The city of Baltimore will partner with Johns Hopkins to hold safe reopening seminars for faith leaders. A psychotherapist says if the idea of returning to an office full of co-workers is causing angst, you’re not alone. Plus, Maryland hospitals reach a milestone in administering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Housing advocates demand Baltimore’s mayor close down congregate homeless shelters, and get residents into safe housing. Plus, there weren’t many venues to enjoy this past year, but a vintage pastime survived... and is even seeing a revival this spring. We’ll take you to a drive-in movie.

Mayor Scott gets heat from Baltimore residents and his own comptroller over a proposed funding increase for the city’s police department. Baltimore officials propose to divest city pension funds from fossil fuels and start a neighborhood tree-planting program. And state and local leaders aim to bridge a widening digital divide with improved internet access in poor neighborhoods.

The state launches yet another effort to get more residents vaccinated. City Council members propose a plan to curb illegal dumping in Baltimore. A psychotherapist offers advice on navigating the return to in-person work. Plus: Will Johnny Olszewski run for reelection as Baltimore County Executive, or make a run for governor...and how will his decision affect those who want his job?

The Baltimore City Council aims to give local companies a better shot at winning bids on city contracts. Baltimore’s comptroller will implement a law that calls for one percent of all city construction costs to fund public art. And The Baltimore County Council passes a vote to let more local establishments apply for live music permits.

Maryland’s governor announces plans to move more than three thousand state employees to offices in downtown Baltimore. And after the Maryland General Assembly fails to pass legislation banning hate symbols in public schools, the bill’s sponsor encourages local school boards to do it themselves.

Health officials are concerned over spiking COVID numbers in Baltimore. And the ongoing pandemic has aggravated another continuing national health crisis: opioid overdose deaths.

Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby rebuffs reports of a lien on his home and other concerns stemming from a federal investigation into his finances. And while some jurisdictions took an economic hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore County is flush with money. We’ve got the details on the County Executive’s new budget proposal.

We’ll hear from a clinical psychologist who asks: After the psychological stress of the pandemic, what will it take for us to unlearn the habit of social distancing? Plus, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski proposes a $30 million funding increase for the county’s school system. And the County Council worries about the noise complaints that might come with expanding live entertainment permits.

Maryland will stop administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine today after federal health agencies called for a pause in its use. Dr. Leana Wen says the FDA & CDC recommendation is precautionary and is no cause to second-guess the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in general. And the Maryland General Assembly has just wrapped up a historic legislative session – we have the highlights.