Governor Hogan submits $1.5 billion supplemental budget focused on education

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday submitted a $1.59 billion supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2022, including additional resources to support the safe reopening of schools. “This supplemental budget provides further support for the safe reopening of Maryland schools,” said Governor Hogan. “I want to commend all the teachers, administrators, parents, and public health officials who are doing everything they […]

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Perry Hall library branch closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

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PERRY HALL, MD—A staff member at the Perry Hall branch of the Baltimore County Public Library has tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced on Tuesday. The Honeygo Boulevard location will be closed on Tuesday, February 16 for cleaning and disinfecting. The branch’s book drop will remain open. Curbside service and computer appointments will resume as scheduled on Wednesday, February 17.

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Maryland Departments of Health and Aging collaborate on vaccine outreach for vulnerable populations

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA) have announced a joint effort to promote access to vaccines through a telephone-based support line and appointment system that is designed to assist those without internet access. On Monday, the departments began contacting seniors directly to invite them to use the new COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center […]

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Governor Hogan announces $60 million pandemic relief grant program for child care providers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers are eligible to apply for Child Care Pandemic Relief Fund grants to help meet increased operation costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, Maryland received additional federal funding to support child care for […]

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WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate declines again, hospitalizations continue to fall

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate and total hospitalizations continued to decline over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, February 12, 2021, there have been 368,977 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 7,388,614 tests, including more […]

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BCPS meal distribution schedule affected by Presidents’ Day holiday

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BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—The usual Monday and Wednesday meal distribution schedule for Baltimore County Public Schools will be altered during the week of Feb. 15 – 19 due to the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 15. Due to the closure of the school system on Monday, next week Baltimore County Public Schools will distribute meals on Wednesday, Feb. 17, only. […]

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Governor Hogan provides updates on schools, hospitals, nursing homes, vaccines [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday made several announcements related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including a testing program for schools, limited visitation for Maryland hospitals and nursing homes, the opening of the next mass vaccination site at M&T Bank Stadium, four-week vaccine allocation projections for Prince George’s County, and a new initiative to have counties appoint equity officers to […]

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Ravens to deliver donuts, coffee to healthcare workers at Franklin Square Hospital this week

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ROSEDALE, MD—The Baltimore Ravens will be making special deliveries to healthcare workers for Valentine’s Day. This Friday, February 12, the Ravens and Dunkin’ will travel to select MedStar Hospital locations to deliver “Poegrams” to healthcare workers throughout the Baltimore community.  These events will not be open to the general public. Ravens mascot Poe, staff members and the Dunkin’ Community Cruiser […]

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