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Oil spills in Maryland and the safety of your drinking water

Baltimore Positive

We talk about the safety of the water in your home all the time with Doug Workman of Liberty Pure Solutions. With the recent mess at the Inner Harbor, Nestor recruited our safe water expect to discusses oil spills and your drinking water in Baltimore and ways to know it’s pure.

A summer of free fitness for local youth at Planet Fitness

Baltimore Positive

School’s out and it’s time for the high school student in your life to use this summer to get fit, educated and mentally ready for next semester. Our pal Justin Drummond of Planet Fitness tells Nestor about another Summer Pass of getting our youth motivated and energized at a club in your neighborhood.

Bringing LinkedIn Local love, business and networking fun together for great causes

Baltimore Positive

Lots of local business networkers and fun humans will be celebrating the 8th Anniversary of Linked In Local, a global effort supported here in the region by Melody Baron, who invites Nestor and all the folks who are on the professional platform to to The Maryland Zoo on Wednesday night for a celebration and fundraiser. Party, animals…

Saving money with better habits

Baltimore Positive

These guys are usually talking sports but this time our financial guru Leonard Raskin discusses better health and better life insurance as the Orioles flounder on life support.

Only one man can “fix” the Baltimore Orioles? But, where is he?

Baltimore Positive

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big problems of David Rubenstein and the sudden irrelevance of the Baltimore Orioles’ season this summer as the team heads West for a week of late night, last place baseball amidst injuries, a lack of leadership and accountability. Have you seen the lineup? Have you seen the pitching? Have you seen the owner who was giving out bobbleheads of himself last month?

Throwing it all away? Always check twice…

Baltimore Positive

Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells us the story of local man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning scratch-off ticket and more fun winners as summer promotions kick in for more fun and winner tales of cashing in.

Opening the Pikesville Far & Dotter with hometown style and local comfort

Baltimore Positive

It once was a Panera on Reisterstown Road but if you’ve seen the changes, you should stop in and see the newest Far & Dotter storefront. Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein educates Nestor about bringing the family business home to the Pikesville community with a new partnership with former NBA player Al Harrington and his Viola line.

Illuminating why Maryland Zoo light nights is perfect family fun this spring

Nestor Aparicio

After Bill Cole joined Nestor at Kooper’s North on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a spring chat on zoo lights, solar power, bad pitching and the real cost of tariffs in industries like his at Cole Roofing and Gordian Energy, it inspired our intrepid host to take the Aparicio family over to Druid Hill Park for the Spring Illuminations. We highly recommend getting back to The Maryland Zoo with your family at sunset soon!

preakness pimlicojpg 800x445 1

Another year without Kentucky Derby winner means more Preakness upheaval amidst change

Baltimore Positive

This will be the last year of the Preakness at Pimlico as we know it or ever knew it. Legendary horse racing insider and Baltimorean Dick Jerardi returns home to update Nestor on the state of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes and the stakes of the future of industry as another Derby winner has skipped Old Hilltop on the third Saturday of May. Something’s gotta give…

Finding your best stroke of the golf season in West Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

As the PGA Championship preparation begins at Quail Hollow this week in North Carolina, a reminder that it’s always golf season at the Classic 5 courses in Baltimore. Our Forest Park PGA pro R.J. Sheppard talks West Baltimore golf strokes and the star power of Majors to peak interest in the aftermath of a classic Masters win by Rory McIlroy.

Graduating even more graduates into the workforce at Coppin State

Baltimore Positive

Dr. Ericka Covington discusses the significance of Coppin State University’s 125th anniversary and its role in Baltimore’s education and community, highlighting the small, intimate graduate program with 15 degree programs, 16 certificates, and a doctoral program, catering to adult learners and career changers. She educates Nestor on ways to elevate a modern career path locally.

