Franciscan Center's Dignity Plates: A recipe for success

For 140 years Baltimore’s Franciscan Center has responded to community needs -- from food and clothing to counseling and dental care. Now they offer Dignity Plates Culinary Training Academy, which gives people skills and confidence that leads to employment and can transform lives. We talk with inst…

October 7 attack anniversary stirs renewed desire for peace

A year after the Hamas attack and hostage-taking in Israel, we check in with Sumayyah Bilal and Rebekka Paisner, two friends who create space and dialogue for people of all faiths, especially Muslim and Jewish, to deal with the pain of the war.  Their upcoming event, Visions of Peace, happens on O…

Baltimore City ballot questions: A breakdown

Maryland voters will weigh in on a handful of ballot questions next month, some carrying major implications for the Free State’s future. WYPR reporter Emily Hofstaedter gives an overview on several that will be of concern especially for Baltimore City residents. Links: Baltimore City, County and S…

Stories from the Stoop: A runaway fiancé!

Here’s a Stoop Story from Brian Jolles about a memorable dinner, a thoughtful waiter, and a run-away date. The next Stoop show is Tuesday, October 15th at Checkerspot Brewing Company in Baltimore. The theme is: See Beyond: Stories about disrupting prejudices and preconceived notions.” Ticket proce…

Dockworkers' union suspends strike

Last night, the International Longshoremen’s Association reached an agreement that extends the union contract until Jan.15 -- raising salaries and giving the two sides 90 days to work out other issues.  The deal was struck after three days of a strike that affected getting cargo on and off ships a…

Religious scholar uncovers the 'spiritual warriors' threatening Democracy

Images and video of the January 6th insurrection reveal the role Christian nationalism played in motivating rioters. The crowd storming the U.S. Capitol carried crosses, as well as signs and flags with Christian iconography.  A new book takes a deep look at a lesser-known evangelical Christian mov…

Community center in Frederick welcomes immigrants 

For two decades, Centro Hispano de Frederick has welcomed the immigrant community in Frederick County. Centro Hispano de Frederick is primarily led by volunteers, and provides services ranging from English classes to legal clinics. It also serves as a friendly space where people from other countri…

Stories from the Stoop: Family secret revealed

Here’s a Stoop Story from K.C. about the transformation that can come from learning a family secret. More information about live Stoop events and the Stoop podcast at Stoopstorytelling.com

'American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era'

We celebrate this weekend’s return of the Baltimore Book Festival with a talk featuring journalist Nico Lang whose book “American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era" chronicles the lives of trans kids around the country. The author spent nine months follo…

After her grandmother’s death, a filmmaker travels to China for connection

We speak with Nicole Chi, a Costa Rican-Chinese writer, director, and producer. Chi is the creative force behind the documentary, “Guián,” and the short film, “Los Mosquitos.”  Both films will be shown next week at the New/Next Film Festival, produced by Baltimore Public Media. More than 80 titles…