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Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder MysteriesPeregrine throws a party but it’s not long before murder disturbs the revelry. Friday at 8pm.
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No ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Friday at 9pm.
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Hotel PortofinoDuring Claudine’s party, Bella fights to save her business and deadly plots unfurl. Sunday at 8pm.
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REGISTER NOWPeregrine throws a party but it’s not long before murder disturbs the revelry. Friday at 8pm.
WATCH PREVIEWNo ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Friday at 9pm.
WATCH PREVIEWDuring Claudine’s party, Bella fights to save her business and deadly plots unfurl. Sunday at 8pm.
WATCH PREVIEWNEWS & INFO
Maryland found ‘forever chemicals’ in school water fountains. Now what? (The Baltimore Banner)
Bottled water has become a familiar sight in some schools in Maryland, where officials have found the drinking water tainted with lead, known to cause brain damage in children.
Hogan and Alsobrooks are tied in US Senate race, poll finds (The Baltimore Banner)
In the contest to become Maryland’s next U.S. senator, Democrat Angela Alsobrooks and Republican Larry Hogan are in a dead heat heading into the fall campaign season, according to a new poll.
Direct Connection
Are your kids getting enough sleep during the school year?
Chesapeake Collectibles on the Vintage Hunt: Bmore Flea Market
Chesapeake Collectibles visited Bmore Flea's market at the Ministry of Brewing to meet vintage vendors and sharp-eyed shoppers to find out what’s driving the surge of interest in vintage clothing.
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VOCES
Almost American
Meet a Salvadoran-American family caught up in the contentious fight over immigration policy.
Hotel Portofino
Revelations
When Nish is found dead, Lucian and Virat spiral. Cecil and Jack make a deadly plan.
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Great Performances
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024
Enjoy this annual concert featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor with Lise Davidsen as soloist.
MPT Presents
Undivide Us
Six focus groups across America explore toxic polarization debating controversial topics.
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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.
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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!
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.