Baseball writers: digital media, more press restrictions have changed coverage

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – The first time Tim Kurkjian met legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver, he got cussed at. It was 1980, and Kurkjian — whose decades-long career in sports journalism has included time at The Baltimore Sun, Sports Illustrated…

Many Marylanders use mobile apps to find love and live to tweet about it

Mobile dating apps have become popular in today’s dating scene. Maryland Tinder users tweet about their experiences with the app.

Top 9 social stories from fall 2016

Throughout the past semester, when Twitter was buzzing, the CNS crew was following along. Here are our favorite social stories from the fall 2016 semester.

These post-election tweets are giving us life

Americans—and Twitter users—are handling the results of Tuesday’s election in different ways. Some are using the platform to spreading message of hope, solidarity and humor.

Serial’s Syed Hearing Ends, Judge’s Final Decision Unknown

Sixteen years after being convicted, the subject of the popular podcast is granted a post-conviction hearing in hopes of getting a new trial.

Homeland Security Officials to Use More Social Media to Screen Refugees

The Department of Homeland Security aims to increase the use of social media significantly in the vetting process of refugees and visa applicants.

Parents Learning to Monitor Children’s Social Media Use To Avoid Predators

Parents are learning how to monitor their children online to avoid human trafficking predators.

Social Media, Apps Make Their Mark on D.C. Businesses

Get charged by an app, pay with an app – a look into how social media and apps are changing the business scene in the District.

Hogan Campaign Takes More Aggressive Approach on Twitter, Facebook

Underdog Republican nominee Larry Hogan has been far more aggressive on social media than Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown.

Maryland Minute Video Update for Oct. 4

CNS reporter Ben Oldach wraps up this week’s headlines in the latest edition of Maryland Minute.