The real financial damage of tariffs on Main Street America

Baltimore Positive

Bringing the Maryland Crab Cake Tour back to The Beaumont in Catonsville in the recent aftermath of the damage to the stock market and your 401K retirement accounts, it was imperative we get former Baltimore County Councilman and notorious financial centrist Tom Quirk back to do the math on tariffs, federal cuts and the damage being done to local government and business by the lunacy of it all.

A tradition unlike any other that gets local golfers back onto Classic Five courses Hutsell

Roaring to a Rory finish in Augusta brings golf home

Baltimore Positive

After a Sunday afternoon rush of emotions and drama on the back nice at Augusta National, our local pal Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf talks Rory, failure and triumph, and how The Masters hangover leads local golfers to his great courses around Baltimore to enjoy the game.

Spring into knowing your water is safe

Baltimore Positive

Having the confidence in the water you’re consuming can be easy with our friends at Liberty Pure Solutions. Doug Workman brings simple advice for making sure your water is safe and clean and tells Nestor why there’s an increased need for plumbing services in spring, the importance of preventive maintenance, and the impact of water quality on pipes and appliances – not to mention everything that powers us.

Turning on the lights of Spring Illuminations at The Maryland Zoo

Baltimore Positive

We love the Zoo and you should, too! It’s time to turn on the lights of spring at The Maryland Zoo for Spring Illuminations in Druid Hill Park. Let Mike Evitts tell you everything about the gem of a place right in the middle of Baltimore and ways to visit and be involved in celebrating these beautiful animals.

Getting educated about local water and the safest consumption

Baltimore Positive

It’s been a while since we’ve talked water safety with our friend Doug Workman of Liberty Pure Solutions, who continues to educate Nestor about local water impurities, well water and ways to make it safe and tasty for consumption. “Be a filter or buy a filter” simplifies the reality.

Hitting it big – on or off the field

Nestor Aparicio

As the Home Run Riches hits it deep with Orioles baseball this week, John Martin of The Maryland Lottery has big news on bigger jackpots and a new twist on an enduring Mega game.

If you start to work at The StarTUp in Towson, you might never stop

Baltimore Positive

Our CVP Towson stop on the The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brought Patrick McQuown, Executive Director of The StartUp at Towson University, over a few blocks to discuss the unique co-working space offering 6,000 square feet of free, no-membership workspace – and open five days a week. “It’s kinda like a working library without the books!”

It’s time for MLB to figure out streaming and how fans will find Orioles baseball in future

Baltimore Positive

“What channel is the game on?” It’s a lot more complicated than it used to be – or needs to be. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the MLB ethos on media, streaming and how we find baseball in 2025. And, more importantly, where the new ownership of the Orioles find their fan base with the MASN mess left behind with the Nationals from Team Angelos’ mismanagement and chaos.

When true love and Koco’s crab cakes are on your plate for Valentine’s Day

Baltimore Positive

Nothing says true Baltimore love on Valentine’s Day like crab cakes. Let our beloved proprietor Marcella Knight and Ko-host show and tell you about what she loves about making people when they come to her legendary little pub in Lauraville. And how ordering ahead and grabbing them to go on the side door has become a boon to her business and makes folks all over town aware of the Mayor’s favorite crab cake.

Burgers, music, gumbo and the spirit of survival at Kooper’s North

Baltimore Positive

The games are on, the music is perfect and the food is terrific, which is why we keep coming back to Kooper’s North in Mays Chapel. And, of course, the gumbo! On the final day of “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl,” we reconvened with our favorite two-time cancer survivor Terry Beck, who tells his journey and support of LLS and many other charities via the “Burger Of The Month” in Timonium and Fell’s Point.

How and why The Y continues to lift our community with federal support

Baltimore Positive

Our defending champion of community returns to Koco’s Pub on “A Cup of Soup or Bowl Week” as John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor to discuss community programs like Head Start affected by federal money and why community schools matter in the neighborhoods that need them the most.

