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Playlist by On The RecordOn The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of cou…Follow the podcast:
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Stories from the Stoop: Painting a new path forward
Rev. Grey Maggiano shares a Stoop story about using art to acknowledge the past and chart a new path forward. Check out a video of the Stoop event when this story was shared. See the painting here. Want more Stoop? Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast and website.
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Poisonous pigments star in new Walters Art exhibit
Before artisans knew of their danger, toxic materials like lead, arsenic, and mercury were used in the creation of illuminated manuscripts. A new exhibit at the Walters Art Museum titled, "If Books Could Kill" spotlights the hidden dangers of these artifacts and describes the scientific methods use…
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Baltimore fire chief on seasonal firefighter hazards and homeowner safety tips
Dozens of firefighters raced to extinguish a massive blaze in Baltimore Thursday; freezing temps and high winds multiplied the hazards. We ask chief James Wallace how he keeps his department safe, and get winter weather safety tips for everyone. Request a smoke alarm and placement assistance for y…
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Is Maryland's cash bail reform working?
Seven years ago, the Maryland judiciary changed the rules about bail, so people charged with a crime would not be held behind bars just because they can’t afford cash for bail. How is that working? We ask Baltimore Beat legalreporter Madeleine O’Neillwhat she's discovered.
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Baltimore bands take the spotlight in 'Scene Seen'
With 200 photos of 85 bands and musicians over eight years, "Scene Seen" shines a light on Baltimore's vibrant local music landscape. We speak with photographer Micah E. Wood and designer Christopher Chesterabout creating this archive. Listen to Ami Dang and Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals. Upc…
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Why are colorectal cancer rates rising in younger people?
More than 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every year. And the average age of people who get them is dropping. The American Cancer Society says the share of colorectal cancer cases among those younger than 55 nearly doubled between 1995 and 2019, rising from 11 percent to 20 …
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Stories from the Stoop: Embracing nerdom
Here’s a Stoop Story from Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry about embracing his nerdy side. Check out the Stoop Storytelling podcast. Find out about upcoming Stoop events.
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Creative writing program celebrates 15 years of serving Baltimore students
Beyond emails and to-do lists and captions on social media…how often are you writing for pleasure? Do you wish that was part of your life? Would it add something you’re missing? The nonprofit Writers in Baltimore Schools guides students as they explore poetry and creative writing through in-school…
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Historian sleuths out stories on Baltimore addresses
When you live in a city as old as Baltimore, you are always standing on a lot of history. Every single lot in this centuries-old town has decades of stories behind it. We talk with historian Katie Labor, who has been exploring some of those stories in her project called BehindBmoreLots.
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Free HIV screenings for World AIDS Day
We talk with medical director Dr. Sarah Schmalzle to hear about the resources University of Maryland Medical Center's THRIVE program provides the community. She also talks about AIDS awareness, prevention and care. In recognition of World AIDS Day, UMMC's THRIVE is offeringfree HIV, hepatitis, and…
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