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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How safe is that water? And is it getting any better? -
Why are so many of Baltimore’s Jews now in the northwest corner of the city? -
The origins of Maryland’s traditional mystery meat -
What exactly is the Baltimore Development Corporation, and why does it seem like such a secret? -
Hayley's grandparents fell in love in Patterson Park. Could the same happen for her? -
A story about the past and (possible) future of Dollar Houses in Baltimore -
Why are there a bunch of streams hidden underground below Baltimore? -
Introducing The Maryland Curiosity Bureau: You ask. We report.
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.