CNS reporter Ben Oldach wraps up this week’s headlines in the latest edition of Maryland Minute.
Site Uses Social Media to Track Sickness
Sickweather.com uses social media updates to follow outbreaks of the flu, allergies and other illnesses around the country.
“Shutdown Central” Provides for Federal Employees
Furloughed federal employees are getting everything from free burgers to drink specials thanks to the generosity of local businesses.
Maryland Affordable Healthcare Program Kickoff
The Affordable Healthcare Program kicked off in Montgomery County Tuesday, and county officials came together to celebrate.
New Technology Uses Heartbeat to Find Victims in Rubble
The Department of Homeland Security and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory created a new radar system called Finding Individuals for Disaster and Emergency Response (FINDER). This device can locate victims trapped in rubble from over 100 feet away by detecting their heartbeat.
Navy-Air Force Game a Critical Part of Culture and Business in Annapolis
Despite the government shutdown, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy football teams will square off as scheduled Saturday morning in Annapolis. The news is a relief to fans and businesses alike.
Expanded Medicaid To Improve Benefits for More Than 81,000 Marylanders
Low-income adults without children will enjoy additional health care services.
What Does a Government Shutdown Look Like?
Washington in photographs on the second day of the government shutdown.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidates to Focus on Economy in Upcoming Election
The three Republican candidates for governor say Maryland’s economy needs improvement.