http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/ WYPR News in Maryland en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:43:32 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 KLeslie@wypr.org no WYPR Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1574312.html 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 19:16:04 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no 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," Growing Up Baltimore-Foster Care Survivor Works To Make Life Better For Those In System KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1574311.html 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 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:34:15 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no 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 Poly-City Tilt No Longer A Thanksgiving Treat KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1574028.html It's the time of the year when many Chesapeake Bay boaters begin pulling their craft from the water and getting them ready for winter. For some, it's a bittersweet experience. But the folks who run the Schooner Sultana turn it into a weekend-long celebration. WYPR was a media partner for this year's event and our Joel McCord paid a visit. wypr Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:26:49 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no It's the time of the year when many Chesapeake Bay boaters begin pulling their craft from the water and getting them ready for winter. For some, it's a bittersweet experience. But the folks who run the Schooner Sultana turn it into a weekend-long Down Rigging Weekend in Chestertown KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1574116.html Many neighborhoods in Baltimore that were once stable places to grow up have been declining for years. Families struggling to keep their children safe, contend with rows of boarded up houses, trash, and street crime. As part of our series, "Growing Up Baltimore," WYPR's Mary Rose Madden reports that even a chance encounter with a neighborhood dog can be scary. wypr Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:39:36 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Many neighborhoods in Baltimore that were once stable places to grow up have been declining for years. Families struggling to keep their children safe, contend with rows of boarded up houses, trash, and street crime. As part of our series, "Growing Growing Up Baltimore-Dangerous Neighborhoods KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1573224.html A statue of William Donald Schaefer, Baltimore's "Do It Now" mayor, was unveiled yesterday at the scene of his signature achievement, the Inner Harbor. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith was there and filed this report. wypr Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:31:49 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no A statue of William Donald Schaefer, Baltimore's "Do It Now" mayor, was unveiled yesterday at the scene of his signature achievement, the Inner Harbor. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith was there and filed this report. Statue and Celebration Commemorate Former Baltimore Mayor KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1573091.html For the past eight months, WYPR has been exploring the challenges facing young people in our city. "Growing Up Baltimore," is made possible, in part, Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence. The findings and conclusions presented in our series do not necessarily reflect the opinions of these organizations. Fraser Smith, WYPR's Senior News Analyst begins with an overview of our findings. wypr Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:53:21 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no For the past eight months, WYPR has been exploring the challenges facing young people in our city. "Growing Up Baltimore," is made possible, in part, Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center for the Prevention of Youth Growing Up Baltimore - Overview KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1567832.html On the same day the United States Power Boat show began packing up at City Dock, Annapolis officials signed a lease to bring an international sailboat racing championship to the same space within days after the last exhibition tent is trucked away. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:21:44 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no On the same day the United States Power Boat show began packing up at City Dock, Annapolis officials signed a lease to bring an international sailboat racing championship to the same space within days after the last exhibition tent is trucked away. Regatta To Be Held In Annapolis KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1564546.html A little more than a year ago, Ocean City merchants were urging voters to reject a plan that would put slot machines at a nearby harness racing track. The voters paid no heed and last month a state commission granted permits for 800 slots barely five miles from the boardwalk. Now, merchants at the resort are trying to make the best of a bad situation. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:05:52 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no A little more than a year ago, Ocean City merchants were urging voters to reject a plan that would put slot machines at a nearby harness racing track. The voters paid no heed and last month a state commission granted permits for 800 slots barely five Ocean City Merchants Bracing For Slots KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1560568.html The water main break that flooded much of Dundalk two weeks ago, washing out a commuter artery and stranding dozens, is the latest example of the problems outlined in "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's Out of Sight and Out of Mind." In the last installment of this special report, WYPR's Joel McCord examines potential solutions. wypr Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:02:34 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The water main break that flooded much of Dundalk two weeks ago, washing out a commuter artery and stranding dozens, is the latest example of the problems outlined in "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's Out of Sight and Out of Mind." In the last Solving the Infrastructure Problem KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1557845.html While municipalities and public works agencies throughout Maryland struggle to repair crumbling water mains and stop sewage spills, they face another rapidly growing infrastructure problem. In this installment of "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's Out of Sight and Out of Mind," WYPR's Joel McCord delves into the storm drains. wypr Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:10:24 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no While municipalities and public works agencies throughout Maryland struggle to repair crumbling water mains and stop sewage spills, they face another rapidly growing infrastructure problem. In this installment of "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's The Forgotten Infrastructure - Protecting the Bay KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1556209.html On Capitol Hill this week - Congressman Elijah Cummings had some tough questions for major health insurance executives. The Maryland Democrat is trying to figure out how private insurers decide whom to cover and which claims to pay. