Podcasts about Baltimore City Council

12 - A Seinfeld episode plotline was completed by a Trump executive order yesterday. Why did politicians ever try to get rid of high-pressure showers and incandescent light bulbs. 1205 - Your calls. 1210 - Side - famous immigrants who came to america 1215 - This trade war isn't going to be an easy battle. Your calls. 1220 - Will a Duke basketball player get deported? Baltimore City Council is proposing “menstrual equity” putting women's products in men's rooms. Why? Who is asking for this? And then Anderson Cooper, a gay man, misgenders a participant in a Bernie Sanders townhall! 1235 - Dom returns to the PA Real ID issues at play and gives his advice. 1240 - Why won't Judge Dugan come back on The Dom Show? 1250 - What's the deal with Amy Coney Barrett going rogue?

12 - A Seinfeld episode plotline was completed by a Trump executive order yesterday. Why did politicians ever try to get rid of high-pressure showers and incandescent light bulbs. 1205 - Your calls. 1210 - Side - famous immigrants who came to America 1215 - This trade war isn't going to be an easy battle. Your calls. 1220 - Will a Duke basketball player get deported? Baltimore City Council is proposing “menstrual equity” putting women's products in men's rooms. Why? Who is asking for this? And then Anderson Cooper, a gay man, misgenders a participant in a Bernie Sanders townhall! 1235 - Dom returns to the PA Real ID issues at play and gives his advice. 1240 - Why won't Judge Dugan come back on The Dom Show? 1250 - What's the deal with Amy Coney Barrett going rogue? 1 - Fox News legal analyst and commentator Gregg Jarrett joins us today. What is the deal with Amy Coney Barrett seemingly doing her own thing when it comes to rulings? How can we verify what these potential SCOTUS judges intentions may be going forward? When will district court judges realize their worldview does not trump the President of the United States authority? We talk about Gregg's books and then the deportations of those on student visas supporting Hamas. 120 - Who is “screwing America”? Rep. Steven Horsford has an idea. Dom is anti-autonomous cars, but Henry makes the argument otherwise. 140 - “America” by Neil Diamond is what America is all about. Your calls. Are all these hoops to jump through with Real ID making us safer? 150 - Who is Wendy Beetlestone and what is her ruling on Trump? Your calls. 2 - More on this Beetlestone woman and Trump's obsession with Hannibal Lecter. Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - How many other protesting college students are getting their green cards revoked thanks to their actions? Why should we pay for these institutions that perpetuate hateful messaging when they sit on billions of dollars in endowment? Why are schools continuing to comply with DEI? 230 - PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity joins the program today. How is Pennsylvania handling the tariffs and trade war levied against China? Garrity says she is a voice for rural Pennsylvanians, is Shapiro? What are the issues that plague them the most? Does Pennsylvania have a program similar to the one Trump and Elon Musk are implementing in DOGE? Will Medicaid be touched? Where does Stacy stand on the Real ID implementation in PA? How difficult has this been for women in the Commonwealth? Stacy debunks a seemingly nice photo posted by Josh Shapiro. Will Stacy throw her hat into the ring for Governor? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Torrey examines the long-term effects of DOGE activity. Gov. Wes Moore sees his approval numbers slip. The Baltimore City Council wants BGE to reconsider rate hikes.

Torrey discusses the growing scrutiny of BGE rates by the Baltimore City Council, and Elon Musk continues his DOGE warpath.

Torrey evaluates the public response to the murder of a health insurance CEO and evaluates why there is such intense frustration with US Healthcare costs.  We also delve into developments with the Daniel Penny court case in New York City.  Plus, a Baltimore City Council member wants to end the practice of offering an invocation before sessions.

