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Following its recent meeting in Chicago, the Affinity Group Coalition (AGC) has announced Robert Shuman, president and CEO of Maryland Public Television, as its newly elected chair. The national group is a coalition representing all public television stations with a mission to address system-wide issues of critical interest to public television stations nationwide.

Release Date: October 03, 2008 full story

Join MPT, Howard County Conservancy and the much-loved “Miss Jean” Saturday, October 4 at 3p.m. for the dedication of the historic Hodgepodge Lodge at the conservancy’s annual Fall Festival. (Baltimore Sun photo by Doug Kapustin)

Release Date: October 02, 2008 full story

With a shared mission of promoting, supporting and encouraging Maryland’s thriving arts community, MPT Foundation, Inc. of Maryland Public Television (MPT) and the Weinberg Center for the Arts have entered into a media partnership. The joint venture cements a longstanding relationship between the two non-profit organizations that emphasizes shared values and cross-promotion.

Release Date: September 24, 2008 full story

Thundering Hooves: Maryland Steeplechase Racing, premiering on MPT September 25 at 10 p.m., gives horse racing fans an all-access pass behind the excitement as cameras follow owners, trainers, jockeys and horses as they prepare for and participate in Maryland’s steeplechase races, held annually each spring, including the Maryland Hunt Cup, the most prestigious timber race in the world.

Release Date: September 17, 2008 full story

Join MPT's Bob the Vid Tech as he explores where our food really comes from: farms! Both children and adults will follow Bob and meet the busy people involved in Maryland’s agricultural industry as MPT premiers Bob the Vid Tech: The Mystery of the Missing Pizza Monday, September 22 at 9 a.m.

Release Date: September 16, 2008 full story

Steven Raichlen, creator of the award-winning public television series, Barbecue University and author of the best-selling Barbecue Bible and How to Grill is back with a sizzling new television show designed to help viewers take their grilling skills to the next level: Primal Grill with Steven Raichlen. To celebrate this new grilling series, MPT is hosting the Summer Sizzle contest and event.

Release Date: August 05, 2008 full story

Governor Martin O’Malley will join MPT host Jeff Salkin for a live, in-studio interview on Direct Connection Monday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Release Date: July 25, 2008 full story

Governor Martin O’Malley has appointed Washington County Public Schools Superintendent Elizabeth Morgan to the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission. Established in 1966, the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission—a governor-appointed, 11-member body—oversees the critical infrastructure necessary for delivery of programming on MPT and helps guide the broadcaster’s strategic vision.

Release Date: June 16, 2008 full story

Experience the journey—and meet the pioneers—behind Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and its impact around the world with Global Harbors: A Waterfront Renaissance, a new 60-minute documentary shot in HD that will air on MPT Tuesday, June 10 at 10 p.m.

Release Date: June 02, 2008 full story