This morning, we mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday by speaking with local leaders who have taken extraordinary steps during the pandemic to support their neighbors.Bishop Antonio Palmer heads the nondenominational Kingdom Celebration Center in Anne Arundel County. From food distribution to child care, he talks about answering the community’s call for aid. Find information about the 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award Dinner here.And in West Baltimore, Van Brooks leads SAFE, a youth center that offers classes on woodshop, beekeeping and more. Brooks says varied experiences lead to expansion, "How can a person strive for something if they don’t know it exists?"

This morning, we mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday by speaking with local leaders who have taken extraordinary steps during the pandemic to support their neighbors.Bishop Antonio Palmer heads the nondenominational <a href="https://www.kingdomcelebrationcenter.com/">Kingdom Celebration Center</a> in Anne Arundel County. From food distribution to child care, he talks about answering the community&rsquo;s call for aid. Find information about the 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award Dinner <a href="https://mlkjrmd.org/">here</a>.And in West Baltimore, Van Brooks leads <a href="https://www.safealternative.org/">SAFE</a>, a youth center that offers classes on woodshop, beekeeping and more. Brooks says varied experiences lead to expansion, "How can a person strive for something if they don&rsquo;t know it exists?"

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org" target="_blank">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

Sharing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message in Maryland

The Baltimore News Collaborative's Youth Voter Guide is out now. The guide surveys young people and candidates about priorities this election. Baltimore Beat editor Lisa Snowden speaks with WYPR's Bri Hatch about top issues affecting youth, like the cost of housing and how Baltimore’s taxes are levied.

Check out the Youth Voices section. Read responses to the candidate survey.

The Baltimore News Collaborative is a local newsroom partnership exploring the challenges and successes experienced by young people in Baltimore. The collaborative is supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. WYPR, Baltimore Beat, The Baltimore Banner, Wide Angle Youth Media, Morgan State University, and Maryland Public Television are all members.

Links:
Suspensions are increasing in Baltimore City schools. Is that a solution, or another problem?
Coppin State University launches first-ever housing voucher partnership for low-income students
Proposed Baltimore ballot initiative builds community fund by taxing large institutions
Maryland lawmakers consider bill to reimburse college students on mental health leave
Maryland bill stops ‘slippery slope of censorship’ by banning book bans

The Baltimore News Collaborative's <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/youth-voter-guide-youth-voices/">Youth Voter Guide</a> is out now. The guide surveys young people and candidates about priorities this election. <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/">Baltimore Beat</a> editor Lisa Snowden speaks with WYPR's Bri Hatch about top issues affecting youth, like the cost of housing and how Baltimore’s taxes are levied.
Check out the <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/youth-voter-guide-youth-voices/">Youth Voices</a> section. Read responses to the <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/youth-voter-guide-candidate-survey/">candidate survey</a>.
The <a href="https://www.aecf.org/newsroom/the-baltimore-news-collaborative">Baltimore News Collaborative</a> is a local newsroom partnership exploring the challenges and successes experienced by young people in Baltimore. The collaborative is supported by the <a href="https://www.aecf.org/">Annie E. Casey Foundation</a>. <a href="https://www.wypr.org/">WYPR</a>, <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/">Baltimore Beat</a>, <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/">The Baltimore Banner</a>, <a href="https://www.wideanglemedia.org/">Wide Angle Youth Media</a>, <a href="https://www.morgan.edu/">Morgan State University</a>, and <a href="https://www.mpt.org/">Maryland Public Television</a> are all members.
Links: <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-02-12/suspensions-are-increasing-in-baltimore-city-schools-is-that-a-solution-or-another-problem">Suspensions are increasing in Baltimore City schools. Is that a solution, or another problem?</a> <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2023-11-07/coppin-state-university-launches-first-ever-housing-voucher-partnership-for-low-income-students">Coppin State University launches first-ever housing voucher partnership for low-income students</a> <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-02-01/proposed-baltimore-ballot-initiative-builds-community-fund-by-taxing-large-institutions">Proposed Baltimore ballot initiative builds community fund by taxing large institutions</a> <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-02-06/maryland-lawmakers-consider-bill-to-reimburse-college-students-on-mental-health-leave">Maryland lawmakers consider bill to reimburse college students on mental health leave</a> <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-03-29/maryland-bill-stops-slippery-slope-of-censorship-by-banning-book-bans">Maryland bill stops ‘slippery slope of censorship’ by banning book bans</a>

What do young voters care about this election season?

As salvage crews work to remove debris from the Patapsco River, investigators are trying to determine why the cargo ship Dali lost power and collided with the Key Bridge last month. The collision caused the bridge’s collapse and the death of six construction workers. 

Lee O. Sanderlin, enterprise reporter at The Baltimore Banner, investigated similar instances of engine failure, in a recent piece titled, “Close calls: For years, ships lost propulsion near Key Bridge with little scrutiny.”

As salvage crews work to remove debris from the Patapsco River, investigators are trying to determine why the cargo ship Dali lost power and collided with the Key Bridge last month. The collision caused the bridge’s collapse and the death of six construction workers. 
Lee O. Sanderlin, enterprise reporter at The Baltimore Banner, investigated similar instances of engine failure, in a recent piece titled, <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/transportation/dali-propulsion-data-analysis-key-bridge-6B2FOYVDAFBWLMVNW5KLSKDPIU/">“Close calls: For years, ships lost propulsion near Key Bridge with little scrutiny.”</a>

Coast Guard records reveal history of 'close calls' near the Key and Bay Bridges

More than $512 million dollars of adult-use recreational cannabis has been sold in Maryland since July 1, 2023. As legislators created the state's legal cannabis market, they passed legislation to remedy the criminal consequences people historically faced for possession of cannabis.

Maryland Legal Aid assists people as they navigate the expungement of cannabis charges. We speak to Logan Haarz, a staff attorney with the Community Lawyering Initiative at Maryland Legal Aid. 

On Saturday, April 27th, Maryland Legal Aid is hosting a free expungement clinic in partnership with Reid Temple A.M.E. Church of Glenn Dale, Maryland. Find more upcoming clinics around Maryland.

More than $512 million dollars of adult-use recreational cannabis has been sold in Maryland since July 1, 2023. As legislators created the state's legal cannabis market, they passed legislation to remedy the criminal consequences people historically faced for possession of cannabis.
<a href="https://www.mdlab.org/">Maryland Legal Aid</a> assists people as they navigate the expungement of cannabis charges. We speak to Logan Haarz, a staff attorney with the <a href="https://www.mdlab.org/get-help-services/community-lawyering/">Community Lawyering Initiative</a> at Maryland Legal Aid. 
On Saturday, April 27th, Maryland Legal Aid is hosting a <a href="https://www.mdlab.org/reid-expungement-clinic/">free expungement clinic</a> in partnership with Reid Temple A.M.E. Church of Glenn Dale, Maryland. Find <a href="https://www.mdlab.org/free-legal-clinics/">more upcoming clinics</a> around Maryland.

Sharing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message in Maryland

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