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🦦 River Otter poop = Scientfic Data? #otters #chesapeakebay

Title: 🦦 River Otter poop = Scientfic Data? #otters #chesapeakebay
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: At the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Anne Arundel County, scientists Katrina Lohan and Calli Wise are using trail cameras and otter droppings ("scat") to better understand river otter diet and behavior in Chesapeake Bay waterways.

Chesapeake Bay Week, April 19-25 on MPT. Don't miss out! www.mpt.org/bayweek

What River Otter Poop Reveals about their Hidden Lives | Outdoors Maryland

Title: What River Otter Poop Reveals about their Hidden Lives | Outdoors Maryland
Runtime: 8:33
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: River otters are popping up in some surprising places, and researchers want to know if these top predators are truly thriving. Meet a duo of otters up close at the Calvert Marine Museum, before joining scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center as they search local otter hot spots for clues about the lives of these charismatic creatures. Plus, learn how the National Aquarium’s Harbor Wetlands are providing an urban refuge for wildlife – including otters.

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Original Air Date: 2/10/2026

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MPT Travel Club: Trains, Tall Ships & Tanglewood!

Title: MPT Travel Club: Trains, Tall Ships & Tanglewood!
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: The MPT Travel club is on the move! Tour highlights include: Train rides on Cape Cod Central Railway, the Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington and back, the Café Lafayette Dinner Train, and the Winnipesaukee Turkey Dinner Train; Guided sightseeing on Cape Cod to include: Historic Route 6A on Cape Cod, Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor’s Center, Cape Cod Windmill, Cape Cod Lighthouse, Whale Watch Cruise or Dune Tour; Boston Harbor Cruise aboard the Spirit of Boston or the Odyssey to see the Tall Ships, plus free time to explore the tall ships docked in Boston Harbor; much more.

Why Creative Spaces Gives Artists True Freedom | Artworks

Title: Why Creative Spaces Gives Artists True Freedom | Artworks
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Creative institutions have long been safe havens for artists and creative minds throughout the nation. Artworks host Wendel Patrick visits local institutions Creative Alliance and Maryland Art Place and discusses the strength found in these spaces.

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Preview: Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories - Premieres Sunday, April 19 at 7pm on MPT

Title: Preview: Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories - Premieres Sunday, April 19 at 7pm on MPT
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: “Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories” examines the waterways that shape and sustain the Bay’s landscapes and communities, from the perspective of those that live, work, and play in the watershed. Watch expert whitewater kayakers navigate Great Falls – the Potomac’s notorious stretch of waterfalls and rapids; follow a pair of acclaimed driftwood artists as they search for inspiration along the Patuxent; and join prospectors panning for gold in the Susquehanna, a river with ancient roots.

"Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories" aired Sunday, April 19 at 7pm on MPT. Watch the full film here: https://video.mpt.tv/video/lifeblood-chesapeake-river-stories-j1uo55/

Major funding for “Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories” is provided by The Nature Conservancy. Additional funding is provided by Watermark and MPT's Chesapeake Circle.

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Tap dancing—a form of dance rooted in culture and history 🕺 #tapdance #dancing #history

Title: Tap dancing—a form of dance rooted in culture and history 🕺 #tapdance #dancing #history
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description

NASA's Artemis II Space Mission to the Moon I Direct Connection I Monday, April 6, 2026

Title: NASA's Artemis II Space Mission to the Moon I Direct Connection I Monday, April 6, 2026
Runtime: 26:49
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Host Jeff Salkin talks with state leaders about the 2026 Maryland Legislative Session around the state budget, housing and other issues. Also, local planetary scientist Dr. Mehdi Benna (UMBC) talks about NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon. Watch Direct Connection on MPT every Monday at 7pm ET.

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Watch Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists track Maryland Blue Crab populations 🦀

Title: Watch Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists track Maryland Blue Crab populations 🦀
Runtime: 0:25
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description

How Blue Crabs are Caught—and Studied—in the Chesapeake Bay | Outdoors Maryland

Title: How Blue Crabs are Caught—and Studied—in the Chesapeake Bay | Outdoors Maryland
Runtime: 8:21
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: On Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, two boats—with two very different missions—set out in search of blue crabs. Scientists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources trawl the Bay’s bottom, collecting data that will help them track blue crab populations and movements, and understand how this iconic Bay species is impacted by changing temperatures and salinity. Meanwhile, charter boat captain Jason Seman introduces new customers to a traditional harvest method: “trotlining” for crabs.

