WYPR-FM (Baltimore, MD)

WYPR is a public radio station that caters to the Baltimore, Maryland metropolitan area. It broadcasts at 88.1 MHz on the FM band. The station's studio is located in the Charles Village neighborhood in northern Baltimore, while its transmitter is situated to the west in Park Heights. Additionally, WYPR is simulcast in the Frederick and Hagerstown regions on WYPF (88.1 FM) and in Ocean City on WYPO (106.9 FM). Interestingly, the two stations broadcasting on 88.1 are not in sync; WYPF's audio is about half a second behind that of WYPR, which can make listening difficult in certain parts of Howard and Carroll counties.

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#431908

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#96817

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For Maryland Catholics, Pope Francis opened doors: ‘People found this pope different’

1 day ago | wypr.org | Liz Bowie

Pope Francis, who was known for his humble style and concern for the poor, died Monday at age 88. After being hospitalized earlier this year with double pneumonia, the pope emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday — his last public appearance, a day before his death — to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square.
Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas | WYPR

2 days ago | wypr.org

Additional heavy rain is expected across the Plains this week. With streams already swollen and the ground saturated, that leaves the area at risk of additional flooding.
Dialysis to the Docks provides welcome respite for kidney patients

5 days ago | wypr.org | Ashley Sterner

Vaunita Goodman was diagnosed with end stage renal failure in 2016. Twelve hours a day on home dialysis made herfeel isolated and trapped. Life was all about medical care, not living. Through sailing she found belonging and adventure again. In 2021, she received a kidney transplant. Now, with Dialysis to the Docks she helps other kidney patients find joy and freedom on the water. On The Record WYPR ProgramsOn the RecordWeaver Awards
Stories from the Stoop: Luke Spicknall

5 days ago | wypr.org | Ashley Sterner

Luke Spicknall tells us a stoop story of a reluctant sailor who learned a life lesson on a boat. The next live stoop show is a couple weeks away, on May 8th; it’s called “Look for the Helpers: Stories about first responders, caregivers, and unexpected heroes.” More information about live events and the Stoop podcast is at Stoopstorytelling.com.
A wind project is stalled in New York. Experts worry about impacts across the U.S.

5 days ago | wypr.org | Julia Simon |Jeongyoon Han

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has ordered a halt to an offshore wind project near the coast of Long Island. Today, Equinor, the Norwegian energy company that owns and operates the project, announced it is complying with the order and suspending all construction. President Trump, a longtime critic of wind energy, issued a moratorium on new development of offshore wind projects, one of his first executive orders upon returning to the White House.
White House rule could limit how Marylanders buy health insurance

1 week ago | wypr.org | Scott Maucione

The Trump administration is proposing rule changes to the Affordable Care Act marketplace that, if approved, will impact how Marylanders will be able to buy health insurance through the state portal. The rule, proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, would limit the amount of time people have to enroll for health insurance on the marketplace. The enrollment period would move from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15 to a new open season of Nov. 1 to Dec. 15.
2025 Maryland Legislative Tracker: What passed out of Annapolis

1 week ago | wypr.org | Matt Bush

The Maryland General Assembly adjourned for the year on April 7th after passing 878 pieces of legislation. Below is a selected list of the bills that lawmakers passed during their 90-day session. Governor Wes Moore has until May 27th to sign, veto or let bills become law without his signature. This story will be updated as bills are signed into law. Click a topic below to jump to that section.
Baltimore saw population growth for the first time in years. Is it an opportunity for growth, or a mirage?

1 week ago | wypr.org | Tom Hall

Baltimore’s population was decline for 70 years. Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released data indicating that Baltimore’s population inched up, by fewer than 800 people in 2024. Is that a trend that can be sustained? Charlie Duff is an architectural historian and developer in Baltimore who is the retired chair of Jubilee Baltimore, a non-profit organization that builds affordable and market-rate housing throughout the city.
Rep. Sarah Elfreth on busy first months in Congress, and the future of Maryland's federal workers

1 week ago | wypr.org | Tom Hall

Rep. Sarah Elfreth passed the 100-day mark in her first term representing Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. Much of her attention is focused on the plight of Maryland's federal workforce, which has seen rapid reduction under the Trump administration. In March, Elfreth introduced legislation called the “Protect Our Probationary Employees Act.” She has also held town halls and listed resources to assist federal workers who are facing layoffs.
El Salvador President says returning Maryland resident is “preposterous”

1 week ago | wypr.org | Emily Hofstaedter

During a meeting at the Oval Office on Monday, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador said he did not plan to return a Maryland man to the United States. “I'm not going to do it. I mean, the question is preposterous,” said Bukele, after reporters pressured him on whether Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, a Beltsville man, would be returned. Abrego-Garcia’s case has sparked a closely watched court battle that lawyers worry has major implications for the separation of powers and the rule of law.