Maryland Minute Update: Nov 1, 2013

CNS reporter Ben Oldach talks about zombie 5Ks, pumpkin smashing and a story full of beats, scratches and crossfades on this episode of Maryland Minute.

Climate Change Affects Maryland Apple Harvest

Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather are affecting apple harvest dates and may be changing the taste as well.

Former Terps Stand Up for Gay Rights Leading Up to Olympics

Two former University of Maryland athletes are at the center of the fight against the anti-gay laws that have been put in place by Russian president Vladimir Putin as the 2014 Sochi Olympics approach.

Maryland Food Stamp Recipients, Organizations, Scramble Under Shadow of Benefit Cuts

The expiration of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act puts Maryland food stamp recipients at risk of losing a portion of their benefits.

Sandy Anniversary: Crisfield Continues To Recover

CRISFIELD – One year after Hurricane Sandy made landfall, the Maryland town of Crisfield continues to pick up the pieces. For Crisfield resident Teresa Shallcross, the storm still brings back painful memories.

Maryland Minute Update Oct. 30, 2013

CNS Reporter Ben Oldach talks about the Orioles’ Gold Glove winners, a fraternity under investigation and how one Maryland town is doing one year after from Super Storm Sandy.

Robin Hood Tax Would Increase Revenue, Rep. Donna Edwards Says

Proponents argue the financial transaction tax would serve to reign in the high-risk and speculative behavior on Wall Street that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis.

Bethesda DJ School Teaches Students to Spin

At the Beat Refinery, the DC Metro area’s only DJ school, world class DJs from around the country teach students the art of working the turntables.

State Marriage Law Patchwork Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

The recognition of same-sex marriage in Maryland sheds light on the checkerboard of marriage laws across the nation, which poses a threat to the legal parentage for married couples that leave their state lines.

Gov. O’Malley Says Inclusive Policies Are Best for Maryland Economy

Inclusive policies like the Dream Act, which provides in-state tuition for some undocumented immigrants, are key to building a successful economy in Maryland, Gov. Martin O’Malley said Thursday at the Center for American Progress, a progressive advocacy group.