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Original Air Date: 2/1/2022

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The Maryland Oral History Project: Vincent Lancisi in conversation with Carolyn Black-Sotir

Title: The Maryland Oral History Project: Vincent Lancisi in conversation with Carolyn Black-Sotir
Runtime: 29:25
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Vincent Lancisi, the founding artistic director of Baltimore's Everyman Theatre, speaks with Carolyn Black-Sotir about his career and why he chose Baltimore as the home for the professional resident theatre company.

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Tap Dance's Deep History and Legacy | Artworks

Title: Tap Dance's Deep History and Legacy | Artworks
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: This episode of Artworks observes the creative world of tap dancer, choreographer, and interdisciplinary artist Brinae Ali. Unpacking tap dance's deep history and legacy, Brinae and Ali discuss the Art of Tap Dance.

#tapdance #tapping #art

Kolpeace Johnson's TRANSFORMS art into entertainment! #visualart #performance

Title: Kolpeace Johnson's TRANSFORMS art into entertainment! #visualart #performance
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description

Your Health: Advances in Brain Injury Treatment

Title: Your Health: Advances in Brain Injury Treatment
Runtime: 8:12
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: MPT's Jeff Salkin talks to Dr. Eugenio Rocksmith, Neurologist, University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute, about the progress in recovering from traumatic brain injuries. https://www.umms.org/rehab

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At Owl Moon Raptor Center, rescuing birds of prey is a priority 🦅 #wildliferescue

Title: At Owl Moon Raptor Center, rescuing birds of prey is a priority 🦅 #wildliferescue
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description

Maryland State House Update on Juvenile Justice Bill

Title: Maryland State House Update on Juvenile Justice Bill
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Baltimore Banner reporter Madeleine O’Neill joins Jeff Salkin to break down the latest from the Maryland State House, including new developments on a key juvenile justice bill. Watch the full episode: https://video.mpt.tv/video/friday-march-20-2026-srqikk/

Saving A Baby Owl–And Other Birds of Prey | Outdoors Maryland

Title: Saving A Baby Owl–And Other Birds of Prey | Outdoors Maryland
Runtime: 8:20
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: When Maryland’s birds of prey are in need of a helping hand, the team at Owl Moon Raptor Center comes to the rescue. Follow along as they rescue and rehab owls, ospreys, eagles and more. Plus, tag along with a father-daughter falconry duo to experience the thrill of hunting with hawks.

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Original Air Date: 12/2/2025

#environmentalsustainability #wildlife

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Preview: Bay to Baltimore - Chesapeake Bay Week 2026

Title: Preview: Bay to Baltimore - Chesapeake Bay Week 2026
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Ultramarathon open water swimmer and painter Katie Pumphrey hopes to become the first person to swim 24 miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s newly swimmable Inner Harbor. As she trains for and promotes this difficult swim, Pumphrey must face a public who thinks she's crazy to swim in the historically polluted waters.

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Exploring Electrifying Visual Art | Artworks

Title: Exploring Electrifying Visual Art | Artworks
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: In this episode, Artworks host Wendel Partick discusses the electric, innovative, and captivating work of visual artist Kolpeace Johnson. Kolpeace, a performance and community painter, tackles topics of belonging, joy, and resilience. Join Artworks as we unpack The Art of Visual Art.

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In this episode, Artworks reflects on the history, impact, and significance of DJing in national and local cultures. From internationally acclaimed DJ Jahi Sundance to Artwork's host Wendel Patrick, Artworks studies The Art of DJing.

#visualart #community #art

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Fashion isn't just clothing, it's art 🎨 #fashion #history

Title: Fashion isn't just clothing, it's art 🎨 #fashion #history
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description

Preview: MFH Episode 1313 | Kids learn about grains; Urban farm; Fish pepper cuisine

Title: Preview: MFH Episode 1313 | Kids learn about grains; Urban farm; Fish pepper cuisine
Runtime: 0:21
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: By bringing the kids to the farm they gain an understanding of just where their food is coming from. Then, Denzel Mitchell, through the Baltimore Farm Alliance, have brought the farm to the city. Plus, a farmer (Denzel Mitchell) and a chef (Spike Gjerde) come together in a celebration of farm to skillet cuisine utilizing the nearly forgotten fish pepper and learn how it’s intrinsically linked to the enslaved people of the Chesapeake.

