http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/ WYPR News in Maryland en-us Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:55:43 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 KLeslie@wypr.org no WYPR Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1425249.html It's not just the automakers who are looking for a helping hand. Empty showrooms are squeezing dealers and the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association is pushing a federal tax break for car buyers to spur sales. WYPR's Georgia Samios reports. wypr Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:49:19 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no It's not just the automakers who are looking for a helping hand. Empty showrooms are squeezing dealers and the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association is pushing a federal tax break for car buyers to spur sales. WYPR's Georgia Samios reports. As Car Sales Decline, New Efforts to Encourage Automobile Purchaces Arise KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1423410.html State officials have been debating for years whether to introduce a foreign species of oysters into Chesapeake Bay to replace those that have been lost to over fishing and disease. But while that debate goes on, they're still trying to rekindle the native oyster stock. WYPR's Joel McCord reports. wypr Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:31:08 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no State officials have been debating for years whether to introduce a foreign species of oysters into Chesapeake Bay to replace those that have been lost to over fishing and disease. But while that debate goes on, they're still trying to rekindle the State Attempts to Jump-Start Oyster Population KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1423392.html Everyone is looking for a good deal this holiday season, including area businesses. While some are cutting corners to cope with the economic downturn, others are sticking to practices that benefit their customers. WYPR's Erika Celeste reports. wypr Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:29:22 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no Everyone is looking for a good deal this holiday season, including area businesses. While some are cutting corners to cope with the economic downturn, others are sticking to practices that benefit their customers. WYPR's Erika Celeste reports. Local Businesses Cope With Economic Downturn KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1418450.html In the wake of this month's presidential election results, many Republicans are looking for a new national party leader. And a familiar name to Marylanders is in the running, as WYPR's Bob Costantini reports. wypr Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:52:29 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no In the wake of this month's presidential election results, many Republicans are looking for a new national party leader. And a familiar name to Marylanders is in the running, as WYPR's Bob Costantini reports. Former Lieutenant Governor Vies for RNC Chairman Position KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1414285.html In the beginning, the argument for slots was to save Maryland's ancient, ailing horseracing industry. In the end, Marylanders who voted overwhelming to allow slot machine gambling this month said they were more concerned about schools and taxes. But will Maryland horseracing get saved anyway by default? WYPR's Karen Hosler gallops between a Harford County horse farm and Laurel Race Track for answers. wypr Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:59:46 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no In the beginning, the argument for slots was to save Maryland's ancient, ailing horseracing industry. In the end, Marylanders who voted overwhelming to allow slot machine gambling this month said they were more concerned about schools and taxes. Horseracing Industry Anticipates the Arrival of Slot Machines KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1412512.html The race to see who will represent Maryland's Congressional District has finally come to an end. Democrat Frank Kratovil claimed victory in front of the Queen Anne's County Court House yesterday in Centreville, a week after voters went to the polls. WYPR's Art Buist reports. wypr Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:18:51 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The race to see who will represent Maryland's Congressional District has finally come to an end. Democrat Frank Kratovil claimed victory in front of the Queen Anne's County Court House yesterday in Centreville, a week after voters went to the polls. Kratovil Claims Victory KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1411362.html St. Frances Academy's first season of football in the school's 180-year history concluded last Friday in a 40-0 loss to Friendship Collegiate of Washington. But, as WYPR's Milton Kent reports, in the latest installment of "First and Goal: Football at St. Frances," the Panthers declared themselves winners despite what the scoreboard read. wypr Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:27:50 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no St. Frances Academy's first season of football in the school's 180-year history concluded last Friday in a 40-0 loss to Friendship Collegiate of Washington. But, as WYPR's Milton Kent reports, in the latest installment of "First and Goal: Football at St. Frances Ends Their Inaugural Season with a 4-4 Record KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1408704.html The inaugural season of football at St. Frances Academy concludes Friday with a home game against Friendship Edison of Washington. In this installment of First and Goal: Football at St. Frances, WYPR's Milton Kent introduces us to Sister John Francis Schilling, the woman who made football possible. wypr Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:51:28 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The inaugural season of football at St. Frances Academy concludes Friday with a home game against Friendship Edison of Washington. In this installment of First and Goal: Football at St. Frances, WYPR's Milton Kent introduces us to Sister John Francis Football More Than A Game For St. Frances President KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1407125.html History was made last night when Sen. Barack Obama soundly defeated John McCain in the race for the White House. The Illinois Senator becomes president-elect. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. wypr Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:53:04 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no History was made last night when Sen. Barack Obama soundly defeated John McCain in the race for the White House. The Illinois Senator becomes president-elect. WYPR's Donna Marie Owens reports. Marylanders React to the Election of Barack Obama KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1407113.html The Maryland General Assembly never could agree on whether to approve slot machines on its own. So, last night, when the votes were counted, the state's citizens approved a plan to create five slots parlors in Maryland. WYPR's Bob Costantini has the reaction: wypr Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:06:10 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The Maryland General Assembly never could agree on whether to approve slot machines on its own. So, last night, when the votes were counted, the state's citizens approved a plan to create five slots parlors in Maryland. WYPR's Bob Costantini has the Maryland Voters Approve Slots KLeslie@wypr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wypr/news/content/1259402.html The expected influx of 60-thousand direct and indirect jobs related to base realignment and closure or BRAC spotlighted Baltimore City Saturday. WYPR's Bob Costantini caught up with people bussed in from New Jersey and then bussed all around town. wypr Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:55:53 GMT KLeslie@wypr.org no The expected influx of 60-thousand direct and indirect jobs related to base realignment and closure or BRAC spotlighted Baltimore City Saturday. WYPR's Bob Costantini caught up with people bussed in from New Jersey and then bussed all around town. BRAC Transplants from New Jersey Get a Tour of Baltimore KLeslie@wypr.org