NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the state’s COVID-19 positivity rate tumbled and hospitalizations fell once again over the past week. Officials say that over 4.6 million Marylanders have now been vaccinated. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, April 30, 2021, there have been 447,401 cases of novel coronavirus […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Repairs have been completed and service has been restored to residents following a major main break in Perry Hall. Thursday’s rupture on Seven Courts Drive sent water about 40 feet into the air and disrupted traffic for much of the afternoon. This same main has ruptured several times in recent months, causing a sinkhole and creating headaches for local […]
UPDATE: Repairs have been completed and service has been restored. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A massive water main break is causing traffic issues in the Seven Courts community. The break along Seven Courts Drive near Pinedale Drive sent a geyser of water into the air on Thursday afternoon. Water is reportedly spewing approximately forty feet into the air. This […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County announced on Wednesday night that it would align with state of Maryland’s latest actions. Effective immediately, masks and face coverings will no longer be required in most outdoor situations. Under the state’s order, face coverings are still required for all Marylanders at all large ticketed venues as well as indoors at all public and private businesses and […]
UPDATE: Baltimore County will align with the state’s actions. Original story below… ——— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan delivered a COVID-19 update to Maryland residents on Wednesday afternoon. Governor Hogan was joined by Dr. Jinlene Chan with the Maryland Department of Health. At Wednesday’s press conference, Governor Hogan announced that Maryland had surpassed more than 4.5 million vaccines administered. Nearly 85% […]
WASHINGTON, DC—On Tuesday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would be extending the REAL ID full enforcement date by 19 months, from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Officials say the pandemic has significantly impacted states’ ability to issue REAL ID-compliant […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—More Than Gourmet, Inc. has recalled approximately 6,896 pounds of ready-to-eat beef and veal broth and stock products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hydraulic oil, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The ready-to-eat broth and stock items were produced on March 1, 2021, April 7, 2021 and April 8, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has announced that Maryland’s COVID-19 metrics are among the best in the country. Maryland saw a 43% drop in new COVID-19 cases over the past week—the biggest drop in the country. According to the Centre for Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases, Maryland also has the lowest transmission rate in the country, and is the only state […]