Positively changing people’s attitudes about blindness

Baltimore Positive

As “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl” moved to Kooper’s North, Jessica Normington of Blind Industries and Services of Maryland joined Nestor to open his eyes to the many needs of the blind community and how every citizen could help empower the incredible humans who inspire us all on the streets of Baltimore and beyond. And, Maurice, if you’re still out there…

Meet the man who rescues food at 4MyCity

Baltimore Positive

There aren’t enough folks addressing food waste and hunger in America. Chris Dipnarine tells Nestor the amazing sustainability and food story of 4MyCity and feeding folks in West Baltimore through inspiration and perspiration on our annual “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week of community triumphs.

Lighting the Torch for the good news in Towson

Baltimore Positive

As “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week moved around town, we were moved and inspired by all of the great things happening all over Baltimore. On Day 5 at Kooper’s North, Nestor was joined by “No One Listens” documentary pal Gregg Landry of Towson Transfers and local media guru Chris Forhan, formerly of The Baltimore Banner, whose new local project spotlighting the “news you can use” approach of the new Towson Torch was a great way to discuss community and positive news right where WNST and Baltimore Positive reside.

Oh! Yeah, you should stop and explore love for Valentine’s Day

Baltimore Positive

You’ve heard the hype now experience the story behind the “Oh!” line of products this week for the one that you love and share love with for Valentine’s Day. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks about the science of the plant and a Golden Strawberry strain that has produced aphrodisiac effects that will heighten the holiday of love.

This is the Big One

Baltimore Positive

With the Super Bowl looming and the grand prize winners of the Ravens scratch-off gathering, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks about wagering on The Big Game and beyond with responsibility and in the spirit of fun.

Biting into the science and facts of cannabis

Baltimore Positive

Our continuing conversation and education series about the science and benefits of cannabis-based products with Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness comes with a Far & Dotter cookie in Timonium and her recent tales of local community awareness and patient success efficacy with GI products that are helping folks’ quality of life.

Realities of growth of sports wagering and season of local playoff football

Baltimore Positive

We get together weekly with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin to discuss winners, wagering and how it all works. And as a New Year of celebration and football winners circle for the playoffs, we discuss some realities of the early years of mobile sports wagering and slowing the roll if the bowl games are coming too fast.

Some prescriptions to lift local business of 2025 Baltimore Orioles – off the field

Baltimore Positive

They’ve gathered for many years to discuss how to lift the Baltimore sports community and how local business and humans support it all. Finally, Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Amicci’s in Little Italy to discuss the commerce, media and future of professional sports in Maryland.

Some real conversations to have with family about cannabis this holiday

Baltimore Positive

The sisters of Curio Wellness, Rebecca and Wendy Bronfein, join Nestor for a spirited – and highly educational – conversation about all things cannabis and science, including how their father’s illness sparked a desire to use the plant for efficacy and modern medicine. They promise to lift your mood for the holidays as families convene and chat about all sorts of fun things…

Making sense of your insurance before the New Year

Baltimore Positive

Talking about insurance is boring – until you need it and have the wrong coverage or a horrible deductible. Our Harford County insurance man on the streets Pete Raimondi from Erie Insurance brings Nestor some holiday reminders and wisdom on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour about having the right coverage, which is paramount for you and your family or business.

Communicating the business of sports and beyond with John Maroon

Baltimore Positive

Yeah, he’s still “Cal’s guy” but our lifer pal and one-time sports public relations executive has moved his business and life into other sectors in Maryland. John Maroon joins Nestor for a spirited holiday chat about communicating to the world an authentic local message that resonates beyond the playing field.

A Banner year of covering sports in Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

As the holidays draw near, Nestor Aparicio is gathering some end-of-year guests to assess a wild ride in Baltimore sports. On the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Amicci’s in Little Italy, sports editor of The Baltimore Banner Chris Korman discusses modern journalism and local coverage – and the high expectations – of the Orioles and Ravens and a cranky beltway fan base.

