ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to prepare for heavy snowfall and other severe conditions anticipated on Wednesday and into Thursday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern Baltimore County with 12 to 18 inches of snow expected. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Schools Superintendent Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D. has requested that the Maryland Department of Health include teachers, school staff, and early child care professionals as the first priority in the plan to start COVID-19 vaccinations for essential employees in Maryland. Acknowledging many factors influencing the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines, “the safety and education of our children demand immediate […]
TOWSON, MD—Due to expected inclement weather later this week, Baltimore County Public Schools will distribute free meals to students at more than 300 sites on Tuesday, December 15th. Meals distributed on Tuesday are designed to last for three days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.) BCPS will not distribute meals on Wednesday. Next week, to accommodate winter break, BCPS will distribute three […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Five University of Maryland Medical System frontline healthcare workers – two physicians, a nurse, a respiratory therapist and an environmental service worker – received COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines on Monday as the System begins the process of vaccinating staff members throughout the organization. UMMS received one tray of 975 vaccine doses and is in the process of allocating doses across […]
ROSEDALE, MD—A water main break in Rosedale has left several residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch main has ruptured in the 1800-block of Hanford Road (21237). Forty residents and one hydrant are currently without service. Crews are reportedly on site and making repairs.
TOWSON, MD—Prior to suspending meal distributions to students during winter break, Baltimore County Public Schools will distribute three days’ worth of free meals to students on Monday, Dec. 21, at 300 community locations, including all middle and high schools. The BCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services will close for winter break from Tuesday, Dec. 22, through Jan. 3 before […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the state had observed a record-high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations for the third straight day. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, December 11, 2020, there have been 228,471 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, including 2,616 cases over the past 24 hours. The […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore City has begun sending water bills to Baltimore County residents, following a halt to billing due to the pandemic. Based on current estimates, meter readings for all accounts should be completed and bills mailed by December 31st. Baltimore City manages water meter reading and billing for Baltimore County residents and businesses. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]