The Maryland Curiosity Bureau
What’s got you curious about Baltimore, the region, and its people? Is there a local mystery that’s always left you scratching your head? Veteran WYPR journalist Aaron Henkin is reporting to a new assignment editor: You. And together, you’ll find some answers, or at least learn something new along the way.
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Antiquated political decisions sealed the city’s borders. Is it too late for a U Turn? -
How and why did it end up in a little park in North Baltimore? -
Don’t touch anything, or it might touch you back. -
It used to be Mount Vernon. Is it still? -
Before The Orioles, there were The Baltimore Black Sox and the Baltimore Elite Giants -
How a German Jewish immigrant invented the best thing to ever happen to shellfish -
Through friendships, we enrich each other, and we try to grow together. -
A street artist reflects on his quasi-illegal contributions to Baltimore’s art scene. -
“Once you sit down and watch a game, you’re a fan for life.” -
A contemplation on Baltimore's rat fascination
Aaron creates and produces original radio programs and podcasts for WYPR. His current project is The Maryland Curiosity Bureau. Aaron's neighborhood documentary series, Out of the Blocks, earned the 2018 national Edward R Murrow Award. His past work includes the long-running weekly cultural program, The Signal, and the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings series, Tapestry of the Times. Aaron's stories have aired nationally on NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered.