Yesterday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and the new head of the city's Department of Public Works, Khalil Zaied, released a report from an independent law firm commissioned to evaluate DPW's policies and procedures.

This follows the death of Ronald Silver, a DPW worker who died of heat related problems he encountered last summer.

WYPR's Emily Hofstaedter was the first to report the story back in early August and joins Midday for an update on the latest.

Yesterday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and the new head of the city's Department of Public Works, Khalil Zaied, <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-10-24/independent-investigation-confirms-lack-of-baltimore-city-dpw-heat-plan-and-validates-union-concerns">released a report from an independent law firm commissioned to evaluate DPW's policies and procedures</a>.
This follows the death of Ronald Silver, a DPW worker who died of heat related problems he encountered last summer.
WYPR's Emily Hofstaedter was the first to report <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-08-03/baltimore-dpw-worker-dies-on-job-friday-due-to-medical-situation">the story back in early August</a> and joins Midday for an update on the latest.

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.

New report validates concerns about the conditions of Baltimore City's DPW workers

More than 1,800 people took advantage of same day registration to register and vote yesterday. Early voting centers are open today, through next Thursday, including on Saturday and Sunday, from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

In her race against former Gov. Larry Hogan for the open U.S. Senate seat here in Maryland, Angela Alsobrooks presented control of the Senate as a central issue to voters. Her campaign asserted that a vote for Hogan is a vote for Republican control of the Upper Chamber.

Polling indicates that message has been effective. Is it a message that other Democrats are using to similar effect in other states? Josh Kurtz, the founding editor of Maryland Matters, to discuss the races for Maryland's open seats in the U.S. Congress.

Plus, POLITICO's Ally Mutnick joins Midday. She covers congressional campaigns in Maryland and beyond.

More than 1,800 people took advantage of same day registration to register and vote yesterday. Early voting centers are open today, through next Thursday, including on Saturday and Sunday, from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
In her race against former Gov. Larry Hogan for the open U.S. Senate seat here in Maryland, Angela Alsobrooks presented control of the Senate as a central issue to voters. Her campaign asserted that a vote for Hogan is a vote for Republican control of the Upper Chamber.
Polling indicates that message has been effective. Is it a message that other Democrats are using to similar effect in other states? Josh Kurtz, the founding editor of Maryland Matters, to discuss the races for Maryland's open seats in the U.S. Congress.
Plus, POLITICO's Ally Mutnick joins Midday. She covers congressional campaigns in Maryland and beyond.

Newswrap: The kickoff to Maryland early voting

Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production.

This week, Rousuck reviews Pride & Prejudice, at Baltimore Center Stage through November 10.

The production is being billed as as a rom-com. Is that an accurate description?

Theater critic <a href="https://twitter.com/jrousuck?lang=en">J. Wynn Rousuck</a> joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production.
This week, Rousuck reviews Pride &amp; Prejudice, <a href="https://www.centerstage.org/events/pride-prejudice/">at Baltimore Center Stage through November 10</a>.
The production is being billed as as a rom-com. Is that an accurate description?

Rousuck's Review: 'Pride & Prejudice' at Baltimore Center Stage

The Chesapeake Bay is at a crossroads. A decade ago, state and federal partners along the country’s largest estuary entered into a binding agreement to restore the bay’s sprawling ecosystems.

Now, the agreement is up for renewal in 2025. Gov. Wes Moore is set to chair the first meeting to consider the plan's future in early December.

Have efforts to clean up the Bay during the ten years the agreement has been in effect yielded results? What lessons learned over the years can be applied to a new plan?

Hilary Harp Falk is the President and CEO of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, an environmental preservation group focused on the bay's many estuaries and ecosystems. Since she became the head the organization in 2022, Falk has committed to reinvigorating state, municipal and federal efforts to restore the bay.

The Chesapeake Bay is at a crossroads. A decade ago, state and federal partners along the country’s largest estuary entered into a binding agreement to restore the bay’s sprawling ecosystems.
Now, the agreement is up for renewal in 2025. Gov. Wes Moore is set to chair the first meeting to consider the plan's future in early December.
Have efforts to clean up the Bay during the ten years the agreement has been in effect yielded results? What lessons learned over the years can be applied to a new plan?
Hilary Harp Falk is the President and CEO of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, an environmental preservation group focused on the bay's many estuaries and ecosystems. Since she became the head the organization in 2022, Falk has committed to reinvigorating state, municipal and federal efforts to restore the bay.

New report validates concerns about the conditions of Baltimore City's DPW workers

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