Two public servants who represent change on the Baltimore City Council join Midday. Kristerfer Burnett was elected to represent the 8th district in 2016. He has decided to retire from the council at the end of this term, which is in a couple of weeks. His successor is Paris Gray, who served in Councilman Burnett's office for four years as a community outreach coordinator. We ask the pair about their work, past and future, on the city council.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

First District Baltimore Councilman Zeke Cohen dominated the primary and general election to become the next President of the Baltimore City Council, succeeding Nick Mosby. Cohen is a Democrat who has been on the council since 2016. Cohen joins Midday to talk about his priorities as he assumes one of only three city-wide offices.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Today, a conversation about how immigration policy will change when President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. He says his intention is to hire or nominate immigration officials who have long taken hardline positions. Tom speaks with Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, the President and CEO of Global Refuge, which provides asylum services and assists refugees with resettlement. He also talks with Mark Parker, who has just been elected to serve on the Baltimore City Council to represent District 1, which includes a large Hispanic population. Community organizer Susana Barrios also joins us. She is the Vice President of the Latino Racial Justice Circle.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Torrey discusses how a dramatically different federal posture could impact Maryland Schools and the Key Bridge Recovery.  We discuss Trump's strategy to fill out his cabinet, and the implications of new Baltimore City Council leadership.

As the soon-to-be City Council President of Baltimore, Zeke Cohen returns to educate Nestor about the work of council members and how Question H is a crucial "no" vote for the realities of serving our community responsibly. Lots here on crime, schools, Harborplace and lifting our city. The post Zeke Cohen educates Nestor about work of Baltimore City Council and realities of serving community first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The death of an employee of Baltimore City's Department of Public Works worker led to an outcry from labor advocates. Now, city councilmembers are reacting, too. The City Council is scheduled to meet August 22 to examine the working conditions at the department. On August 2, Ronald Silver, 36, died of heat sickness after working his trash collection route when Baltimore City was under a Code Red heat index. His death, which his family has called “entirely preventable”, is currently under investigation by the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health and the Baltimore Police Department. At a press conference two weeks after his death, family and friends remembered Silver for his sense of humor, devotion to his family and a love of superhero movies. WYPR reporter Emily Hofstaedter was the first to report the death of Silver and spoke with eyewitnesses. She joins Midday and WYPR News Director Matt Bush to look ahead to the council hearing and discuss the latest.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

The Baltimore City Council looks to increase the minimum wage for service workers who rely on tips for income, and we discuss how that will impact the industry.  We also discuss efforts to protect "gender-affirming-care" for juveniles, and if we should discuss the topic more.  We also preview the Trump/Biden debate and discuss whether the agedness of the candidates should be considered.

. On PI Day, Torrey sneaks as many opportunities to talk about pie as he can!  We react to the Mayor's press conference announcing a major drug trafficking takedown, and former Baltimore City Council member, Dr. Helen Holton, weighs in on disparaging language used to describe former Mayor Sheila Dixon. We react to Dr. Sonja Santelises' remarks about school funding and behavior for city schools.

The 15 members of the Baltimore City Council do not elect the council's leader from among themselves like most legislative bodies. Instead, city directly elect the president of the City Council. Several candidates are vying for the role in the 2024 election. In the Democratic primary, where the winner is almost assured of winning the seat, incumbent Council President Nick Mosby faces two formidable challenges; Shannon Sneed, who represented East Baltimore on the council from 2016 to 2020, and Zeke Cohen, who has represented Southeast Baltimore's 1st District since 2016. During his time on the council, Cohen pushed for trauma-informed care and tighter rules on lobbying in the city. Now is running for Council president. What are his priorities, if elected? (Photo by Terrance Williams, The Baltimore Banner)Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump host competing appearance on the US southern border. Torrey discusses the US border policy and if either candidate is up to the task of securing the border.  Biden's physician declares the President "fit for service" but declines to do a cognitive test because it wasn't needed. We discuss the health implications for our president and if it should play a role in discussions. A carjacker gets a heavy sentence after 4 felonies, and we discuss the implications parole and probation. We also discuss Ivan Bates endorsing Zeke Cohen and how it affects Nick Mosby's bid for Baltimore City Council president.

The Baltimore City Council recently pushed forward a bill that would ban the use of all tobacco products in stadiums inside the city limits, including Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.  Is this much ado about nothing or is it hypocritical for them to ban tobacco considering the other vices they do allow?