Oil spills in Maryland and the safety of your drinking water

Baltimore Positive

We talk about the safety of the water in your home all the time with Doug Workman of Liberty Pure Solutions. With the recent mess at the Inner Harbor, Nestor recruited our safe water expect to discusses oil spills and your drinking water in Baltimore and ways to know it’s pure.

A summer of free fitness for local youth at Planet Fitness

Baltimore Positive

School’s out and it’s time for the high school student in your life to use this summer to get fit, educated and mentally ready for next semester. Our pal Justin Drummond of Planet Fitness tells Nestor about another Summer Pass of getting our youth motivated and energized at a club in your neighborhood.

Bringing LinkedIn Local love, business and networking fun together for great causes

Baltimore Positive

Lots of local business networkers and fun humans will be celebrating the 8th Anniversary of Linked In Local, a global effort supported here in the region by Melody Baron, who invites Nestor and all the folks who are on the professional platform to to The Maryland Zoo on Wednesday night for a celebration and fundraiser. Party, animals…

Saving money with better habits

Baltimore Positive

These guys are usually talking sports but this time our financial guru Leonard Raskin discusses better health and better life insurance as the Orioles flounder on life support.

Only one man can “fix” the Baltimore Orioles? But, where is he?

Baltimore Positive

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big problems of David Rubenstein and the sudden irrelevance of the Baltimore Orioles’ season this summer as the team heads West for a week of late night, last place baseball amidst injuries, a lack of leadership and accountability. Have you seen the lineup? Have you seen the pitching? Have you seen the owner who was giving out bobbleheads of himself last month?

Throwing it all away? Always check twice…

Baltimore Positive

Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells us the story of local man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning scratch-off ticket and more fun winners as summer promotions kick in for more fun and winner tales of cashing in.

Opening the Pikesville Far & Dotter with hometown style and local comfort

Baltimore Positive

It once was a Panera on Reisterstown Road but if you’ve seen the changes, you should stop in and see the newest Far & Dotter storefront. Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein educates Nestor about bringing the family business home to the Pikesville community with a new partnership with former NBA player Al Harrington and his Viola line.

Illuminating why Maryland Zoo light nights is perfect family fun this spring

Nestor Aparicio

After Bill Cole joined Nestor at Kooper’s North on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a spring chat on zoo lights, solar power, bad pitching and the real cost of tariffs in industries like his at Cole Roofing and Gordian Energy, it inspired our intrepid host to take the Aparicio family over to Druid Hill Park for the Spring Illuminations. We highly recommend getting back to The Maryland Zoo with your family at sunset soon!

preakness pimlicojpg 800x445 1

Another year without Kentucky Derby winner means more Preakness upheaval amidst change

Baltimore Positive

This will be the last year of the Preakness at Pimlico as we know it or ever knew it. Legendary horse racing insider and Baltimorean Dick Jerardi returns home to update Nestor on the state of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes and the stakes of the future of industry as another Derby winner has skipped Old Hilltop on the third Saturday of May. Something’s gotta give…

Finding your best stroke of the golf season in West Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

As the PGA Championship preparation begins at Quail Hollow this week in North Carolina, a reminder that it’s always golf season at the Classic 5 courses in Baltimore. Our Forest Park PGA pro R.J. Sheppard talks West Baltimore golf strokes and the star power of Majors to peak interest in the aftermath of a classic Masters win by Rory McIlroy.

Graduating even more graduates into the workforce at Coppin State

Baltimore Positive

Dr. Ericka Covington discusses the significance of Coppin State University’s 125th anniversary and its role in Baltimore’s education and community, highlighting the small, intimate graduate program with 15 degree programs, 16 certificates, and a doctoral program, catering to adult learners and career changers. She educates Nestor on ways to elevate a modern career path locally.

