Maryland Minute Oct. 16, 2013

CNS reporter Ben Oldach talks about Baltimore port labor troubles, Obamacare website glitches and Cal Ripken’s mom’s attempted carjacking.

Shorter Commutes Don’t Interest Homeowners and Businesses in Path of Purple Line

More than 116 home and business owners are going to have to say goodbye to their property to make room for the new Purple Line light rail train.

Shutdown Means Early Curtain Call for Performers

Glen Echo Park and its arts groups are facing thousands of dollars in losses due to the government shutdown.

Battledish DC: An International Cook-Off

Washington’s most popular chefs recently competed in a delicious competition–Battledish DC–to determine which one should be crowned king of the region.

Shutdown has Meant Shorter Commute Times

The government shutdown has meant frustration and financial insecurity for the furloughed, but shorter commutes for many others.

State Lawmakers, Officials to Discuss Maryland Health Connection Glitches

Only 1,121 Marylanders enrolled in Obamacare plans in first two weeks.

Baltimore Company Leads Wireless Innovation

TESSCO Technologies Incorporated hosted the 2013 Innovation Showcase at M&T Bank Stadium. Over 1,200 technology professionals and 110 leading wireless manufacturers gathered Wednesday to share and showcase the latest developments in wireless communication.

Maryland’s Gun Laws Go Into Effect Without Delay

U.S. District Court Judge Catherine Blake denied requests for a stay of the state’s newest gun control laws.

BWI Concession Workers Fight To Form Workers’ Union

BWI employees are teaming up with Unite Here and Interfaith Worker Justice to enforce better working conditions from the airport’s concessions manager.

Tracking Maryland’s Biodiversity One Species at a Time

Two Maryland men have made it their mission to find out how many species of plants and animals call Maryland home.