This is the Villena family. Their living room is in Baltimore City. Their dining room is in Baltimore County. You think your bills are complicated? Here's a story about the centuries-old political tug-of-war over the city/county line WYPR The Maryland Curiosity Bureau wypr.org/2022-05-09/cou…

'Pit Beef.' I've always seen the roadside signs, but I'd never tried one. Have you? This week's The Maryland Curiosity Bureau WYPR was an education, with props to Baltimore Food Blogger food blogger Simone Phillips & food writer Allison Robicelli. wypr.org/2022-05-16/wha…

Maryland's official state sport is jousting, which is weird. So is the story of how it happened The Maryland Curiosity Bureau WYPR #jousting wypr.org/2022-05-24/how…

This week's WYPR The Maryland Curiosity Bureau took me into the tunnels beneath an abandoned military bunker to answer a question for listener Carmen Brock. Tune in if you want to hear what I sound like when I'm scared sh*tless. wypr.org/2022-06-01/wha…

Remember the coffin of Mathilda Lorenz? Aaron Henkin delved into the mystery with me for an episode of The Maryland Curiosity Bureau. We even visited a cemetery that brought me near the graves of my ancestors. 💀Listen here: wypr.org/2022-11-14/wha…

.WYPR's Maryland Curiosity Bureau's latest features new reporting on my and Liz Bowie's summer investigation into how the state is managing its deer population. Come for the great Aaron Henkin storytelling, stay to hear him smell deer repellent. wypr.org/2022-11-21/why…

Hey Baltimore locals, can you help me find some city benches that still have the "Greatest City in America" slogan painted on them? Asking for myself and my friend @KrishnaS1241 The Baltimore Banner Thanks!

Day 5 of working from home. (Take a wild guess why.) Home office = one half of the dining room table. Good episode coming Monday, though. WYPR The Baltimore Banner The Maryland Curiosity Bureau

Great question on this week's The Maryland Curiosity Bureau from a listener who's far from home. WYPR U.S. Coast Guard wypr.org/2022-12-12/who…

Ever wonder who removes graffiti in Baltimore? It's an uphill battle, but BaltimoreDPW Eric Ford is out there every day, undaunted, with a Dustless Blaster. You'll meet him & his partner on the new The Maryland Curiosity Bureau from WYPR & The Baltimore Banner wypr.org/2023-01-02/who…

Thanks to Aaron Henkin for featuring the story of Agi Jambor in the latest episode of The Maryland Curiosity Bureau, and to Wendel Patrick for the performance. Listen here: wypr.org/2023-01-09/who…

This photo was taken, like, less than a minute after I first met these two fellow Baltimoreans today. Courtanae and Nicole, whoever you are, you made my day. #fastfriends (Thanks for the pic, @KrishnaS1241)

You can hear me get schooled by an 8-year-old (and learn some cool stuff about lacrosse history) on the new episode of the @mcbpodcast from WYPR & The Baltimore Banner wypr.org/2023-01-16/why…

Ever wonder about those benches around town that say, "Baltimore, The Greatest City in America"? Here's the story. The Maryland Curiosity Bureau WYPR The Baltimore Banner clara longo de freitas wypr.org/2023-01-23/wha…

Do you feel like you get called for jury duty in Baltimore all the time? You're not alone. Here's why. The Maryland Curiosity Bureau WYPR The Baltimore Banner Hallie Miller wypr.org/2023-01-30/why…

Curious about what kind of effect the speed cameras are having on I-83 (AKA Baltimore's Grand Prix)? Hallie Miller and I got the scoop from Baltimore City DOT on the new The Maryland Curiosity Bureau from WYPR & The Baltimore Banner wypr.org/2023-02-13/are…

This week, I tried to figure out why Baltimore City Schools kids don't have school buses & have to ride the MTA Maryland to & from school. It's an old mystery with present-day repercussions. WYPR The Maryland Curiosity Bureau. Check it out: wypr.org/2023-02-27/why…

I admit I've never really understood what community schools are or how they work. Now I know, thanks to The Baltimore Banner reporters Hallie Miller and 𝐾𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝐺𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑡ℎ. We visited some schools together and got an education, on the The Maryland Curiosity Bureau WYPR wypr.org/2023-04-03/wha…