The real financial damage of tariffs on Main Street America

Baltimore Positive

Bringing the Maryland Crab Cake Tour back to The Beaumont in Catonsville in the recent aftermath of the damage to the stock market and your 401K retirement accounts, it was imperative we get former Baltimore County Councilman and notorious financial centrist Tom Quirk back to do the math on tariffs, federal cuts and the damage being done to local government and business by the lunacy of it all.

A tradition unlike any other that gets local golfers back onto Classic Five courses Hutsell

Roaring to a Rory finish in Augusta brings golf home

Baltimore Positive

After a Sunday afternoon rush of emotions and drama on the back nice at Augusta National, our local pal Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf talks Rory, failure and triumph, and how The Masters hangover leads local golfers to his great courses around Baltimore to enjoy the game.

Spring into knowing your water is safe

Baltimore Positive

Having the confidence in the water you’re consuming can be easy with our friends at Liberty Pure Solutions. Doug Workman brings simple advice for making sure your water is safe and clean and tells Nestor why there’s an increased need for plumbing services in spring, the importance of preventive maintenance, and the impact of water quality on pipes and appliances – not to mention everything that powers us.

Turning on the lights of Spring Illuminations at The Maryland Zoo

Baltimore Positive

We love the Zoo and you should, too! It’s time to turn on the lights of spring at The Maryland Zoo for Spring Illuminations in Druid Hill Park. Let Mike Evitts tell you everything about the gem of a place right in the middle of Baltimore and ways to visit and be involved in celebrating these beautiful animals.

Getting educated about local water and the safest consumption

Baltimore Positive

It’s been a while since we’ve talked water safety with our friend Doug Workman of Liberty Pure Solutions, who continues to educate Nestor about local water impurities, well water and ways to make it safe and tasty for consumption. “Be a filter or buy a filter” simplifies the reality.

Hitting it big – on or off the field

Nestor Aparicio

As the Home Run Riches hits it deep with Orioles baseball this week, John Martin of The Maryland Lottery has big news on bigger jackpots and a new twist on an enduring Mega game.

If you start to work at The StarTUp in Towson, you might never stop

Baltimore Positive

Our CVP Towson stop on the The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brought Patrick McQuown, Executive Director of The StartUp at Towson University, over a few blocks to discuss the unique co-working space offering 6,000 square feet of free, no-membership workspace – and open five days a week. “It’s kinda like a working library without the books!”

It’s time for MLB to figure out streaming and how fans will find Orioles baseball in future

Baltimore Positive

“What channel is the game on?” It’s a lot more complicated than it used to be – or needs to be. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the MLB ethos on media, streaming and how we find baseball in 2025. And, more importantly, where the new ownership of the Orioles find their fan base with the MASN mess left behind with the Nationals from Team Angelos’ mismanagement and chaos.

When true love and Koco’s crab cakes are on your plate for Valentine’s Day

Baltimore Positive

Nothing says true Baltimore love on Valentine’s Day like crab cakes. Let our beloved proprietor Marcella Knight and Ko-host show and tell you about what she loves about making people when they come to her legendary little pub in Lauraville. And how ordering ahead and grabbing them to go on the side door has become a boon to her business and makes folks all over town aware of the Mayor’s favorite crab cake.

Burgers, music, gumbo and the spirit of survival at Kooper’s North

Baltimore Positive

The games are on, the music is perfect and the food is terrific, which is why we keep coming back to Kooper’s North in Mays Chapel. And, of course, the gumbo! On the final day of “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl,” we reconvened with our favorite two-time cancer survivor Terry Beck, who tells his journey and support of LLS and many other charities via the “Burger Of The Month” in Timonium and Fell’s Point.

How and why The Y continues to lift our community with federal support

Baltimore Positive

Our defending champion of community returns to Koco’s Pub on “A Cup of Soup or Bowl Week” as John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor to discuss community programs like Head Start affected by federal money and why community schools matter in the neighborhoods that need them the most.

