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WATCH LIVE: Coverage of floor proceedings during the 447th session of the Maryland General Assembly. Dates and start times will vary throughout the 90-day session.  

Gov. Moore announces plan to save $50M by ‘modernizing’ Maryland government (WYPR)

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced a new effort to save $50 million by streamlining and “modernizing” state government spending.

General Assembly: Here’s what lawmakers say are their priorities this year (The Baltimore Banner)

Over the next 90 days, Maryland lawmakers will face a big lift attacking a nearly $3 billion budget gap, but the members of the General Assembly come to Annapolis with priorities reflecting their constituents’ interests.

ICYMI: Remembering President Jimmy Carter (PBS News Special Coverage) 

Funeral service for Jimmy Carter held at Washington National Cathedral. 

State Circle

Friday, December 20, 2024

Growing fears about forever chemicals in your water, how big is the problem and who is at risk?

Catch Up on All Creatures Great and Small - Binge Seasons 1-4 FREE NOW

Watch FREE Now! Enjoy all seasons, free in the US & Territories, from November 28-December 23.

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Maryland Farm & Harvest

Raising Competitive 4H Showpigs; Agvocates; Al Spoler at the Caroline County Peach Festival.

HBCU WEEK NOW

Accelerating Dreams: The Road to Motorsports Excellence

Watch the #HBCUWeekNOW original short film featuring Rajah Caruth, one of NASCAR's rising stars, shining a light on Winston-Salem State University (WSSU).

MPT Presents

Grandma's Hands with Craig Sewell

Maryland families share family recipes which have been passed on through generations.

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Extended access to your favorite PBS programs. Look for the "blue compass" symbol, then click to sign on and watch!

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Explore PBS Dramas

Gripping crime dramas, breathtaking period dramas, and captivating international drama shows from MASTERPIECE and more!

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The PBS App

Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, connect with your local station, and more — anywhere you watch.

Download the New MotorWeek App

Watch and listen to the latest MotorWeek content all in one place with the MotorWeek app! No need to sign up, just download the app and you’ll never miss a mile of MotorWeek!

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Outdoors Maryland

Thought-provoking stories depicting the region's diverse collection of ecosystems, people, and places.

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Chesapeake Bay Week Programs

Stories of past and present offer a lively, local and insightful look at this mighty yet fragile source of wonder.

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Climate, Nature & Our Planet

Watch documentaries and read articles about how our climate is changing with the perspective of climate scientists.

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Maryland Farm & Harvest

The series that puts a human face on farming while telling the stories of the industry that built this nation.

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Chesapeake Collectibles

Explore the region's history through the intriguing stories of its antiques and treasures. And their values will amaze you!

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Artworks

Putting a focus on local and regional artists working in a remarkable range of genres.

PROGRAM AND EXTRAS

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.

PROGRAM AND EXTRAS

Becoming Frederick Douglass

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.

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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass

Two original documentaries and a companion website shed light on the lives of a pair of towering icons in the struggle to end slavery.

MPT Digital Studios

Maryland Underground: Thompson Farm

Can we determine exactly where Harriet Tubman was born?

Programs and Initiatives

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

MPT presents a variety of programming that strives to represent more of our region’s diverse people, history, and culture. 

MPT KIDS

For Children and Parents

STREAM the PBS Kids channel; learn what's new in children's programs, games, and apps; advice for raising kids; activities ideas; and more!

For the Booming Older Generation

Next Avenue

Our daily content delivers vital ideas, context and perspectives on issues that matter most as we age.

PBS NEWSHOUR

News, Analysis, Top Headlines, Live Coverage

Turn to PBS NewsHour for solid, reliable reporting that has made it one of the most trusted news programs on television.