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Analyzing America's drinking problem
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (71+ words) WYPR Analyzing America's drinking problem Our editorial partner STAT, the health and medicine publication, has a new multipart series on what they call the United States" drinking problem and "nation in denial." Here & Now"s Indira Lakshmanan talks with Isabella…...
Watch the Maryland Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (104+ words) WYPR Watch the Maryland Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate Who are the Republican candidates running for governor? Matt Bush, news director WYPR 88. 1 FM Baltimore, moderates running Republican candidates John Myrick, Shannon Wright, and Douglas Larcomb for Maryland's Gubernatorial race against Gov....
Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (794+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because "serious negotiations" are underway to end the war. "There seems to be a very good chance that they can work something…...
'Ogres have layers': Why 'Shrek' is still charming millions, 25 years later
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (88+ words) WYPR 'Ogres have layers': Why 'Shrek' is still charming millions, 25 years later The first Shrek movie came out 25 years ago on Monday. The film was an instant hit, spawning a movie franchise, theme park rides and a musical. For a…...
Two former government officials compete for Republican nomination for Frederick County Executive
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1220+ words) The Republican primary for Frederick County Executive sees former county Director of Procurement Diane Fouche running against former City of Frederick Mayor Mayor Jeff Holtzinger. Incumbent Jessica Fitzwater is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Fouche served as the county's…...
Next Gen Maker's Market at Manor Hill
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (152+ words) The Next Gen Maker's Market runs until 4pm, but the farm is open until 7pm featuring: - Live Music'with Frank Florence from 2-5pm - Mike's Gelato'with handmade, authentic Italian gelato - Pizza Trolley'with brick-oven Neapolitan pizzas, salads, snacks, and more!' - The'Taproom'with 14 taps featuring farm-brewed beers, hard…...
Popular TV drama about Communist spies in Taiwan in 1949 weaves history with Beijing's point of view
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (123+ words) WYPR Popular TV drama about Communist spies in Taiwan in 1949 weaves history with Beijing's point of view "Silent Honor" is a popular Chinese television show, a drama based on real events. It tells the story of three Communist spies in…...
Slate of Maryland election reform bills set to go into law before November midterms
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (1195+ words) The Maryland General Assembly passed an array of election reforms this year to try and curb election interference and increase voter access ahead of the General Election this November. State Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-Montgomery County) and State Sen. Katie Fry…...
Immigration at the forefront of Democratic primary in Maryland's Sixth District
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (925+ words) Trone held the district's congressional seat for six years before running unsuccessfully for the U. S. Senate in 2024. That year, he supported Mc Clain Delaney's bid to replace him, hoping to keep the position away from a Republican. Two years later, Trone…...
Another key departure from the the Baltimore County IG office as deputy retires
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (262+ words) Baltimore County's inspector general's office is about to lose its second leader in less than six months because Deputy IG Steve Quisenberry is retiring in June. Dakarai Turner, press secretary for County Executive Kathy Klausmeier said in a statement that…...