WHCP Radio

08/31/2026

Tuesday on Shore Stories on Radio Chesapeake: Filling the calendar, caring for our pets and families, discovering good books, serving our neighbors, and strengthening local business.

Need something to do this fall? Suzy Moore has plenty of suggestions as she walks us through the busy calendar at Adkins Arboretum and the programs and events worth putting on your schedule.

Why does your cat insist on waking you up—and why does your dog keep eating grass? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers answers listener questions about nighttime cats, helping newly adopted pets settle in, exercising older dogs, grass eating, and more.

How does a local bookstore get noticed beyond the Eastern Shore? On Book Clubbing, Rick Brockett talks with Book Hounds owner Michelle Coughlan about her bookstore, its place in the community, and why it recently caught the attention of Coastal Magazine.

What really happens when a Meals on Wheels volunteer knocks on the door? Volunteer Steve Waltrich shares the stories behind the meals and explains why a delivery can provide connection, independence, and reassurance along with something to eat.

How do you tell your children that their parents are getting divorced? On Divorce Doctor, Morgan Foster tackles one of the hardest conversations families face and offers guidance for talking with children honestly without putting them in the middle.

Think the Chamber of Commerce is mostly mixers and name tags? Amy Kreiner explains how the Chamber supports local businesses and why its upcoming Shoot for Success clay shoot combines networking, community, and a little friendly competition.

Listen to Shore Stories at 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM on WFHW 90.3 and at 6:00 PM on WHCP 91.7 on whip.org or on the NPR app.

08/31/2026

An upcoming weekly radio show with comedian & host, Monique Marvez!

Along with her professional connections, Monique wants to help YOU reach your goals through "Goal Mine," a twelve-step program for people who only have time for three.

Join us on September 18 @ 6 PM to learn more about Monique Marvez's "Goal Mine," and how to get involved! Plus, she's hilarious! This event is free to the public, but donations are encouraged!

RSVP at the link below:
https://www.whcp.org/monique-marvez-presents-goal-mine

08/31/2026

Here's what's scheduled on Mid-Shore Midday today, Monday, August 31st:

Are hospitals using their non-profit status to pad the pay of executives and lobbyists? Jim Brady talks with Peter Pitts of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, who says all those costs are hidden in government reports.

I Love Dorchester Heritage & Tourism Department is working on a new tour that gives guests a sampling of what Cambridge has to offer. On Wednesday, Sophia Da Silva joined a handful of community partners who took a rough draft of the tour and shared their thoughts.

Amanda Tilghman welcomes Comptroller of Maryland Brooke Lierman about the State's new tax connect website

Heather Cox Richardson's Letters from an American

Karen Cartwright has our community calendar, and we'll check your weather forecast.

Mid-Shore Midday airs Monday through Friday at 12n on 91.7 WHCP & 1p on 90.3 WFHW and on whcp.org

08/31/2026

Good morning! Coming up today, Monday, August 31st from 5-9am during NPR Morning Edition with Shane Walker on Radio Chesapeake's News Talk 90.3 WFHW - Award-Winning News Talk for Maryland's Mid-Shore:

5:22a- Katherine Bernard welcomes Bryant Johnson to The Grands Club to share stories from his years as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s personal trainer and the determination behind her famous fitness routine.

5:45a- Heather Cox Richardson's Letters from an American

6:22a- Former NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astronaut Terry Hart takes us behind the scenes of one of the Shuttle program’s groundbreaking missions and explains how a century of aerospace innovation continues to shape where we go next.

6:45a- On Beyond the Diagnosis, Dr. Roopa Gupta discusses skin cancer and explains what to look for, when a suspicious spot deserves attention, and what we can do to help protect our skin.

7:22a- Amanda Tilghman welcomes Comptroller of Maryland Brooke Lierman about the State's new tax connect website

7:45a- I Love Dorchester Heritage & Tourism Department is working on a new tour that gives guests a sampling of what Cambridge has to offer. On Wednesday, a handful of community partners took a rough draft of the tour and shared their thoughts.

8:22a- Jim Brady talks with the Richardson Maritime Museum's leader, Debbie Usab, about the transformation of the organization in just the last few years, and its aim to become more than a destination in Cambridge and Dorchester County.

