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"We felt like we were radio pirates. We could make radio and come up with ideas and do things. We had to figure out how to pay for it but we felt this enormous sense of freedom." On this episode of Wavelength: WYPR finds success and faces controversy in its first decade.

As the state’s COVID positivity rate hovers above eight percent, there's concern about the rate of cases in Baltimore County Schools…and there’s still no plans of a new mask mandate. The shifting demographics of the county along with redrawn council districts has made the race for council seats a diverse contest. Maryland’s gubernatorial candidates shared their platforms on dealing with homelessness and mental illness at a forum in Silver Spring.And how do we help one another, especially our children, with the trauma of yet another deadly mass school shooting? A local psychologist offers some answers.

The state’s COVID-19 positivity rate still hovers above eight percent, with more than 2,000 new cases added. Gas prices in the state have hit a new record high according to Triple-A. Baltimore Pride is returning to the city this year. We’ll have those stories for you in headlines. Plus, we’ll have a report about how the pandemic has created a work life riddled with underfunding, staff shortages, fear and intimidation for Maryland’s county health officers.

A software tool helps young people tap into their emotional well being

Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate continues its creep upward, while masks become optional on MTA transport. The often fractious Baltimore County school board will see a major change this election. And Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott unveils details about his guaranteed income pilot program.

Baltimore County wants to co-run the city’s water and sewer system. A new festival is coming to the Inner Harbor. The state’s COVID-19 rate surpasses 4.5%. And U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Morgan State University.

The COVID-19 positivity rate makes its first dip in weeks. A report shows widening wage gaps at the University of Maryland College Park. The Starbucks in Midtown Baltimore becomes the fourth in the nation to form a union. Attorney General Brian Frosh seeks a court order connected to the investigation of an officer-involved shooting. And a historic West Baltimore market will be getting a renovation.

Simone Phillips is the founder of Charm City Table, one of Baltimore’s wildly successful food blogs. She talks about the ins and outs of the foodie/blogger industry, her brutally honest take on a business she knows can do better, and why she thinks “unbiased” reviews aren’t her approach to her work.

What it’s like when you are the strongest woman in the room and everyone notices? On this episode of The Bounce: Sports Talk with a Spin, host Jill Yesko talks with Cheryl Haworth, a former Olympic super heavy weight weightlifting bronze medalist and weightlifting coach, and Mara Neimanis, an aerial performance artist, about weight and strength.

Maryland’s highest court has ruled that state election officials can begin counting mail-in ballots early. President Biden was in our state today where he made a stop at a Hagerstown auto plant. A recently released report finds victims of violent crime in Baltimore need better support services. Drug affordability, especially for the city’s seniors was the topic of a community forum with Mayor Scott and other lawmakers today.We’ll have those stories and more from our news team, coming up in headlines. Plus… in the race for Baltimore County’s top job, the candidates show just how opposite their approach to governing will be! and we’ll take you to an inclusive arts exhibit for those with often unrecognized special gifts opening in Hampden.

This week on the podcast, two men trying to make a big impression on the field.

As election day nears, Baltimore County elections officials say they’ll add an additional day to count mail-in ballots, ahead of November 8.While statewide Democrats enjoy commanding leads in their races, the race for the top job in Anne Arundel County is neck-and-neck.Governor Hogan has announced 15-million dollars in federal aid will go toward hiring for infrastructure work and a new study finds aircraft noise from BWI Airport may be doing more health damage than previously thought.We’ll have those stories and more plus: we’ll hear from our executive editor of The Daily Dose and our general manager and CEO as they reflect on some of the highlights and bid a warm farewell to the podcast. No…It’s not going away forever…just taking a hiatus. I’ll have more details coming up.

Adnan Syed is now a free man. The Maryland Department of Health is changing course on a multimillion dollar request. The Baltimore County Board of Elections is also doing a U-turn - on early mail-in ballot counting. Immigrants and refugees in Baltimore will get some crucial help under a new initiative funded with ARPA funds and residents who live near the blighted Security Square Mall will get a say in the 10-million dollar makeover plans.

On this episode, host Jason V. talks with Tanay Lynn Harris, Director of The Bloom Collective. Tanay spent her childhood up and down the East Coast living with different parts of her large family, and the communal lessons she learned now allows her to provide holistic care to pregnant families.

This episode of Wavelength explores local public radio stations’ coverage and response to the Baltimore Uprising following the death of Freddie Gray in police custody.

Early voting begins next week in Maryland. With less than three weeks to go before our primary election, the races to be the Republican and Democratic nominees for governor are tight according to a new poll by WYPR and The Baltimore Banner. Education and democracy are also on the minds of voters. Maryland is in dire need of election judges and is offering incentives to state employees who sign up. And Baltimore police have made an arrest of a suspect in a traffic stop that has left an officer in critical condition.

Claire Rousay discusses how tracks by Ryu Hankil, Elliott Smith, and K. Mulhern shaped her work.

Listen as Yele, owner and designer of Yelestitches, talks about moving from Nigeria to Baltimore, how early success motivates her to work harder, and some words about the DMV's entrepreneur scene.

Maryland’s COVID positivity rate is back on a high, a dismal look for where Baltimore’s homicide number is heading..Baltimore’s school chief is being celebrated while at the same time her office faces a lawsuit. In Baltimore County, the school’s chief auditor has a lawsuit of her own. What inspired a 17 yr old in Howard County to run in an election and we’ll tell you about a summer program designed to teach area youth life and work skills.

On this month's episode of Your Child's Brain, guests discuss talking to your child about trauma.