In today's installment in our series of Conversations with the Candidates, Tom talks with Shannon Sneed. She is a former Baltimore City Council member who is running in the Democratic primary for City Council President. With the Mayor and the Comptroller, the City Council President holds one of three city-wide offices in Baltimore government. Many Council Presidents have been elected as Mayor after serving as the Chief Legislative Officer of the City. Shannon Sneed served one term on the City Council from 2016-2020, representing the 13th District. She also ran in 2022 in the Democratic Primary for Lt. Governor on the ticket with Tom Perez. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and she holds a master's degree in communications from Morgan State University. Shannon Sneed is 42 years old. She lives in Reservoir Hill with her husband and daughter.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

On latest installment in our series of Conversations with the Candidates, our guest is Baltimore City Councilmember Zeke Cohen. First elected to the council in 2016, Cohen is serving in his second term representing the 1st District. He is giving up that seat to run for City Council President, the office currently held by Council President Nick Mosby. A former educator, Zeke Cohen has been a staunch advocate for trauma informed care. In 2019 he introduced legislation that made Baltimore the first city in the US to legislate that all city agencies receive training in the science and symptomatology of trauma.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Angelette Aviles is in for Bryan Nehman today. Join him and C4 as they discuss the Baltimore City Council meeting resolution, emergency meeting at UPenn, Howard County bus drivers want to unionize, U.S. Attorney Erek Barron & mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon join the show. C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App. 

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman.  Bryan is back today.  The Baltimore City Council failed to pass a resolution condemning the acts of Hamas on October 7th.  City Councilman Issac "Yitzy" Schleiffer joined the show to discuss why he thinks his colleges failed to vote for the resolution that he introduced. Also, State Senator Corry McCray joins the show to discuss a bill he's introducing to address public safety and juvenile crime. Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!    

Today is Midday's Newswrap, and we start with Emily Hofstaedter of the WYPR news team. She is covering the Baltimore City Council's deliberations about a new map for councilman districts and a financial penalty for environmental crimes in Curtis Bay. Tom continues with Tim Prudente, enterprise reporter for the Baltimore Banner, on the latest Catholic abuse case coming out of St. Benedict's Church in Southwest Baltimore.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Baltimore City Councilwoman Odette T. Ramos of the “Fabulous 14th” District talks about her path to City Council, the highs and lows of civil service and how residents can and should work with the Baltimore City Council to realize goals for their community. Ramos also discusses current events, like the ongoing BGE controversies, and her support for Hampden's Common Ground Workers. Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. The views expressed are solely Jason V.'s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two members of the Baltimore City Council join Tom to discuss issues affecting our city. Councilmember Eric Costello represents the 11th District in central west Baltimore, while Councilmember Phylicia Porter represents District 10 in south Baltimore. What did the Council learn in its hearing on the city's response to the mass shooting at the Brooklyn Homes, and what further information do they hope to learn when they hold another hearing in mid-September? Will the Council approve the nomination of Richard Worley to be the new chief of the Baltimore Police Department? And will the organizers of Artscape be able to satisfy the logistical concerns of some major players in time to pull-off a large festival in just a few weeks?Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan as they discuss a claim made by former MONSE director Shontay Jackson that the questions raised by 2 white Baltimore City Council members were "racially" motivated. Issac "Yitzy" Schleiferr joins the show to discuss these comments. And, Brett Hollander joins the show to talk about YOUR FIRST PLACE ORIOLES!!!!! C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 am ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan as they discuss why there are closed pools in Baltimore City in the middle of summer. Why didn't the Department of Parks and Recreation have the foresight to fix these pools before summer? F.O.P, President Clyde Boatwright joins the show to discuss his testimony at the Brooklyn Homes Mass Shooting Hearing held by the Baltimore City Council a few nights ago. Also, after a 9-year-old tragically killed a 15-year-old last year, the grandmother of the 9-year-old has been convicted of failing to secure the gun that the 9-year-old used. Will this set precedent for future cases like this? C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 am ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan as they discuss a testy Baltimore City Council meeting last night over the Brooklyn Homes Mass Shooting that happened earlier this month. Baltimore City Councilman Dr. John Bullock joins the show to discuss the hearing and what needs to happen to stop another tragic event like this from happening. Also, Breaking news from Mayor Brandon Scott about a new addition coming to Baltimore City this winter. C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 am ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

