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07/15/2025

Last week, 27 people in the Penn North neighborhood of West Baltimore overdosed on drugs nearly simultaneously. The incident is one of the largest mass overdoses in recent memory and a sobering reminder of the toll the opioid epidemic is still taking on the city as hundreds of people continue to die every year.

Now Penn North and the city at large are working to help the area recover and get to the bottom of what happened.

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The incident is a reminder that even with a large influx of settlement money, the opioid battle is still raging.

07/15/2025

Former State Senator Jim Brochin, who in 2018 lost the race for the Democratic nomination for Baltimore County Executive by 17 votes, is considering another run for the office.

That would allow him to skip the crowded Democratic field.

07/15/2025

Midday wants to know: “What hurts today?”

On today’s show, Dr. Miho Tanaka, an orthopedic surgeon at the Harvard Medical School, has tips on keeping our joints and muscles pain-free, and staying healthy for that long walk, that next hike, bike ride or 5k.

Tune in at noon today, and call-in with your questions to 410-662-8780.

07/14/2025

One Baltimore nonprofit is stoking student interest in science and engineering by combining classroom lessons with dirt bike riding.

B-360 Baltimore has been serving Charm City toddlers through teenagers since 2017, when CEO Brittany Young decided to retire from her city schools teaching job to start the nonprofit. This summer is the fourth year she’s offering a two-week-long summer program at no cost to families.

“I used to be a technology teacher that had five working computers with classes of 50 students max to 30 at the minimum,” she told WYPR. “I had to figure out, how do you keep your kids engaged? How do you make sure they learn? How do you make it fun?”

B-360’s annual report from 2024 says that 92% of students who attended either summer or weekend school-year programming expressed interest in STEM careers at the end of their sessions. The nonprofit interacted with 3,200 students in the past year.

Read more and listen to the full story about the summer program here: https://tinyurl.com/3nrpnw4c

07/14/2025

Midday Guest Host Ashley Sterner explored the future of energy in Maryland.

The push for sustainable sources of electricity faces new hurdles. Federal support for solar and wind energy has evaporated, and in Maryland, Governor Wes Moore vetoed several important climate-related initiatives. How will these changes affect projects across the state?

Midday Guest Host Ashley Sterner explores how recent changes at the federal and state levels will impact energy projects across the state.

07/13/2025

The National Resource Center for LGBTQ+ Aging says that within the next 5 years, the number of LGBTQ+ adults in America over the age of 65 is expected to reach the 7 million mark. Those elders face a number of challenges due, in part, to a lifetime of discrimination. They’re more likely to face poverty, homelessness and have poor physical and mental health.

On The Record talked with Monte Ephraim, a retired social worker, who helped create a program for older adults at Chase Brexton.

Retired social worker Monte Ephraim tells us about issues facing LGBTQ+ adults over 65 years old.

07/13/2025

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that are perfect for seaside reading pleasure: "Next to Heaven" by James Frey and "The Listeners" by Maggie Stiefvater.

Perfect companions to tuck in your tote bag this summer.

07/13/2025

Ellen Jovin, a grammarian and author of Rebel with a Clause, joined Midday to talk words, syntax and phonology.

The roving grammar guru takes her pop-up advice on the road across the U.S. to explore the power language holds to unite us.

Midday talks grammar, syntax and more with expert Ellen Jovin.

07/13/2025

People buy a lot of clothes, then trash a lot of what they buy. What can a responsible consumer do with unwanted wear?

The Public Benefit Corporation Helpsy is working to give clothes new life. On The Record talked with Helpsy Chief of Staff Lisa Scianella to learn more.

People buy a lot of clothes, then trash a lot of what they buy. What can a responsible consumer do with unwanted wear?

07/12/2025

On this month's edition of the Midday Healthwatch, Dr. Leana Wen discusses concerns about vaccine access and where to find the most up-to-date medical information.

On this month's edition of Healthwatch, Dr. Leana Wen discusses concerns about vaccine access and where to find the most up-to-date medical information.

07/12/2025

This week on The Stoop Storytelling Series Podcast, two stories about people being duped.

Listen below or on your favorite podcast platform!

This week on the podcast, two stories about people being duped.

07/12/2025

This summer, Jaws is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and will re-release on IMAX and in 3D.

On this edition of Midday at the Movies, Jed Dietz, founding director of the Maryland Film Festival, and Ann Hornaday, film critic for the Washington Post, discuss what is new in the film-industry and review the latest films.

The iconic movie 'Jaws' is returning to the movie to celebrate Its 50th Anniversary this summer. It will be re-release on IMAX, 3D and 4DX.