8:45a- Dorchester County Health Department reviews recent programs, including vaccines for back to school and cooling interventions for hot weather.
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08/30/2026

Monday on Shore Stories on Radio Chesapeake: Exploring big ideas, personal determination, smart decisions, better health, community support, and what September may have in store.

What was it really like to fly aboard the Space Shuttle? Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart takes us behind the scenes of one of the Shuttle program’s groundbreaking missions and explains how a century of aerospace innovation continues to shape where we go next.

What do Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and push-ups have in common? Kathy Bernard welcomes Bryant Johnson to The Grands Club Podcast to share stories from his years as Justice Ginsburg’s personal trainer and the determination behind her famous fitness routine.

Should you renovate before putting your house on the market? On REAL Talk, Chuck Mangold Jr. answers a listener’s question about which improvements can make a difference to buyers, which may not, and where sellers should think twice before spending money.

What happens when you need legal help but simply can’t afford it? Shore Legal Access Executive Director Meredith Girard reflects on twenty years of helping Eastern Shore residents navigate serious legal problems—and why the organization is celebrating the milestone with laughter.

How well do you know the warning signs of skin cancer? On Beyond the Diagnosis, Dr. Roopa Gupta explains what to look for, when a suspicious spot deserves attention, and what we can do to help protect our skin.

What kind of energy is September bringing with it? Trish Brady rounds out Monday with her monthly energy report and a look at the themes, shifts, and possibilities she sees in the weeks ahead.

Listen to Shore Stories at 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM on WFHW 90.3 and at 6:00 PM on WHCP 91.7, on WHCP.org, or on the NPR app.


Terry Hart

08/30/2026

News from the Library – open hours for the upcoming seasons…

As summer draws to a close, the Cambridge Library's operational hours will return to normal starting September 1, 2026.

Monday-Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday-Saturday: 9am-5pm

*Please note that Hurlock Library's hours will remain the same.

08/28/2026

Celebrating art in Cambridge!

08/28/2026

Here's what's scheduled on Mid-Shore Midday today, Friday, August 28th:

Most people have never heard of the Battle of Vienna, but it happened right here on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Dr. Patricia Johnson and Midge Ingersoll bring that Revolutionary War story to life on August 29 from 10-4 pm at the Handsell Historic site

Wiser Than I Am with Dr. Kathryn Barrett-Gaines amplifies the voice of Dolly Parton

Do You Know Dorchester? with Tourism Director Holly Gilpin

Heather Cox Richardson's Letters from an American

Becoming a Waterman with Captain Fred Pomeroy

Karen Cartwright has our community calendar, and we'll check your weather forecast.

Mid-Shore Midday airs Monday through Friday at 12n on 91.7 WHCP & 1p on 90.3 WFHW

08/28/2026

Good morning! Coming up today, Friday, August 28th from 5-9am during NPR Morning Edition with Shane Walker on Radio Chesapeake's News Talk 90.3 WFHW - Award-Winning News Talk for Maryland's Mid-Shore:

5:22a- Dr. Casey Scott of the Dorchester County Health Department breaks down the tests considered essential and why keeping up with preventive screenings matters

5:45a- Heather Cox Richardson's Letters from an American

6:22a- Can dredged material become thousands of acres of wildlife habitat? Julia Moya explains how Poplar Island is doing exactly that and why this extraordinary restoration project has become an environmental success story in the Chesapeake Bay.

6:45a- On Shore Tech Pulse, Sushila Nair looks at the privacy and security questions surrounding consumer DNA testing and what you should know before sending off that sample.

7:22a- Becoming a Waterman with Captain Fred Pomeroy

7:45a- Do You Know Dorchester?

8:22a- Most people have never heard of the Battle of Vienna, but it happened right here on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Dr. Patricia Johnson and Midge Ingersoll bring that Revolutionary War story to life on August 29 from 10-4 pm at the Handsell Historic site

8:45a- Twenty percent of properties are already at risk of flooding in Cambridge. That’s expected to grow, mostly because of climate change. A multimillion-dollar fix is underway. But the project’s future is uncertain. Jeremy Cox from the Chesapeake Bay Journal reports.
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