Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Covid

Where will local government invest after the pandemic?

It's no secret every municipality across the country will have budget shortfalls amidst the madness of COVID. Baltimore County Councilman Tom Quirk from District 1 talks money and budgets and managing through this national crisis.

Signing on to help vulnerable folks remain in their homes during a long winter in East Baltimore

Buoyed by her long support from Mayor Brandon Scott and fresh off a District 2 election victory, Councilwoman Danielle McCray discusses local housing concerns for residents and the best place for peach cake and holiday goodies in her tasty locality.

Getting the feet back on the streets of Towson – and online – safely

The tireless Nancy Hafford spends time explaining the challenges for every local business as the holidays and COVID collide with government during frightening times for many who are invested.

Seeing the NFL with more clarity two decades later

Former Ravens safety and Super Bowl XXXV champion Kim Herring talks about tackling Lamar Jackson, player safety and modern biometric security in the era of COVID with his current work with Clear. You might've seen them at the airport?

Unmasking all of the intrigue and secrecy about virus outbreak in Owings Mills

The Ravens have been very quiet about the breakdowns in their facility that led to so many positive tests and delays before Steelers game. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate some legal issues beyond HIPAA, bad P.R. and a black eye in Pittsburgh.

The latest on Lamar Jackson and Ravens COVID situation before Pittsburgh

Here's everything we know about Lamar Jackson testing positive and the Baltimore Ravens status for playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

A functioning government is the only path to exit this pandemic

Maryland Senator Ben Cardin updates us from Washington on what to expect in the most turbulent times in American history and why we'll have a peaceful transition of power in January.

News on COVID vaccine shifts markets but patience and safety are the long strategy

We all know 2020 has provided challenges we never could've imagined. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss riding out this winter, election and the stock market and tiresome daily news as virus returns.

Future Mayor Brandon Scott discusses his plan to tackle crime and heal Baltimore

He is the presumptive next mayor of Baltimore and the current City Council President and we had a lot of questions for Brandon Scott as we discussed his victory, COVID and how to send the kids back to school in Maryland.

Catching the second wave of safety during this COVID winter

Every day we are see alarming spikes in the virus as the weather changes. Bill Cole and Nestor remind each other of the civic diligence necessary to battle this pandemic.
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Latest News

Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh

The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

Does anything bring more satisfaction than shutting out the Yankees at Camden Yards?

The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and the possibility of adding John Means and Kyle Bradish back into the rotation.

Rodriguez, Orioles bullpen blank Yankees in 2-0 win to open four-game set

Gunnar Henderson led off the bottom of the first inning with his 10th homer, and that was all Baltimore needed.

Assessing the totality of Ravens nine draft picks and depth of spring roster

Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don't have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens' draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

The Orioles and Yankees the way it oughta be in April

It's been a long time since we've anticipated an April home series like this one. The Orioles are reeling after losing their closer and a pair of bad beats at the hands of the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards this weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the Birds will regroup for four games with the Yankees in a budding AL East rivalry.

Ravens played the corner in this draft

With so much focus on the flaring needs on the offensive line, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wisdom and ideology behind the Ravens' selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round and how the franchise will ultimately protect Lamar Jackson and stoke the running game.
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