Maryland Farm & Harvest: Episode 1313 premieres Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7pm on MPT-HD.

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🌳 Below are 11 Maryland giants you can visit ⬇️ #trees #nature

Title: 🌳 Below are 11 Maryland giants you can visit ⬇️ #trees #nature
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: 1. Goshen Elm — at Goshen Elm Park, Montgomery County

2. State Champion Sycamore — at Dickerson Conservation Park, Montgomery County

3. County Champion Tuliptree — at Susquehanna Stat Park, Harford County

4. State Champion White Oak — at Brick Meeting House, Cecil County

5. State Champion Bald Cypress — at Clifton Park, Baltimore City

6. State Champion Shumard Oak — at C&O Canal National Historical Park, Montgomery County

7. State Champion Northern Red Oak — at Meadowside Nature Center, Montgomery County

8. National Champion Littleleaf Linden — at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Harford County

9. County Champion Eastern Cottonwood — at Stanley Park, Washinton County

10.County Champion Black Oak — at Newtowne Neck State Park, St. Mary's County

11.State Champion Cherrybark Oak — at Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area, Queen Anne's...

Title: Finding Your Roots Fireside Chat
Runtime: 51:07
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: On March 13, MPT held a virtual screening of Finding Your Roots, Season 12, Episode 7, followed by an interactive fireside chat. Our speakers provided insight into the show and commentary on the complexities of tracing African American genealogy in the U.S.

About the panelists:
Moderator - Jaelon T. Moaney, Deputy Director of the Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience at Washington College
Darius Johnson, Director of the Chesapeake Heartland Project
Corey Lewis, Assistant State Archivist, Maryland State Archives

Episode 7 of this season of Finding Your Roots follows two celebrated musicians, Lizzo and Flea, as the episode tracks their family trees across Europe, Australia, and the American South. Along the way, viewers will uncover long-lost stories of the duo's ancestors who continue to inspire their work.

To learn more about our collaboration, watch episodes of Finding Your Roots, and find Maryland-specific genea...

Searching for Maryland’s Biggest Trees | Outdoors Maryland

Title: Searching for Maryland’s Biggest Trees | Outdoors Maryland
Runtime: 6:24
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: For 100 years, the Maryland Big Tree Program has celebrated the state’s largest oaks, elms, poplars and more. Tag along with a cohort of volunteers as they track down and measure towering specimens in Montgomery County—and determine whether they’re big enough to make the list. Plus, pay a visit to what could be the largest English elm in the world.

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Original Air Date: 11/18/2025

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Title: The 2026 MPT Auction is almost here!
Runtime: 0:21
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Bidder Bucks are back! Register by midnight April 30th and you might win up to $100 towards your bids! The Auction is May 1 -8, so go to mpt.org/auction TODAY!

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Title: Preview: Chesapeake Bay Week 2026
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Immerse yourself in stories celebrating Maryland’s defining natural resource during MPT’s 22nd annual Chesapeake Bay Week, premiering April 19–25. Audiences will enjoy more than 30 programs and documentaries exploring the unique ecosystems and culture of our nation’s largest estuary, with even more compelling content available for streaming through the PBS app.

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These scientists are tracking whales off Maryland's coast 🐋#whales #science #marinelife

Title: These scientists are tracking whales off Maryland's coast 🐋#whales #science #marinelife
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 months ago
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Akio Evans: A Revolutionary Shoe Muralist | Artworks

Title: Akio Evans: A Revolutionary Shoe Muralist | Artworks
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Artworks examines the art of Baltimore-based designer Akio Evans. The works of Akio, a shoe muralist, have been worn by Dave Chapelle, Kevin Hart, and Dr. Dre and collected by pop culture moguls Pharrell Williams, Spike Lee, and Ava DuVernay. This episode unpacks the Art of Fashion through conversations with Artworks host Wendel Patrick.

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ICE Enforcement in Montgomery & Wicomico Counties | State Circle

Title: ICE Enforcement in Montgomery & Wicomico Counties | State Circle
Runtime: 3:23
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: On the latest episode of State Circle, host Jeff Salkin is joined by Montgomery and Wicomico County Executives to discuss the latest ICE enforcement happening in their areas of Maryland.

