Maryland Public Television, which is commonly known by its familiar name "MPT,” is a public television network that comprises six television stations that broadcast throughout the entire state of Maryland as well as into the District of Columbia and parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. MPT envisions a region of dynamic communities where people– informed, inspired and moved by insights gained through the use of MPT's public media services– engage in respectful dialogue, develop common aspirations and together create a healthier and more vibrant society. MPT is the only statewide broadcaster in Maryland, and is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service.