Former sports and features columnist Kevin Cowherd followed a 30 year career at the Baltimore Sun with several books, including a book about Orioles legend Cal Ripken.

His latest nonfiction work, The Gym, is a funny, suspenseful story about the quirky subculture found among those who work out together.

Former sports and features columnist Kevin Cowherd followed a 30 year career at the Baltimore Sun with several books, including a book about Orioles legend Cal Ripken.
His latest nonfiction work, <a href="https://apprenticehouse.com/2513-2/">The Gym</a>, is a funny, suspenseful story about the quirky subculture found among those who work out together.

Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at midday@wypr.org

Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at <a href="mailto:midday@wypr.org">midday@wypr.org</a>

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Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine.  We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at midday@wypr.org.

Kevin Cowherd on Baltimore sports, the Orioles and 'The Gym'

Commissioner of the Baltimore City Police Department Richard Worley joins Midday to discuss challenges facing his department, which he has lead for less than a year.

Worley, a native of Pigtown in southeast Baltimore, is a longtime member of the department and was named acting commissioner in June 2023. His nomination was approved by Baltimore city council last October.

Homicides and non-fatal shootings continue to decline in Baltimore and around the country, and the city has announced another expansion of the Group Violence Reduction Strategy. But can police sustain the program with hundreds of patrol vacancies?

(Photo by Ulysses Muñoz, The Baltimore Banner)

Commissioner of the Baltimore City Police Department Richard Worley joins Midday to discuss challenges facing his department, which he has lead for less than a year.
Worley, a native of Pigtown in southeast Baltimore, is a longtime member of the department and was named acting commissioner in June 2023. His nomination was <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-police-worley-cofirmed-B2PGNHMO4FDJJIF47K6TJHNTYA/">approved by Baltimore city council last October</a>.
Homicides and non-fatal shootings continue to decline in Baltimore and around the country, and the city has <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/eastern-district-violence-reduction-GNIASTQK5ZAQDDZFWN6353WIKE/">announced another expansion of the Group Violence Reduction Strategy</a>. But can police sustain the program with hundreds of patrol vacancies?
(Photo by Ulysses Muñoz, The Baltimore Banner)

Baltimore police commissioner Richard Worley on violence reduction and juvenile justice

The leading candidates for Baltimore mayor took to the debate stage on Tuesday, in one of the last opportunities for voters to hear from contenders for the city government's top seat.

WJZ-TV, The Baltimore Banner, WYPR Radio, and the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore organized the event on UB's main campus.

Incumbent Mayor Brandon Scott, former Mayor Shelia Dixon, attorney Thiru Vignarajah and businessman Bob Wallace answered questions on public safety, city development, affordable housing and other topics.

WYPR reporters John Lee, Wambui Kamau, Emily Hofstaedter discussed the mayoral race before the candidates' opening statements were made.

The debate was moderated by the Banner’s Emily Sullivan, WJZ’s Denise Koch and Midday's Tom Hall and is set to air at 7pm on WJZ-TV, WJZ's websites and at The Baltimore Banner.

The leading candidates for Baltimore mayor took to the debate stage on Tuesday, in one of the last opportunities for voters to hear from contenders for the city government's top seat.
WJZ-TV, The Baltimore Banner, WYPR Radio, and the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore organized the event on UB's main campus.
Incumbent Mayor Brandon Scott, former Mayor Shelia Dixon, attorney Thiru Vignarajah and businessman Bob Wallace answered questions on public safety, city development, affordable housing and other topics.
WYPR reporters John Lee, Wambui Kamau, Emily Hofstaedter discussed the mayoral race before the candidates' opening statements were made.
The debate was moderated by the Banner’s Emily Sullivan, WJZ’s Denise Koch and Midday's Tom Hall and is set to air at 7pm on WJZ-TV, WJZ's websites and at The Baltimore Banner.

As primary fast approaches, WYPR, WJZ-TV and The Baltimore Banner host mayoral debate

Our series of Conversations with the Candidates concludes today and tomorrow with forums for the top two offices in the city of Baltimore.

Today, the leading candidates in the race for Baltimore City Council President make their case to voters. With just a few weeks before the May 14 primary, the candidates are locked in a three-way tie.

Incumbent Nick Mosby faces challenges from District 1 City Councilman Zeke Cohen and former City Councilwoman Shannon Sneed.

We ask the candidates why they think they are the best choice to lead the city council, and what their plans are for transportation, development, public safety and more.

Our series of <a href="https://www.wypr.org/tags/conversations-with-the-candidates-2024">Conversations with the Candidates</a> concludes today and tomorrow with forums for the top two offices in the city of Baltimore.
Today, the leading candidates in the race for Baltimore City Council President make their case to voters. With just a few weeks before the May 14 primary, the candidates are locked in a three-way tie.
Incumbent Nick Mosby faces challenges from District 1 City Councilman Zeke Cohen and former City Councilwoman Shannon Sneed.
We ask the candidates why they think they are the best choice to lead the city council, and what their plans are for transportation, development, public safety and more.

Kevin Cowherd on Baltimore sports, the Orioles and 'The Gym'

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