A controversy is growing over equipment that BGE wants to install around homes throughout Baltimore City that will regulate natural gas pressure. The equipment, which the company has already installed at homes in several Baltimore neighborhoods, is, according to BGE, necessary for safety. In a lawsuit filed against the company, hundreds of area residents disagree. A temporary restraining order halting further installation of this equipment issued in Baltimore City Circuit court has been extended for two more months. We've invited two city residents from different neighborhoods who oppose the installation of this equipment. We also invited BGE to send a representative to speak to the residents' concerns. The company responded through a spokesperson that they cannot comment on pending litigation. Dr. Paula Fernandes is the founder and CEO of Global Scientific Solutions for Health, which works on public health issues around the world. She lives in Mt. Vernon. Claudia Towles is a business owner and realtor in Fells Point. She is also a candidate for the Baltimore City Council in District 1. Clara Longo de Freitas is a reporter for our news partner, the Baltimore Banner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Baltimore City Council approved the city's $4.4 billion budget on Wednesday. The council exercised its new power to make amendments to Mayor Brandon Scott's spending proposals. City councilmembers put their stamp on the fiscal 2024 city budget by canceling some items proposed by Mayor Brandon Scott in order to fund projects of their own. The Council withheld money for the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, boosted the Fire Department and cut some city positions that had been vacant for some time. Emily Sullivan covers City Hall for our news partner, the Baltimore Banner. She joins Tom in Studio A to talk about the process, and the result.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join C4 and Bryan as they discuss the approval of Baltimore City's yearly budget by the Baltimore City Council with Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby. Luke Broadwater joins the show to discuss what it was like on the ground when former President Trump turned himself in at a Miami courthouse. Also, Baltimore City School teachers say they are overworked and underpaid. How do you feel about this? C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 am ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

Today on Midday, guest host Emily Sullivan, a city government reporter for The Baltimore Banner, takes a deep dive into the Baltimore City budget – which is taking shape a little differently this year. For more than a century, the Baltimore City Council has had very limited power over the budget. The mayor would write it…and pass along a draft version to the council to officially vote through.The council members could make cuts to the budget, but could not reallocate the money. For example, when then-City Council President Brandon Scott led the council in cutting 22-million dollars from the Baltimore Police budget in summer 2020, he and his peers didn't have a say in where the money actually went. This budget season, that changes. Thanks to a charter amendment that voters overwhelmingly passed in November 2020, the council now has the power to move money around in Mayor Brandon Scott's $4.4 billion draft budget. Emily's first guest today is Adam Willis – a reporter at The Baltimore Banner who covers the intersection of money and politics at City Hall. Last night, he attended Taxpayer's Night…the annuual forum where Baltimoreans are invited to City Hall to express their feelings about the budget proposal directly to the city's spending board. Adam Willis joins Emily in Studio A. Later in the program, we get another perspective on last night's public forum, on the city's 2023-24 budget priorities and how they could shape the coming political season, from Sophia Silbergeld, a veteran political and business analyst and a managing partner at Adeo Advocacy, the communications and political consulting firm. Sophia Silbergeld joins Emily in Studio A.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, for the eighth consecutive year, Baltimore reached the grim milestone of more than 300 homicides in the year, with a month still to go. There are those who insist on telling the story of our city by focusing on the number of murders. But to tell it only through the lens of crime is, of course, to tell our city's story incompletely, and it does a disservice to those who help make Baltimore's story a positive one. But the murder rate is definitely something to which political and law enforcement leaders should be held accountable. Mayor Brandon Scott made promises about the rate at which violence in our city would be reduced that he has not been able to keep. Two years ago, Scott promised a 15% annual reduction in the number of annual murders. That goal remains merely an aspiration. It's not that the Mayor hasn't thought about how to improve this situation. In July of last year, he released a five year, comprehensive violence prevention plan. At the heart of this plan is GVRS, or Group Violence Reduction Strategy, launched in partnership with the Baltimore Police Department, the State's Attorney's Office and federal partners. A pilot program of GVRS has been in place for almost a year in the Western Police District. Has it been effective, and is it ready to be scaled up to other areas in the city? The plan is overseen by Shantay Jackson, who directs the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, or MONSE. Last June, a year after the plan was released, Ms. Jackson faced a frustrated Baltimore City Council, many of whose members expressed impatience with the pace of improvement. As 2022 nears a close, we've invited Director Jackson to be with us today to explain what the Group Violence Reduction Strategy is, and to assess its value moving forward. MONSE Director Shantay Jackson joins us on Zoom…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join C4 and Bryan as they discuss a vote to lower the time to receive a pension if you serve on Baltimore City Council and how this passed quickly when the city has so many other issues. Governor-elect Wes Moore calls into the show to discuss his campaign win and his plans for the state of Maryland. Also, MDTA Executive Director Will Pines joins the show to discuss the upcoming holiday travel weekend. Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

