Pressure builds as students enter the first round of a national civics competition. Tuesday at 9pm.
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NEWS & INFO
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MPT Sports Desk: Maryland 5 Star 2024
What to look for this week at the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill.
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Maryland 5 Star
The equestrian sport of Eventing is showcased with four days of competition in Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping. October 17-20.
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Panda-monium returns to Washington (PBS News)
A pair of 3-year-old giant pandas, named Bao Li and Qing Bao, have left a research facility in the southwestern Chinese city of Dujiangyan and will soon be flown to Washington, according to a statement by the China Wildlife Conservation Association.
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Maryland Senate Debate: Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan(R)
In case you missed it, watch Maryland’s U.S. Senate general election debate between candidates Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R).
FEATURED PROGRAMMING
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Artworks
The Art of Street Art
Artworks profiles some of Maryland's most renowned street artists and muralists.
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VOTE 2024
Follow our Vote 2024 coverage including Maryland’s U.S. Senate general election debate between top candidates Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R).
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HBCU Week NOW: Beyond the Water
Discover the history of the only HBCU with a Division One swim program. Watch the #HBCUWeekNOW Original Short Film: "Beyond the Water" about the legacy of Howard University's swimming and diving team.
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New Episodes
Moonflower Murders
The Endicotts reveal someone had a motive to kill Cecily.
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New episodes
Big Cats 24/7
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta, putting lion, leopard and cheetah mothers to the test.
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Become an MPT Passport Member
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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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!
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STREAM EPISODES
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!
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PROGRAM AND EXTRAS
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
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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.
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MPT Digital Studios
Maryland Underground: Thompson Farm
Can we determine exactly where Harriet Tubman was born?
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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.
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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!
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For the Booming Older Generation
Next Avenue
Our daily content delivers vital ideas, context and perspectives on issues that matter most as we age.
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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.