State of Maryland applies for additional $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits

UPDATE: Maryland’s request has been approved by FEMA – details here. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that Maryland has submitted an application to the Federal Emergency Management Administration for the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) grant, which will provide an additional $300 per week to Marylanders who are unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Maryland […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland ICU bed usage, COVID-19 hospitalizations tick higher

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported that ICU bed usage and COVID-19 hospitalizations rose over the past 24 hours. As of Wednesday, there have been 101,649 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 414 cases since Tuesday. A total of 13,829 tests […]

BCPS to host two online sessions to discuss upcoming school year

TOWSON, MD—For the first time, the new school year will begin with rigorous instruction offered solely online. Naturally, parents, caregivers, students, and others have questions. Many answers can be found in the updated re-opening plan, but even more answers are on the way. Baltimore County Public Schools will host two online Community Conversations during which Community Superintendents Christina Byers (central […]

AG Frosh joins lawsuit over proposed changes to U.S. Postal Service

UPDATE: The head of the U.S. Postal Service said on Tuesday he would pause operational changes at the agency until after the November election. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Tuesday announced that Maryland is joining a multistate coalition in filing a federal lawsuit challenging operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service. The proposed Postal […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 ICU bed usage drops as positivity rate drops to new record low

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday reported that COVID-19 ICU bed usage fell as the statewide positivity rate dropped to another record low over the past 24 hours. As of Tuesday, there have been 101,235 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 520 […]

Baltimore County launches ‘Be Safe to Stay Safe’ public health, education initiative [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced the “Be Safe to Stay Safe” campaign, a public health and education initiative aimed at encouraging residents to properly wear masks and follow other key hygiene practices to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. The campaign, which features Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman and five-time Pro Bowl player Calais Campbell, […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations plummet as positivity rate dips to new record low

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com COVID-19 reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Monday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations fell sharply as the statewide positivity rate dropped over the past 24 hours. As of Monday, there have been 100,715 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 503 cases since Sunday. A total of […]

Liberty Swing dedicated at Angel Park

PERRY HALL, MD—The Liberty Swing was dedicated at Perry Hall’s Angel Park on Sunday evening. The Liberty Swing is specifically designed for those in wheelchairs. “Eight years ago, Kelli Szczybor and a volunteer committee launched plans to build an all-access playground and amphitheater on property donated to Baltimore County,” said Councilman David Marks. “In 2016, thousands of volunteers built the […]