TV Show Filmed Around State + Fall Festival Supported Ida Tornado Victims: MD Good News

MARYLAND — HBO is filming a miniseries in Maryland. The cast will include actors from "The Wire" and "The Walking Dead."

In other news, a fall festival raised money for the victims of last month's tornado. The fundraiser supported three families who lost their homes on Sept. 1 in the Tropical Depression Ida twister.

The health care industry had several developments. A Maryland hospital chain announced millions of dollars in employee incentives, a community college opened a new life sciences building and nearly 100 percent of seniors are vaccinated.

Here are this week's best headlines.

HBO Miniseries Filmed In Towson Monday

Film crews were in downtown Towson Monday due to production for an HBO miniseries.

Fall Festival Fundraiser Helped Edgewater Tornado Victims

After the Tropical Depression Ida tornado destroyed three homes, Anne Arundel residents planned a festival to fundraise for the victims.

Luminis Health Investing $29 Million In Benefits And Salaries

The Maryland-based healthcare system said the incentives will help the company stay competitive and address staffing shortages.

$117M AACC Building Opens, Touts Tools For Health + Life Sciences

A new health and life sciences building opened at Anne Arundel Community College. The $117 million space has dozens of high-tech labs.

MD COVID Vaccination Rate Hits 98% For Seniors: Hogan

Gov. Larry Hogan encouraged eligible residents to get a vaccine booster and said MD is preparing for when the vaccine is approved for kids.

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