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Preview: Unfiltered - Chesapeake Bay Week 2026

Title: Preview: Unfiltered - Chesapeake Bay Week 2026
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Oyster farming is spreading across the Eastern Shore, but farmers and environmentalists fear new challenges presented by the Bay’s changing tides! "Unfiltered" explores how conservation, culture, and industry are mingling in the region to create new hurdles and opportunities for farmers new and old.

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Preview: Saving Chesapeake Bay: A Cleaner Future

Title: Preview: Saving Chesapeake Bay: A Cleaner Future
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Is the Chesapeake Bay actually getting cleaner? After a 40 year commitment to restore the Bay, many wonder whether it’s really on track to recover. What still needs to be done to make Chesapeake Bay’s waters noticeably better so its fisheries can thrive for years to come? "Saving Chesapeake Bay: A Cleaner Future" explores that question and more.

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Preview: MFH Episode 1312 | Maryland's food distribution system, livestock turned hydroponics farm

Title: Preview: MFH Episode 1312 | Maryland's food distribution system, livestock turned hydroponics farm
Runtime: 0:21
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: When night falls, an entire logistic ecosystem in Maryland stirs forming the backbone of our food economy. Plus, Mushrooms don’t grow themselves; see what the folks at Manchester Mushrooms have to do to grow, market and sell mushrooms. Then, Al Spoler visits Red Acres Farm in Worton, Maryland to learn about how a once livestock farm turned into a hydroponics operation. Maryland Farm & Harvest: Episode 1312 premieres Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7pm on MPT-HD.

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As early a April, NASA will be launching the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972 🌘

Title: As early a April, NASA will be launching the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972 🌘
Runtime: 1:26
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: #nasa #moon #astronomy #space #science

DJ'ing is an artform that goes back generations 💿🎼 #music #dj #art

Title: DJ'ing is an artform that goes back generations 💿🎼 #music #dj #art
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 8 months ago
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The Hidden Whale Highway off Maryland’s Coast | Outdoors Maryland

Title: The Hidden Whale Highway off Maryland’s Coast | Outdoors Maryland
Runtime: 10:19
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Off Maryland’s Atlantic coast, beneath the waves and boat traffic, lies a hidden highway of migratory whales. Journey out to sea with a team of biologists from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Tailwinds Project, and discover how they’re keeping tabs on these enormous marine mammals using sound.

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Original Air Date: 11/182025

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Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults #colorectalcancer #colorectalcancerawareness

Title: Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults #colorectalcancer #colorectalcancerawareness
Runtime: 1:52
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. A new report from the American Cancer Society shows colorectal cancer diagnoses are rising among younger adults. What’s behind the trend? Dr. Ekta Gupta of the University of Maryland Medical Center joins Jeff Salkin to discuss.

Title: The Art of DJ'Ing | Artworks
Runtime: 26:31
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: In this episode, Artworks reflects on the history, impact, and significance of DJing in national and local cultures. From internationally acclaimed DJ Jahi Sundance to Artwork's host Wendel Patrick, Artworks studies The Art of DJing.

#music #dj #history

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Title: Preview: Downton Abbey Season 1
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), "Downton Abbey" depicts the lives of the noble Crawley family and the staff who serve them, set at their Edwardian country house in 1912. Featuring an all-star cast, including Hugh Bonneville (MASTERPIECE CLASSIC "Miss Austen Regrets"), Dame Maggie Smith (Harry Potter) and Elizabeth McGovern. Laura Linney hosts.When the Titanic goes down, Lord Grantham loses his immediate heirs and his daughter Mary loses her fiance, throwing Downton Abbey and its servants into turmoil. The new heir turns out to be Matthew, a lowly lawyer with novel ideas about country life. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Dame Maggie Smith and Elizabeth McGovern.

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Stem and Vine views horticulture is an art form 🎨 #horticulture #medicine #smallbusiness #baltimore

Title: Stem and Vine views horticulture is an art form 🎨 #horticulture #medicine #smallbusiness #baltimore
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description

Your Health: Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults

Title: Your Health: Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults
Runtime: 11:07
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: MPT's Jeff Salkin talks to doctor Ekta Gupta about the alarming rise in colorectal cancer in younger adults.