On Today's Podcast: MONSE (Mayor's Office Of Safety Engagement) Director Shantay Jackson appeared before Baltimore City Council when discussion became tense between Jackson and Councilman Mark Conway.

Maryland's highest court will hear Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox's appeal to block early vote counting. The Baltimore City Council received some preliminary answers about the recent E. Coli contamination. The City is making it easier to pay your water bill. The proposed Hopkins police force continues to attract controversy and Maryland lawmakers grill local elections officials about a shortage of polling places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Today's Podcast: DPW Director Jason Mitchell faces Baltimore City Council to answer questions regarding the recent contamination of city water.

It was a rain-soaked Tuesday morning, but for folks in West Baltimore, it was water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. E. coli bacteria has been detected in part of the water supply, and joining Tom with an update is Jason Mitchell, the Director of the Baltimore Department of Public Works… John Bullock joins us as well. He is the member of the Baltimore City Council who represents the ninth district, which includes Sandtown-Winchester and Harlem Park, the two areas most directly affected by the DPW's Boil Water Advisory… Both our guests join us via Zoom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

                                          Dr Helen Holton tells us why "Dreams deferred don't mean dreams denied", how "We're not born resilient; but we build it throughout our lives" and how "Forgiveness frees you to live stronger" hosted by Diana White. About Dr Helen Holton Dr. Helen Holton's a recovering elected official after 21 years' public service as a member of the Baltimore City Council.  The local lawmaker re-invented herself and today is a professional, multi-certified and credentialed Leadership Coach.  A modern-day renaissance woman shaped by the intersections of race, gender, political power, and privilege.  What keeps her going?  She'll tell you in one word, resilience.   The power source that keeps her solid, savvy, and soaring.  She lives an authentic life, without apology; speaks truth to power and brings light into the darkness.  A bold bridge-builder balanced and sustained by resilience – the sweet spot to her success! It's at the heart at what keeps her going.  Resilience makes her “Why” possible. She leveraged education, experience, and earned expertise, to launch Dr. Helen Holton and Associates, committed to help leaders lead with inclusion, diversity, equity, and cultural intelligence to achieve more success with less stress and greater joy in life.  From councilwoman to coach, speaker, author, and show host of Dr. Helen speaks… Strengths, Resilience & Leadership, she shows up to empower leaders to be better leaders through the best of who they are.  Passionate about human engagement, talent development, and leadership empowerment is what you get when she works with you. Episode Notes Lesson 1: A hard head makes a soft behind 05:09 Lesson 2: Nothing fast last 08:14 Lesson 3: Dreams deferred doesn't mean dreams denied 09:07 Lesson 4: We're not born resilient; we build it throughout our lives 11:57 Lesson 5: Forgiveness frees you to live stronger, it doesn't mean restoration of what was 15:22 Lesson 6: Life and death are in the power of the tongue; speak life 19:53 Lesson 7: Every day is a gift, appreciate the present, life is a choice we choose moment by moment, don't miss it 24:53 Lesson 8: Service is the price you pay for the space you occupy 27:06 Lesson 9: Love is the greatest force on this planet there is, nothing beats it 29:37 Lesson 10: Wisdom truly only comes with age 34:32  

On Today's Podcast: President Biden stops by to hang out with Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore and Baltimore City Council meets to discuss eliminating youth violence.

