Congressman Kweisi Mfume speaks to a group of faith leaders in NW Bmore. “We’re gonna fight like hell to get that bridge up,” Mfume said referring to funding for the Key Bridge, following Tuesday’s election results. #KeyBridge#Election2024#Maryland
Students at Morgan State University participated in a musical roll call during #DebateNight2024. They danced to songs that represented their home regions which included reggae and afro beats for students who originated from other parts of the world. Read & listen @wypr.org
We may not have over 75 reporters and editors but it just seems like a good time to remind everyone that the tiny team at @WYPR881FM puts out daily news content and its TOTALLY FREE!!!
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Two opportunities set for the public to comment on the impacts of @MyBGE's proposed multi-year rate increase for electric/gas. Details on the hearings (8/9 and 8/23) and how to sign up to speak: https://t.co/F9SdgawUgN
Jurors have found a teenage squeegee worker guilty of voluntary manslaughter in last summer's downtown #Baltimore shooting reports @WkThee. Sentencing at a later date 48-year-old Timothy Reynolds was shot after confronting teens with a baseball bat https://t.co/mvtDFRVHU2
Free meals will be served to children under 18 years old at sites across the City this Summer.
⬇ For more information:
Call 211 or go to https://t.co/B1DXIqzPnK
🚨Due to poor air quality, people experiencing homelessness may go to My Sister’s Place Women’s Center, Beans & Bread, and Franciscan Center for refuge.
For more information on air quality conditions, visit https://t.co/GheHkkSlEQ
U.S Marshals announce the results of Operation Washout—-a multiagency task force targeting “violent offenders.” Officials say they have arrested 95 people. 17 wanted for homicide, 19 robbery, 7 firearms offenses. Find out more @WYPR881FM
Several new laws go into effect today in #Maryland including some of the headlining abortion bills that were passed in #MDGA23
Providers are now protected from penalties and being compelled to testify in other states https://t.co/oEs7LBbpRL
FIRST LOOK: Coppin State Corner Cafe opens. The mini mart will provide food and personal items for students 5days a week during the summer and 7 days/ week during the school year. @WYPR881FM#Baltimore
What’s being done about youth violence in Baltimore city? Officials from local gov, police force, churches & skl gather to talk about their efforts. most importantly youth like these two with #YSL join to contribute to the conversation. Tune into to #Wjz to watch. @WYPR881FM
I talked to several teens about how gun violence has affected them— the first time they heard gunshots, how they talk to their friends when a peer dies and their thoughts on solutions.
All of them say they feel like the city is not listening to them.🧵
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WATCH and party with students at Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women who break into epic dance moves. WHY: The entire #Classof2023 at BLSYW is college bound! @BaltCitySchools
For many, #MothersDay2023 is a time to show appreciation for the mother figure in your life. But for those who have lost their moms, the day can trigger complicated feelings. Join me on #OTR as we talk about ways to honor the moms we've lost. https://t.co/hzhmMT5UAQ
Watch some of the world’s best cyclists compete during the Maryland Cycling Classic taking place in Baltimore this Labor Day weekend. Watch as @MayorBMScott and @JohnnyOJr unveil this year’s crimson jersey. #TourdeFrance
#MoCo Senator Jeff Waldstreicher says Senate will concur with amendments House made to SB1, which defines where concealed carry permit holders can take their guns #MDGA23 So with less than 5 hours left, last big suspense of the session is gone as Senate is poised to OK bill
It's Sine Die today! Keep tabs on new laws via @WYPR881FM 's Maryland General Assembly Bill Tracker: From state budget to TikTok ban on state-owned devices https://t.co/JEY756BJqY @MattBushMD reports
#Maryland House gives final OK to bill defining where concealed carry permit holders can take their guns #MDGA23 Included changes from Senate version, so it must be approved there before it goes to @GovWesMoore