Ekta Gupta, MD
UMMC Midtown Campus
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The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman museum focuses on highlighting generational black history #history

Title: The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman museum focuses on highlighting generational black history #history
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description

Drop in Baltimore's Violent Crime Rate - Direct Connection

Title: Drop in Baltimore's Violent Crime Rate - Direct Connection
Runtime: 13:52
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Who gets the credit for the drop in violent crimes in Baltimore? MPT's Jeff Salkin talks with the Baltimore City's State Attorney Ivan Bates.

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Preview: More Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Special

Title: Preview: More Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Special
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Return to the world of manners with Alastair Bruce, "Downton Abbey's" historical advisor. With interviews with cast members like Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery, the program navigates the social protocol of aristocrats and servants in the 1920s.

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Inside Maryland’s Hyperlocal Weather Network | Outdoors Maryland

Title: Inside Maryland’s Hyperlocal Weather Network | Outdoors Maryland
Runtime: 8:31
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: What if you could zoom in on your local weather? Join James Hyde and a team from the University of Maryland as they build the Maryland Mesonet—a statewide network of weather monitoring stations. As this Mesonet expands across the state, it not only gathers critical meteorological data to help predict weather-related challenges, it also acts as a training ground for the next generation of meteorologists. Tracking weather patterns is especially vital for aviation at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, where Erin Thompson uses both high-end technology and her observational skills to ensure flight safety.

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Title: The Beauty of Horticulture | Artworks
Runtime: 26:31
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Established in 2020, Stem and Vine has quickly become a community stable and a space where the beauty of plants and the richness of cultural expression converge. Stop in with Artworks host Wendel Patrick at the Baltimore-based shop to discover the Art of Stem and Vine.

#horticulture #smallbusiness #community

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Preview: MFH Episode 1311 | Sustainable farming; Hemp is the new cash crop; Fine wines

Title: Preview: MFH Episode 1311 | Sustainable farming; Hemp is the new cash crop; Fine wines
Runtime: 0:21
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: A Maryland livestock farmer shows how hard work, innovation, and care for the land come together to raise animals sustainably—protecting the Chesapeake Bay and the nearby Liberty Reservoir. Then, farmer Andy Bennet is dedicated to reviving hemp as a Maryland Cash Crop. Then, Al finds fine wines and a stunning historic property just thirty minutes outside of Baltimore on this week’s Local Buy.
Maryland Farm & Harvest: Episode 1311 premieres Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7pm on MPT-HD.

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Analysis of the US-Iran War Conflict: Escalation in the Middle East - Direct Connection

Title: Analysis of the US-Iran War Conflict: Escalation in the Middle East - Direct Connection
Runtime: 9:14
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: MPT's Jeff Salkin talks to Joshua Shifrinson, an associate professor and senior fellow at the Center for International and Security Studies at the University of Maryland, discussing the unfolding conflict between the United States and Iran.

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Who says you can’t see the Milky Way from Maryland? 💫🔭 #astronomy #milkyway #stargazing

Title: Who says you can’t see the Milky Way from Maryland? 💫🔭 #astronomy #milkyway #stargazing
Runtime: 0:19
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Stargazing Under Maryland’s Darkest Skies | Outdoors Maryland

Title: Stargazing Under Maryland’s Darkest Skies | Outdoors Maryland
Runtime: 8:16
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Discover how Maryland's Astronomy enthusiasts connect to the magic of the cosmos–from the marshes of the Eastern Shore to the mountains of Garrett County.

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Original Air Date: 11/11/2025

#astronomy #astrophotography #maryland

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Preview: All Creatures Great and Small: Seasons of the Dales

Title: Preview: All Creatures Great and Small: Seasons of the Dales
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Revisit the most picturesque scenes from the beloved series in a relaxing trip to the idyllic Yorkshire countryside. Enjoy the enchanting journey through time, seasons, weather and location with the help of the cast, creators and local residents.

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Preview: The Manners of Downton Abbey, A Masterpiece Special

Title: Preview: The Manners of Downton Abbey, A Masterpiece Special
Runtime: 0:30
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Enter the world of Edwardian manners with Alastair Bruce, historical advisor to "Downton Abbey." Bruce and the series' leading cast members explain how they re-create the authentic etiquette of aristocrats and servants.

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