COVID19 cases continue to stack up in Maryland. As the new school year approaches, Baltimore City public schools have a new COVID policy for those students planning to play sports. When Baltimore County students make their way back to class, the county's head nurse says many pandemic protocols will no longer be in place.The Baltimore City Council has approved a bill aimed at stopping street and stunt racing. And a newly formed coalition takes up the homelessness issue in Baltimore by setting up camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Is In for Bryan Nehman this week. Join him and C4 as they discuss a disturbing rise in carjackings with Baltimore City Council member James Torrence. Also, Former New Jersey Governor, Christine Todd Whitman, and Andrew Yang are forging forward with a new 3rd party option for independents called "The Forward Party". Christy Todd Whitman joins the show to talk about what their mission is. And Tim Carney wrote an op-ed in the Washington Examiner that suggested a ban of smartphones in school. Is that feasible today? C4 and Bryan Nehman are live weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

Join C4 and Bryan as they discuss Baltimore City Council passed a bill that will become Charter Initiative to Restructure Oversight Board with Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming. Jayne Miller comes on the show to talk about her career and what's next for her after her retirement. Also, Mayor Brandon Scott says he's willing to listen to Ivan Bate's plan to get squeegee people off the street. C4 and Bryan Nehman are live weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

In 1985, in response to complaints about squeegeeing, the Baltimore City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting selling goods or services on the street by a vote of 18-1. The bill was initially opposed by the seven African American members of the council at that time, but they were eventually convinced that the bill wasn't a racist attempt to fine and jail young Black men. Concerns at the time included the bill might also prohibit members of the Nation of Islam from selling pies, or other vendors from selling newspapers. That same year, and remember this is almost 40 years ago, the city's Neighborhood Progress Administration created a pilot program to train youths, aged 9 to 13, about courtesy, proper clothing, grooming, correct use of squeegee equipment and safety measures.A steady stream of programs and initiatives followed in subsequent Mayoral administrations, the most recent of which is a 90 day “Squeegee Action Plan” introduced by the Scott administration last November. Police say they have identified a 15 year old “person of interest” in the death of Timothy Reynolds, a 48-year-old mechanical engineer from Hampden, who was killed on Thursday during an altercation with a group of squeegee people.The debate about squeegeeing continues, beginning with what to call the mostly boys and men who populate several corners throughout the city. Are they squeegee kids? Some aren't kids, but many are. Are they squeegee workers? Many would suggest that they are at best, panhandling and at worst, extorting money from intimidated drivers. Some have taken to calling them squeegee thugs, which perhaps makes them feel better somehow. Some of the people who squeegee have, in fact, robbed drivers and vandalized cars. Most cars get through squeegee corners without incident, and many drivers give these young men money. The practice of squeegeeing continues because it is profitable for most of the people doing it. As we have done on several other occasions here on Midday, let's spend the hour today talking about what squeegeeing means for the young people who do it, for the quality of life in our city, and for the capacity of city government to address the challenges of poverty and employment. So, let us know what you think…our number is 410.662.8780. You can email us at midday@wypr.org, or Tweet us: @MiddayWYPR. Joining Tom today are two city officials who are on the front lines of Baltimore's efforts to create alternative opportunities for the people who are squeegeeing. Faith Leach is the Deputy Mayor of Equity, Health and Human Services. In that role, she oversees Recreation and Parks, Library Services, Homeless Services, immigrant affairs, the City's COVID-19 public health response, and the Mayor's Office of African American Male Engagement… Dr. Andrey Bundleyis an experienced educator who serves as the Director of the Mayor's Office of African American Male Engagement… They join us on Zoom from City Hall.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author-Activist & Estate Planner Dr. Rosie Milligan returns to our classroom on Wednesday morning. Dr. Rosie will explain why we must get our so-called Financial House in order. Dr. Rosie will look at Prince, Aretha Franklin & Chadwick Boseman leaving without instructions for their estates. Before Dr. Rosie, Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby on his Dollar House program and more. Getting us started, Human Rights Activist & Businessman Sinclair Skinner discusses the volatile Cryptocurrency market and his recent Cuba trip. The Big Show starts on WOL 95.9 FM & 1450 AM, 1010 AM WOLB and woldcnews.com at 6 am ET., 5 am CT., 3 am PT., and 11 am BST. Call in # 800 450 7876 to participate, & listen live See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join C4 and Bryan as they discuss the Democratic Gubernatorial debate that happened last night at Maryland Public Television. There was a testy budget meeting yesterday between Marilyn Mosby and Baltimore City Council. Also, gas seems to be going up hourly. When will $5/gallon be the national average? C4 and Bryan Nehman are live weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