Positively changing people’s attitudes about blindness

Baltimore Positive

As “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl” moved to Kooper’s North, Jessica Normington of Blind Industries and Services of Maryland joined Nestor to open his eyes to the many needs of the blind community and how every citizen could help empower the incredible humans who inspire us all on the streets of Baltimore and beyond. And, Maurice, if you’re still out there…

Meet the man who rescues food at 4MyCity

Baltimore Positive

There aren’t enough folks addressing food waste and hunger in America. Chris Dipnarine tells Nestor the amazing sustainability and food story of 4MyCity and feeding folks in West Baltimore through inspiration and perspiration on our annual “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week of community triumphs.

Lighting the Torch for the good news in Towson

Baltimore Positive

As “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week moved around town, we were moved and inspired by all of the great things happening all over Baltimore. On Day 5 at Kooper’s North, Nestor was joined by “No One Listens” documentary pal Gregg Landry of Towson Transfers and local media guru Chris Forhan, formerly of The Baltimore Banner, whose new local project spotlighting the “news you can use” approach of the new Towson Torch was a great way to discuss community and positive news right where WNST and Baltimore Positive reside.

Oh! Yeah, you should stop and explore love for Valentine’s Day

Baltimore Positive

You’ve heard the hype now experience the story behind the “Oh!” line of products this week for the one that you love and share love with for Valentine’s Day. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks about the science of the plant and a Golden Strawberry strain that has produced aphrodisiac effects that will heighten the holiday of love.

This is the Big One

Baltimore Positive

With the Super Bowl looming and the grand prize winners of the Ravens scratch-off gathering, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks about wagering on The Big Game and beyond with responsibility and in the spirit of fun.

Biting into the science and facts of cannabis

Baltimore Positive

Our continuing conversation and education series about the science and benefits of cannabis-based products with Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness comes with a Far & Dotter cookie in Timonium and her recent tales of local community awareness and patient success efficacy with GI products that are helping folks’ quality of life.

Realities of growth of sports wagering and season of local playoff football

Baltimore Positive

We get together weekly with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin to discuss winners, wagering and how it all works. And as a New Year of celebration and football winners circle for the playoffs, we discuss some realities of the early years of mobile sports wagering and slowing the roll if the bowl games are coming too fast.

Some prescriptions to lift local business of 2025 Baltimore Orioles – off the field

Baltimore Positive

They’ve gathered for many years to discuss how to lift the Baltimore sports community and how local business and humans support it all. Finally, Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Amicci’s in Little Italy to discuss the commerce, media and future of professional sports in Maryland.

Some real conversations to have with family about cannabis this holiday

Baltimore Positive

The sisters of Curio Wellness, Rebecca and Wendy Bronfein, join Nestor for a spirited – and highly educational – conversation about all things cannabis and science, including how their father’s illness sparked a desire to use the plant for efficacy and modern medicine. They promise to lift your mood for the holidays as families convene and chat about all sorts of fun things…

Making sense of your insurance before the New Year

Baltimore Positive

Talking about insurance is boring – until you need it and have the wrong coverage or a horrible deductible. Our Harford County insurance man on the streets Pete Raimondi from Erie Insurance brings Nestor some holiday reminders and wisdom on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour about having the right coverage, which is paramount for you and your family or business.

Communicating the business of sports and beyond with John Maroon

Baltimore Positive

Yeah, he’s still “Cal’s guy” but our lifer pal and one-time sports public relations executive has moved his business and life into other sectors in Maryland. John Maroon joins Nestor for a spirited holiday chat about communicating to the world an authentic local message that resonates beyond the playing field.

A Banner year of covering sports in Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

As the holidays draw near, Nestor Aparicio is gathering some end-of-year guests to assess a wild ride in Baltimore sports. On the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Amicci’s in Little Italy, sports editor of The Baltimore Banner Chris Korman discusses modern journalism and local coverage – and the high expectations – of the Orioles and Ravens and a cranky beltway fan base.

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