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What can we hope to learn from NASA's planned trip to the moon this spring?

State Circle

Turning down the volume on loud cars; cars without drivers; plus, there is a new sheriff on utility rates.

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Maryland Utilities Testify on Pricey Transmission Projects

Exelon, BGE and Pepco were called to testify in front of Maryland lawmakers, providing rationale behind expensive electric transmission projects that have drawn community concern in recent months. 

Maryland Farm & Harvest

Prison Farm & Paw Paw Festival (Episode 1309)

A prison farm feeds food insecure families; A friar feeds the needy; Al visits a Paw Paw Festival.

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Women's History Month

Join Maryland Public Television as we celebrate some amazing women, from activists to entertainers and more.

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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.

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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Outdoors Maryland

Thought-provoking stories depicting the region's  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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Artworks

Putting a focus on local and regional artists working in a remarkable range of genres.

programs and extras

Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice.

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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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.

Programs and Initiatives

Community & Culture

MPT presents a variety of programming that strives to represent more of our region’s 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.