5 Good Things: History at Home Plate: the MLB’s First Female Umpire
Aug 09, 2025•13 min
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Summary
Discover how diverse initiatives are making a positive impact. Hear about Chicago's Scream Club for stress relief, the historic debut of MLB's first female umpire, and a chef's groundbreaking zero-plastic restaurant. The episode also features an innovative library-led citywide scavenger hunt and an intergenerational summer camp fostering unique connections and skill-sharing.Episode description
This club is going viral and helping members relieve stress, one scream at a time. A veteran umpire is making history on the pro baseball field. Meet the world-class chef that’s running a plastic-free restaurant in hopes others will do the same. Thousands in Michigan play their library’s reading game that goes way beyond books. Plus, this isn’t your average summer camp – it’s where wisdom meets curiosity.
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