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Monday, October 17, 2005

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Baltimore City Schools

The Baltimore City School Board agreed this month to reduce the school systems operating space. The process of evaluating all of its facilities begins with public forums this week. Mr. Morris joins us tonight for a discussion on the City School's, "Facility Solutions Planning Process."

Brian Morris

Chairman, Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners



"Omar and Pete"

In this Emmy award-winning, Oscar-nominated documentary, film maker Tod Lending profiles two men who have spent most of their lives behind bars and their journey to re-enter society as productive members. The "Omar and Pete" documentary airs on MPT Sunday October 30 at 10:30 p.m.

William "Pete" Duncan

Reformed convict, profiled in the PBS documentary, "Omar and Pete"



Dennis Ferrell

Assistant Director of Religious and Volunteer Services, Maryland Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services





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