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Ocean City: What's New This Summer

What's in store for Ocean City this summer? We head to the beach for a chat with the OC Mayor Rick Meehan. 

State Circle
Reckless Driving New Law 

A new state law targeting the most dangerous drivers inspired by Montgomery County officer  Sergeant Patrick Kepp.

We Thought You Ought To Know: Larry's Farewell

Longtime President & CEO of Maryland Public Television Larry D. Unger retires on June 30, 2025, but he couldn't leave without saying goodbye and thank you. Thank YOU Larry!

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Alphy’s romantic dinner is interrupted by an unannounced visit from a familiar face.

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Grantchester

Alphy’s romantic dinner is interrupted by an unannounced visit from a familiar face.

HBCU Week NOW
Top 5 HBCU Moments of the Week 

This week, your HBCU Cultural Correspondent, Dave Walters Jr., is counting down the Top 5 HBCU Stories shaking up the culture.
Subscribe and follow us @HBCUWeekNOW on Instagram and YouTube.
 

Viewers Like Me

MPT is putting you in the director’s chair! Help choose which program will premiere next on MPT and the PBS app. Vote on your favorite program for a chance to win a $100, $50 or $25 Visa gift card. Voting ends July 31st to pick the top show to spotlight! 

Turn up the fun and learning with Summer On!

Summer On!

Turn up the fun and learning with Summer On! family activity calendars. Each month features fun themes built around MPT’s Media STEPs: Select, Talk, Explore, and Play. 

HBCU Week NOW offers films about the under-told stories of sacrifice, courage, innovation, and hope that chronicle HBCU contributions to science, medicine, history, education, civil rights, the arts, music, sports, and more!

HBCU Week NOW

HBCU Week NOW offers films about the under-told stories of sacrifice, courage, innovation, and hope that chronicle HBCU contributions to science, medicine, history, education, civil rights, the arts, music, sports, and more! 

Explore PBS Dramas

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Explore PBS Dramas

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

The PBS App

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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!

Stream Episodes - Artworks

STREAM EPISODES

Artworks

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

Protect My Public Media

If you believe in the power of public media, now is the time to make your voice heard. Visit Protect My Public Media today to tell Congress why MPT and public media matter to you. Decisions made in the coming weeks will shape the future of public media for years to come. 

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Programs and Initiatives

Community & Culture

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

MPT Kids - For Children and Parents

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!

Next Avenue

For the Booming Older Generation

Next Avenue

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