Melissa Gerr

Baltimore

Writer and Producer, On the Record at WYPR-FM (Baltimore, MD)

Writer and producer, WYPR radio. Tweets are mine, all mine! Unless it's a retweet, then it's not.

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Articles

Ahead of his time? Who was Baltimore-bred journalist Murray Kempton?

1 week ago | wypr.org | Sheilah Kast |Melissa Gerr

After his childhood of “shabby gentility,” in Baltimore, Murray Kempton’s New York newspaper columns spanned the 20 century with clear insights about who America was leaving behind. We talk with Andrew Holter, the editor of a new collection of Kempton’s journalism. Holter will speak at Writer's LIVE at Enoch Pratt Library Tuesday April 15, and at the Union Market location of Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. on Thurs. May 8. On The Record WYPR ProgramsOn the Recordauthor interviews
Stories from the Stoop: In search of common ground

1 week ago | wypr.org | Ashley Sterner |Melissa Gerr

Here's a Stoop Story from Adam Stone about discovering how to grow together as a family. You can hear more stories and find information about live events and the Stoop podcast at StoopStorytelling.com . On The Record On the RecordWYPR ProgramsStoop Storytelling
As Sine Die looms, what are Maryland lawmakers' priorities?

2 weeks ago | wypr.org | Sheilah Kast |Ashley Sterner |Melissa Gerr |Rachel Baye

Maryland’s massive budget deficit has loomed over the General Assembly session that’s wrapping up. Today is Sine Die. What taxes are lawmakers raising? What spending do they intend to cut? How are they preparing Maryland for the Trump administration’s changes? We ask Rachel Baye, WYPR senior reporter and editor and Brian Sears of 'Maryland Matters' as the legislature starts its last day. On The Record WYPR ProgramsOn the RecordMaryland General Assembly 2025
'Cloud Nebula' is out of this world!

2 weeks ago | wypr.org | Ashley Sterner |Melissa Gerr

1 of 2 — Astronaut Symphony Image 1 Credit_Dagfoto.jpg Astronaut Symphony, a part of Cloud Nebula, by AfroHouse. Photo: Dagfoto Matthew Paul D'Agostino 2 of 2 — Astronaut Symphony Image 2 Credit_Dagfofo.jpg Astronaut Symphony, a part of Cloud Nebula, by AfroHouse.
Stories from the Stoop: Navigating life's path

3 weeks ago | wypr.org | Melissa Gerr

Here's a Stoop Story from Stacey Lee about finding your spark ... and paying it forward. The next live Stoop event happens April 9 at Checkerspot brewing. The theme is Battling the Elements: Stories about confronting the forces of nature. More info here. On The Record WYPR ProgramsOn the RecordStoop Storytelling
Stories from the Stoop: Love on the radio!

2 months ago | wypr.org | Melissa Gerr

Here's a Stoop Story from Katherine Gorman about looking for love, and finding … herself. Find more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series - including upcoming live events and the Stoop podcast - at Stoopstorytelling.com On The Record On the RecordWYPR ProgramsStoop Storytelling
Charm City Sings makes room for everyone

2 months ago | wypr.org | Melissa Gerr

Each week two hundred people check their worries at the door and raise their voices in song. We meet members of Charm City Sings, and its driving force, Heidi Ackerman. Featured: tenor Patrick McGroarty, soprano 1 Renee Bourke, bass Mark Newsom,soprano 1 Pearl Laaveg, tenor Eric Zhunio, soprano 2 Kathy Helzlsouer and of course the other 190 or so choir members. 'Fall in Love with Charm City Sings' benefit happens Sat. Feb. 15 from 4-6pm at Monument City Brewing, more info here.
Stories from the Stoop: When you are enough!

Jan 9, 2025 | wypr.org | Melissa Gerr

Here's a Stoop Story from D.C. Colburn about acknowledgment, acceptance, and self-determination. Get more info about live events and the Stoop podcast at Stoopstorytelling.com On The Record On the RecordWYPR ProgramsStoop Storytelling
Stories from the Stoop: Stand by your beliefs!

Oct 31, 2024 | wypr.org | Melissa Gerr

Here's a Stoop Story from Barbara Skidmore about standing up for what you believe in, even when it’s against the expectations of others. Next up for live Stoop Storytelling: Creating Art, Creating Change:Art as a Tool for Healing Communities. It happens at AVAM on Thursday, November 14, at 7 pm. On The Record WYPR ProgramsOn the RecordStoop Storytelling
Baltimore's SquashWise motivates kids on and off the courts

Aug 27, 2024 | wypr.org | Melissa Gerr

1 of 5 — Action Shot Tsucalas_compressed.jpg Jaylen Harris is a junior at Baltimore City College. He plays on the SquashWise high performance team. Photo: Plaid Photo/Justin Tsucalas 2 of 5 — Squashwise_2023-05-17_TSUCALAS_2C7A8029.jpg Marisa Coleman is a sophomore at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. She plays on the SquashWise high performance team and travels regularly to compete and train.