Join C4 and Bryan as they discuss a Baltimore City Council meeting that devolved into a shouting match last night. Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Was Moore joins the show to talk about the current controversy surrounding him and the Democratic Candidate forum that happened at Coppin State University on Tuesday night. And, Maryland State Senator Will Smith Jr joins the show to discuss the dispute between Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler. C4 and Bryan Nehman are live weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

Join C4 and Bryan as they discuss a senseless act of violence that was caught on camera in West Baltimore with Baltimore City Council member Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer. Also, Howard County Executive Dr.Calvin Ball join the show to talk about his proposed budget for Howard County that would give schools an astonishing $1.026 billion. And Elon Musk has officially purchased a controlling share of Twitter. Are you staying, going, or going back? C4 and Bryan Nehman are live weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

The court battle over redrawn council districts in Baltimore County is creating a headache for at least one candidate. A package of bills in the Baltimore City Council aim to crack down on vacant housing. The COVID-19 positivity rate remains low in Maryland, but public health officials say we're not in the clear yet. And Senate hearings are underway for the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About the guestAlicia Wilson, Esq. is Vice President of Economic Development for Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System and Associate Professor in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, Maryland. At Johns Hopkins, Alicia leads a core team focused on developing and implementing Hopkins' institution-wide strategies and initiatives as an anchor institution in and around its campuses both within the United States and abroad.  Alicia spearheads the elevation and expansion of Hopkins signature commitment to its communities through investments in real estate, economic and neighborhood development, healthcare, and education.  Prior to joining Hopkins, Alicia served as the Senior Vice President of Impact Investments and Senior Legal Counsel to the Port Covington Development Team.  Port Covington is a 235-acre redevelopment project located in Baltimore, Maryland and is one of the largest urban revitalization efforts in the United States.  As Senior Vice President of Impact Investments and Senior Legal Counsel, Alicia ensured that the $5.5 billion Port Covington Development Project generated a measurable beneficial social and environmental impact alongside a financial return for its equity investors in the project (i.e. Goldman Sachs, Kevin Plank, and other equity investors).  She led a team focused on measuring and reporting the social and environmental performance and progress of the Port Covington Project to maximize both performance and impact, while ensuring transparency and accountability to stakeholders.   Prior to being promoted to Senior Vice President of Impact Investments and Senior Legal Counsel, Alicia served as Vice President of Community Affairs and Legal Advisor to Sagamore Development Company, a Plank Industries Company.  During the 2016 Baltimore City Council legislative session, Alicia drafted key pieces of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) legislation and served as the principal negotiator of the TIF legislation and the two largest Community Benefit Agreements in the history of Baltimore associated with the passage of a $660 million TIF bill, the largest TIF awarded in the history of the United States at that time.  The negotiations of the community benefit agreements involved over 200 stakeholder groups representing tens of thousands of residents from across the City of Baltimore.  Prior to joining Sagamore Development Company, Alicia was partner at the downtown Baltimore law firm of Gordon Feinblatt — the sixth-largest, law firm in the state of Maryland.  When Alicia made partner on the eve of her seventh year of practice, she made history by becoming the first African-American to be named partner in the sixty-year history of the firm.  Alicia is a talented trial attorney and sought-after legal advisor to individuals and business owners on all aspects of real estate, financial services, and employment and labor law matters.  In her legal practice, Alicia established herself as a strategic communicator, shrewd negotiator and savvy architect of complex deals involving multiple of stakeholders and robust community engagement.    Alicia is actively involved in civic and charitable organizations.  