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington. wypr Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:09:35 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no On Capitol Hill this week - Congressman Elijah Cummings had some tough questions for major health insurance executives. The Maryland Democrat is trying to figure out how private insurers decide whom to cover and which claims to pay. Sara Sciammacco Cummings Probes Health Insurance Execs KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1555252.html From Baltimore to Cumberland, from the Washington suburbs to Cambridge, sewer system operators are under state and federal orders to stop the spills that have damaged Chesapeake Bay tributaries over the years. But the costs are overwhelming. In this installment of "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's Out of Sight and Out of Mind," WYPR's Joel McCord looks at how those operators are coping. wypr Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:41:51 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no From Baltimore to Cumberland, from the Washington suburbs to Cambridge, sewer system operators are under state and federal orders to stop the spills that have damaged Chesapeake Bay tributaries over the years. But the costs are overwhelming. In this Sewer Problems Overwhelm City and State Maintenance Officials KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1552539.html Thousands of miles of pipes carry drinking water to millions of customers in metropolitan Baltimore and Washington. But the pipes are as much as a century old, many of them have been poorly maintained and no one notices until one bursts. In the second installment of "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's Out of Sight, Out of Mind," WYPR's Joel McCord examines the problems with our water supply system. wypr Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:39:41 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Thousands of miles of pipes carry drinking water to millions of customers in metropolitan Baltimore and Washington. But the pipes are as much as a century old, many of them have been poorly maintained and no one notices until one bursts. In the second Aging Pipes Hamper Water Delivery KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1552534.html The Environmental Protection Agency was to release today a series of recommendations to jump-start Chesapeake Bay clean up efforts. It didn't. Instead, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin released his own bill to strengthen state and federal authority to regulate pollution. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:48:40 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The Environmental Protection Agency was to release today a series of recommendations to jump-start Chesapeake Bay clean up efforts. It didn't. Instead, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin released his own bill to strengthen state and federal authority to Cardin Bill Would Enact Stringent Bay Clean-up Standards KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1550121.html Earlier this year, the FBI ranked Baltimore as the nation's second most-violent city. Homicides -- which were at a 20-year low -- continue to be a major concern. Figures for juvenile violence, specifically homicides and non-fatal shootings, have generally remained steady the last few years, but are twice the national average. This week, WYPR's Sunni Khalid reports on the findings of a Baltimore Department of Health study on the cause of youth violence. wypr Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:53:16 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Earlier this year, the FBI ranked Baltimore as the nation's second most-violent city. Homicides -- which were at a 20-year low -- continue to be a major concern. Figures for juvenile violence, specifically homicides and non-fatal shootings, have Study Examines Youth Violence KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1549524.html A coalition of environmental groups delivered to the Environmental Protection Agency this morning 19-thousand signatures on postcards and letters calling for stronger federal action to clean up Chesapeake Bay. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this report. wypr Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:38:26 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no A coalition of environmental groups delivered to the Environmental Protection Agency this morning 19-thousand signatures on postcards and letters calling for stronger federal action to clean up Chesapeake Bay. WYPR's Joel McCord was there and has this Environmentalists Deliver 19,000 Signatures to EPA KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1546341.html The murder trial of Baltimore City Councilman Ken Harris was slated to begin in Baltimore City Circuit Court today, but was postponed. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. wypr Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:09:13 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The murder trial of Baltimore City Councilman Ken Harris was slated to begin in Baltimore City Circuit Court today, but was postponed. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. Harris Murder Trial Postponed KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1545635.html Almost a year after he was slain during a holdup in Northeast Baltimore, the alleged killers of former Councilman Ken Harris are scheduled to go on trial today. WYPR's Fraser Smith reports. wypr Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:08:52 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Almost a year after he was slain during a holdup in Northeast Baltimore, the alleged killers of former Councilman Ken Harris are scheduled to go on trial today. WYPR's Fraser Smith reports. Harris Murder Trial Scheduled to Begin KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1545617.html Many Maryland and Virginia small business owners want health care reform so they can afford to insure their employees. They fear they won't be able to grow or attract good workers without it. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington. wypr Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:38:03 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Many Maryland and Virginia small business owners want health care reform so they can afford to insure their employees. They fear they won't be able to grow or attract good workers without it. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington. Small Business Owners Wiegh In On Health Care Reform KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1545557.html Over the past two years, Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services has reported a 20-percent increase in the number of crimes in Baltimore committed by adolescent females. Some advocates argue that in order to begin to turn the tide, these young women need emotional support and coping mechanisms. WYPR's Sarah Tan filed this report on one program that is trying to fill that void. wypr Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:53:28 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Over the past two years, Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services has reported a 20-percent increase in the number of crimes in Baltimore committed by adolescent females. Some advocates argue that in order to begin to turn the tide, these young Partners In Progress Helping Young Women In West Baltimore KLeslie@wypr.org