Maryland Minute Update: December 3, 2013

CNS reporter Ben Oldach talks about the latest headlines from around Maryland including a Morgan State fraternity that has been put on probation, a Montgomery County school teacher who has fled to Hong Kong and how one power plant in Cumberland is recycling energy.

The Whig Party is Back, Seeking to Bridge Partisan Fighting

The Whigs, the 19th century political party that disbanded before the Civil War over the question of slavery, is trying making a comeback as the voice of reason between embittered modern day Republicans and Democrats.

Accidents Between Cyclists and Drivers Rise in Maryland

Accidents between cars and bicyclists in Maryland increased sharply over the last five years, according to a Capital News Service analysis of crash data.

In Novel Maryland Program, Children Help Parents Learn English

The Montgomery County Literacy Council is taking an intergenerational approach to helping adults with low-levels of literacy learn English — through the help of their children.

Thousands of Maryland High School Student-Athletes Get Concussion Test

This fall, 10,250 student-athletes have had baseline concussion testing in Montgomery County, continuing a trend of school systems in Maryland taking youth concussions more seriously.

Police Helicopter: Newest Aviation Technology Comes to Maryland

Maryland State Police released the newest addition to their aviation unit: state-of-the-art helicopters.

2-1-1 Healthcare: Getting Marylanders Coverage

Local health leaders and politicians were joined by linebacker London Fletcher and former NFL player Rick “Doc” Walker to reveal new advertisements for Maryland’s 2-1-1 Healthcare campaign.

Perdue Farms Gives $50,000 to Oyster Restoration

From the chicken farm to the Chesapeake Bay, Perdue Farms is offering a helping hand to oyster restoration.

Jewelry Making Teenager Launches Business

A local 13-year-old with a jewelry business has already achieved things most people won’t in their lifetime.

Pumpkin Crop Better Than Ever This Year

Halloween wouldn’t be the same without a hand picked pumpkin, ready to be carved or painted, and perfect for adding a festive, fall feel to anywhere in the house.