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Research from the Netherlands reveals, for the first time, the presence of microplastics in human blood. What are the effects? With plastic so ubiquitous, is it possible to protect ourselves from exposure? We ask Dr. Lynn Grattan of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

With music, art, dance and culinary delights that highlight the many Asian cultures in Maryland, The Asia North Festival promises to be a celebration; an invitation for healing; and a bridge to cultural understanding. We get a preview!

Doug Lent talks about how women billionairs are supporting families with very young children.

Here’s a Stoop Story from Martha Weiman about the strength of the human spirit and coming to America.

Passengers aboard the maiden voyage of RMS Titanic included several prominent Baltimoreans.

A renowned psychologist and a leading movie industry observer offer insightful perspectives on the Oscars-night slap heard 'round the world.

We’ll go On the Record with Charles Robinson of Maryland Public Television and Joel McCord of WYPR to talk about what the legislature has done this year the ten bills Gov. Hogan vetoed and two dozen he’s letting become law without his signature.

Al Waller and Mihaela Vincze discuss the many benefits of walking and some safety tips to keep in mind.

In this edition of Midday with the Mayor, we also discuss Wednesday's State of the City address, latest efforts at violence reduction and new plans for Harborplace development.

The debut author-illustrator tells the story of a young Asian immigrant who must deal with language challenges in his new home country.

Our theater critic finds the touring production of the hit Broadway musical brings some extra flair to the rom-com charm of the movie original.

The Family Tree was recently awarded an almost quarter-million dollar grant by The Maryland Family Network.

Two leading clean-water activists explain why the state has taken over one of the city's two long-faltering waste-treatment plants, and why they're a party to one of the several lawsuits filed against the city.

The esteemed public health expert joins us with an update on the highly contagious new omicron variant, and advice on second boosters and mask protocols.

College coaches have gotten more than they bargained for with the player transfer portal.

Democratic Dist. 46 Delegate Luke Clippinger and Maryland Matters editor Josh Kurtz weigh in on the successes and failures of Maryland's annual legislative session, which adjourned Monday.

We’ll go On the Record with Ashwani Jain, running for the Democratic nomination to be governor of Maryland. We ask the former Obama administration official about his plans to eliminate the state income tax for most workers and to make public transit free.

An investigative report by University of Maryland journalism students finds the 1972 federal statute barring sex discrimination in educational and athletic programs is not being honored at many US schools.

Despite the number of high end cabs out there, Al has found quite a few good bargains in the world's most popular red wine.

Midday's theater critic finds much to like in playwright Kate Hamill's adaptation of Jane Austen's 1811 classic tale of romance and reputation.