The Daily Dose
An evening roundup of WYPR's latest reporting on Maryland's COVID-19 response, a summary of essential state and local updates, and a forum for locals who want to share stories about everyday life in the era of Coronavirus. Let your voice be heard on the podcast! Leave a voicemail with your thoughts, questions, and insights about life in the Coronavirus era at 410-235-6060.
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New funding is announced in Baltimore to support senior homeowners. And environmental clean-up efforts expand at Sparrows Point. -
Baltimore County Schools reopen to all students 4 days a week. Dr. Lawrence Brown discusses urban apartheid.
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A call for the city's Office of LGBTQ Affairs to be officially mandated. Plus, advice for pet-owners about to return to life outside the house.
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The governor unveils a cash contest to incentivize vaccines. Police announce an arrest in the killing of Dante Barksdale. And Baltimore County County passes a $4-billion budget.
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Baltimore offers restaurants extended outdoor dining. Balt County plans how to spend $161 million in federal funds. Plus, a preview of the MD Film Festival.
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The State Song is repealed. A Baltimore renter's bill is vetoed. And fines are raised on illegal dumping in the city.
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The latest on city mask mandates, county unemployment, & reopening libraries
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Governor Hogan says Maryland will lift mask mandates across the state, following new CDC guidelines. Maryland Health experts weigh in on the decision. Plus, a report on the pending summer vacation traffic surge over the Bay Bridge.
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The CDC eases outdoor and indoor masking guidelines for vaccinated Americans. Governor Hogan will loosen public health restrictions on Maryland businesses. Baltimore swimming pools will be open for the start of summer. Plus, the latest on the debate over a controversial alternative to security deposits for Baltimore renters.
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Governor Hogan lifts more public health restrictions and says Maryland is now ready to vaccinate 12-to-15-year-olds. Baltimore will loosen capacity limits at bars, restaurants and private gatherings. And this Fall, Baltimore County Schools aim to give each student a choice between either virtual or in-person learning, to the dismay of the State School Board.
