After months of debate from the community, Frederick County Public Schools officially enacted a policy to allow transgender and gender non-conforming students to be treated as the gender they conform to while in schools.
Preparation continues for the start of medical cannabis sales in Maryland
It’s been years in the making but cultivators and dispensaries for medical marijuana are now in the final stages of preparing for the start business later this year.
Battle over requiring helmets for female lacrosse players
Protective helmets are often required for bicyclists, bikers and some sports, like football. But when it comes to lacrosse young men and boys who play the sport are required to wear them but girls and women usually are not. And some suggest it may time to change those rules.
State comptroller supports local brewers after bill passes that could impact future businesses
State Comptroller Peter Franchot visits Attaboy Beer in Frederick in a show of support for local brewers after legislation impacts future craft brewers. The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill limiting the hours of future craft brewers in Maryland.
Frederick’s Treeva Gibson on NBC’s “The Voice”
Frederick County resident 16-year-old Treeva Gibson wowed the judges in her recent blind audition for NBC’s “The Voice.” And now she’s hoping to go all the way in the competition.
Gov. O’Malley Forms Commission in Response to Ethan Saylor’s Death
The Commission for Effective Community Inclusion of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities was formed last month in response to Saylor’s death.
Maryland Police Shooting Range Goes High-tech
The Frederick Police Department recently opened a one-of-a-kind shooting range that is completely controlled by a tablet.
Maryland Minute Update October 18, 2013
CNS reporter Ben Oldach wraps up this week’s top headlines in this edition of “Maryland Minute”