or "BGF." A month later, the U.S. Attorney indicted 42 members and associates of the "Bloods" gang. Recent stories have raised awareness of gang activity in the suburbs. wypr Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:28:04 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no In April, federal authorities in Maryland indicted 24 members and associates of a prison gang called the "Black Guerilla Family", or "BGF." A month later, the U.S. Attorney indicted 42 members and associates of the "Bloods" gang. Recent stories have Black Guerilla Family Making Inroads on Street, in Prisons KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1522744.html A recently enacted state law -- that authorizes local jurisdictions to use cameras to photograph speeders and mail them tickets -- has raised questions about the process that allows Marylanders to petition laws to referendum. WYPR's Milton Kent has the story. wypr Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:24:24 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no A recently enacted state law -- that authorizes local jurisdictions to use cameras to photograph speeders and mail them tickets -- has raised questions about the process that allows Marylanders to petition laws to referendum. WYPR's Milton Kent has Speed Cameras Trigger Debate Over Referendum in Maryland KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1522974.html Baltimore's HIV infection rate ranks second in the nation, according to federal Centers for Disease Control, with the rate rising among teenagers. Maryland recently held its sixth annual HIV Youth Summit in Northwest Baltimore. WYPR's Kenneth Stukes was there and filed this report. wypr Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:12:27 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Baltimore's HIV infection rate ranks second in the nation, according to federal Centers for Disease Control, with the rate rising among teenagers. Maryland recently held its sixth annual HIV Youth Summit in Northwest Baltimore. WYPR's Kenneth Stukes HIV-AIDS Summit Focuses On The Youth KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1521921.html At a meeting in Baltimore last night, members of the Baltimore chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People announced details of a new initiative meant to document alleged incidents of police misconduct. WYPR's Mike Meno has this report. wypr Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:04:36 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no At a meeting in Baltimore last night, members of the Baltimore chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People announced details of a new initiative meant to document alleged incidents of police misconduct. WYPR's Mike Meno NAACP Goes To Web To Curb Alleged Police Brutality KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1520585.html The bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler are hitting car dealerships all over the country. Some are closing, while others struggle to survive. GM dealers have a year to sell their inventory. Chrysler, as WYPR's Bob Costantini reports from Germantown, was not so generous: wypr Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:00:11 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler are hitting car dealerships all over the country. Some are closing, while others struggle to survive. GM dealers have a year to sell their inventory. Chrysler, as WYPR's Bob Costantini reports from Dodging Chrysler's Bankruptcy in Germantown KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1519700.html The two baseball teams in the region are suffering again this summer, and now the economic downturn is adding to their woes. In Part 1 of his two-part report on the state of the game in this area, WYPR's David Steele looked at the low numbers the Washington Nationals are producing on the field, and in the stands. Today, in Part Two, he reports from Orioles Park at Camden Yards expecting similar results - and, at least on this night, gets caught by surprise. wypr Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:12:34 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The two baseball teams in the region are suffering again this summer, and now the economic downturn is adding to their woes. In Part 1 of his two-part report on the state of the game in this area, WYPR's David Steele looked at the low numbers the O's Fans Show Patience Amid Losing String KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1519147.html Summer in the Baltimore-Washington corridor has signaled two things: unpleasant weather and unwatchable baseball. This season finds the region's two major-league teams again in last place in their respective divisions -- but the sagging economy has given an old story a bitter, new twist. WYPR's David Steele files the first of a two-part report on a gloomy forecast for both the Orioles and Nationals. Today, the Washington Nationals. wypr Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:52:34 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Summer in the Baltimore-Washington corridor has signaled two things: unpleasant weather and unwatchable baseball. This season finds the region's two major-league teams again in last place in their respective divisions -- but the sagging economy has Fans Support Lagging For Last-Place Nationals KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1517508.html A new state law, which tightens requirements to obtain a drivers license, went into effect earlier this month. The law has some state legislators and immigration advocacy groups warning of potentially dire consequences for both undocumented residents and other drivers in Maryland. WYPR's Milton Kent has the story. wypr Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:20:31 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no A new state law, which tightens requirements to obtain a drivers license, went into effect earlier this month. The law has some state legislators and immigration advocacy groups warning of potentially dire consequences for both undocumented residents New Identification Law Draws Fire From Foes KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1517511.html An angry Governor Martin O'Malley slammed Constellation Energy this morning after the utility sued to keep the Public Service Commission from further review of its deal with the French utility, EDF. WYPR's Joel McCord was at the governor's news conference this morning and joins our Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith to talk about it. wypr Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:27:15 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no An angry Governor Martin O'Malley slammed Constellation Energy this morning after the utility sued to keep the Public Service Commission from further review of its deal with the French utility, EDF. WYPR's Joel McCord was at the governor's news O'Malley Unloads On Constellation Suit KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1517045.html James von Brunn, the white supremacist who shot and killed a security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Museum and Memorial in Washington, was formally charged with murder today. Meanwhile, Jewish leaders in Baltimore worried about the credibility sometimes accorded those who spread the kind of hate speech available on von Brunn's web site. