Baltimore parks and pools

Representatives from the Y of Central Maryland, the Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) & the Baltimore Ravens announce a $10,000 grant that will provide swim lessons for 100 elementary and middle school city students. Photo by Wambui Kamau/WYPR.

WYPR News

Grant will help teach 100 Baltimore kids how to make a splash safely

Wambui Kamau

The YMCA of Central Maryland has received a “Learn to Swim” grant through a partnership with the Government Employees Health Association and the Baltimore Ravens.

Kids play in the Roosevelt Park Pool. Pools are one strategy the city is using this summer to provide activities and jobs that will keep teens away from violence. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)

WYPR News

Water, water everywhere: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says there are plenty of pools open to swim

Emily Hofstaedter

“We have 23 pools in our system. 15 pools are open. 6 pools are under renovation or going out to bid,” said Scott as he addressed the controversy over closed city pools.

WYPR Podcast

The Daily Dose 5-13-21

Aaron Henkin

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.

Programs

The Daily Dose 7-2-20

Aaron Henkin

More than 400 million dollars have been cut from Maryland’s budget, and state officials say the fiscal crisis won’t end until the pandemic does. The…