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Governor Hogan calls on Maryland school systems to return to in-person hybrid instruction by March 1

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon held a press conference on Thursday afternoon calling on Maryland school systems to return to in-person hybrid instruction no later than Monday, March 1, 2021. State health officials are providing counties with additional protocols and educational design recommendations. Governor Hogan and Dr. Salmon have written a letter to teachers union …

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Baltimore County health department, school system announce start of COVID-19 vaccine program for county school employees

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health and Baltimore County Public Schools have announced the start of a COVID-19 vaccine program for BCPS employees, starting Friday, January, 22nd. Due to the national challenges with vaccine distribution and availability, the nearly 20,000 employees of BCPS will be offered vaccines in an order related to their direct contact with students. Members of …

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Governor Hogan unveils FY22 budget focused on education, tax relief, economic recovery [VIDEO]

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday unveiled his Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) recovery budget, which makes record investments in K-12 education and public health, provides tax relief to struggling Marylanders and small businesses, expands resources for crime prevention and fighting the opioid epidemic, fully funds Chesapeake Bay restoration, and lays a strong foundation for the state’s economic recovery. “We …

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Rapala recalls rechargeable fillet knives due to fire hazard

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Rapala is recalling its rechargeable fillet knives due to the fact that the battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery. This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN. The knife handles are black and gray. The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with …

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Governor Hogan receives COVID-19 vaccine [VIDEO]

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan received their COVID-19 vaccines on Monday morning. Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford also received his vaccine at the State House in Annapolis. Maryland’s leaders received their first dose Moderna vaccine on Monday. “Getting vaccinated is the only way to keep you, your family, your friends, and your community healthy and safe, and …

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Hot Pockets recalled due to glass, plastic contamination

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Nestlé is recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat pepperoni Hot Pockets products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass and hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this week. The frozen Hot Pockets products were produced from Nov. 13, 2020 through Nov. 16, 2020. The product has a shelf …

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Baltimore County releases COVID-19 vaccine registration form

Posted on January 15, 2021January 18, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As Maryland prepares to move into Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations next week, Baltimore County has released a COVID-19 vaccine registration form that allows residents to sign up to receive notification when they become eligible to receive a vaccine and when there are available appointments. “We will vaccinate as many of our residents as possible and we will do …

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Baltimore County Public Schools to receive over $96 million in federal COVID-19 relief

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D. on Friday announced $781 million in additional funding to assist Maryland schools and students recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $96 million is slated to go toward Baltimore County Public Schools. This funding, allocated through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, provides …