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:24:55 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no James von Brunn, the white supremacist who shot and killed a security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Museum and Memorial in Washington, was formally charged with murder today. Meanwhile, Jewish leaders in Baltimore worried about the credibility sometimes Local Officials React to Holocaust Museum Slaying KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1516274.html Congresswoman Donna Edwards wants Congress to do more to eliminate racial disparities in health care. She is co-sponsoring a bill that would boost services in Maryland's low-income communities. Sara Sciammacco of the Capitol News Connection reports from Washington. wypr Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:31:53 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Congresswoman Donna Edwards wants Congress to do more to eliminate racial disparities in health care. She is co-sponsoring a bill that would boost services in Maryland's low-income communities. Sara Sciammacco of the Capitol News Connection reports Edwards Bill Would Eliminate Health Disparities KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1516267.html Maryland nudists are asking Congress to let them take it all off at public beaches and parks. Tanya Snyder of the Capitol News Connection reports from Washington.. wypr Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:29:18 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Maryland nudists are asking Congress to let them take it all off at public beaches and parks. Tanya Snyder of the Capitol News Connection reports from Washington.. Maryland Nudists Lobby Congress For Access To Beaches, Parks KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1515867.html The Baltimore City Council last night approved legislation that moves the city one step closer to a slots facility. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. wypr Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:15:32 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The Baltimore City Council last night approved legislation that moves the city one step closer to a slots facility. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. Baltimore Gets Closer to Having a Slots Facility KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1515434.html Last year, Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon announced a 10-year plan to end homelessness in the city. Now, a year later, a preliminary report of the Baltimore Homeless Census Study says that the city's homeless population has increased over the last two years by almost 15-percent. WYPR's Kenneth Stukes filed this report on the problem of homelessness and the search for solutions. wypr Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:14:50 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Last year, Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon announced a 10-year plan to end homelessness in the city. Now, a year later, a preliminary report of the Baltimore Homeless Census Study says that the city's homeless population has increased over the last Baltimore's Homeless Population Surging KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1514552.html Former Maryland lieutenant governor Michael Steele's first months as National Republican chairman were quite rocky. So much so, there was a small rebellion in the national committee. WYPR's Bob Costantini has been following this story and reports Steele is holding on, for the time being. wypr Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:43:30 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Former Maryland lieutenant governor Michael Steele's first months as National Republican chairman were quite rocky. So much so, there was a small rebellion in the national committee. WYPR's Bob Costantini has been following this story and reports Former Lieutenant Governor Waethers a Difficult Fisrt Few Months as RNC Chairman KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1514578.html It's graduation time, and thousands of students are leaving Baltimore area high schools to begin a new phase of their lives. Many of these students have plans, while others are just dreaming of the opportunities that may await them. One of WYPR's interns, Nathan Shane, who is graduating in June from St. Paul's School in Brooklandville, asked both students and teachers about the potential future of his classmates. wypr Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:28:22 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no It's graduation time, and thousands of students are leaving Baltimore area high schools to begin a new phase of their lives. Many of these students have plans, while others are just dreaming of the opportunities that may await them. One of WYPR's St. Paul's Seniors Discuss Post-Graduation Plans KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1514152.html Commentators around the world are taking stock of the speech President Obama delivered today in Cairo. WYPR's Mike Meno talked to some Muslim and Jewish leaders here in Baltimore about their reactions, and has this report. wypr Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:46:10 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Commentators around the world are taking stock of the speech President Obama delivered today in Cairo. WYPR's Mike Meno talked to some Muslim and Jewish leaders here in Baltimore about their reactions, and has this report. Local Residents Respond to Obama's Speech in Cairo KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1513102.html Maryland is holding up better than the nation as a whole in this recession, but with unemployment approaching 7 percent, there's still pain. Thousands have lost jobs, or are enduring cuts in hours and pay, or have been forced into early retirement. The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is looking for ways to lend a hand. WYPR's Georgia Samios reports. wypr Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:11:36 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Maryland is holding up better than the nation as a whole in this recession, but with unemployment approaching 7 percent, there's still pain. Thousands have lost jobs, or are enduring cuts in hours and pay, or have been forced into early retirement. Local Church Attempts to Help Maryland Citizens Weather the Recession KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1512621.html The nation's top automaker, General Motors, has a long history in Baltimore. Today, it officially filed for bankruptcy. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith spoke with our economic affairs reporter Georgia Samios about the local impact being felt from the announcement in Detroit. wypr Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:32:29 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The nation's top automaker, General Motors, has a long history in Baltimore. Today, it officially filed for bankruptcy. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith spoke with our economic affairs reporter Georgia Samios about the local impact being felt GM Bankruptcy To Have Local Impact KLeslie@wypr.org