She currently serves on the boards of the Center for Urban Families, the University of Maryland School of Law Board of Visitors, the Walters Art Museum, and the National Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program. Most notably, Alicia was recently elected as Chair of the CollegeBound Foundation and as such is the first CollegeBound Foundation alum, first woman, first African-American and youngest Board Chair in the thirty history of the organization.  Alicia also serves as Parliamentarian within the Harbor City Chapter of the Links, Incorporated and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.   Alicia is a graduate of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.  At the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Wilson was a Blaustein and Sondheim Public Affairs Scholar and, in 2003, was named the Harry S. Truman Scholar for the state of Maryland. She is the first student in the history of UMBC to be awarded this honor. Alicia was named the 2004 Andrew Levy Leadership Scholar at the University of Maryland School of Law.  In late 2004, she was also named the 2004 George L. Russell Scholar at the School of Law.  While in law school, Alicia served as the co-captain of the Maryland Law National Trial Team and led her team to be ranked the number one trial team in the country. For her accomplishments and public service, Alicia has received numerous awards and honors.  Most recently, Alicia received the 2021 Humanity of Connection Award from AT&T for her commitment and leadership in advancing anchor strategies that elevate and expand communities through economic development, healthcare, and education. She was also recognized, in 2021, by Black Enterprise as one of the 40 leaders under 40 who are “changing the world at local, national, and global levels.” Her work within Baltimore was also recently honored by the Junior League of Baltimore naming Alicia their Inaugural Woman of Distinction.  In 2020, Alicia was named to the Maryland Daily Record's 2020 VIP List, the National Bar Association's 2019 40 Under 40 List of the Nation's Top Advocates, the 2019 Whitney M. Young Award Recipient by the Greater Baltimore Urban League, a 2019 Distinguished Women by the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, and as one of Maryland's 2019 three most inspiring voices by Community Law In Action.  In 2018, Alicia was recognized as an Unstoppable Women by the UWAC Collective, as one of two Power Women of the Year by the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women, and as Community Advocate of the Year by the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce.Her professional and civic leadership have propelled her to the forefront of local and national media attention.  Most recently, Alicia was named by the Afro-American Newspaper as the Newsmaker of the Year for 2021.  In late 2021, Alicia was featured in Baltimore Style Magazine as one of Baltimore's Six Women of Strength for her leadership and civic involvement. In 2020, she was recognized as one of the Top 25 Emerging Leaders in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, by Baltimore Magazine as one of the 30 Women Shaping the Future of Baltimore, and by the Maryland Daily Record as one of Maryland's Very Important Professionals in Business.  In 2019, Alicia was profiled in Forbes magazine as the “The Black Millennial Lawyer Making Michelle Obama More Accessible to Baltimore's Youth” and Savoy magazine named her one of the “Most Influential Women in Corporate America.” Also, in 2019, Alicia was featured in the Maryland Daily Record as one of the Top 50 Influential Marylanders.  In late 2018, the National Business Journal named Alicia as one of the nation's Top 50 Influencers under 40 and in that same year Black Enterprise produced a television feature on Alicia for her work in securing the $660 million tax increment financing for the Port Covington Project.  In early 2017, Wilson was featured and honored by WBFF Fox 45 as one of Baltimore's four Champions of Courage.  And, in 2016, the Baltimore Sun profiled Alicia as one of “Baltimore's 25 Women to Watch.”  The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episode:Hopkins Connects - Entrepreneurship MattersTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

On this episode of huevoices podcast on Facebook Live, host Bobby Marvin Holmes speaks with Baltimore City Council members Phylicia Porter of the 10th District and Kristerfer Burnett of the 8th District about health disparities and keeping youth and families safe. For our second half of the conversation   Alex Warrick-Adams, executive director of Elv8 Baltimore and Tsanonda Edwards, co-founder of Above It All Baltimore joins us for a practitioners's roundtable to discuss their work to provide support and  connect youth and families with essential resources. 

This episode is Scene Two of Marauder Men, the second play in The Silver King's War series. Glenn L. Martin is meeting with the city council, accompanied by his mother, Minta.  City Hall is an imposing structure and Martin explains his search for land to build a new manufacturing complex with deference and patience.