ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the State of Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 3 percent for the first time since early November, as the state’s health metrics continue to improve. Positivity Rate: 2.92% Since peaking last month at just below 30 percent, Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate has declined by 90.2 percent. This is the first time […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Water service will be shut off for several hours in the Belmont South community on Sunday. On Sunday morning February 20, the Department of Public Works will shut down the water on the master meter to the Belmont South townhomes. This action is being taken so that a plumber can make repairs to a resident’s private water line within […]
BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is investigating consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections. All of the cases are reported to have consumed powdered infant formula produced from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. As a result of the ongoing investigation, along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state […]
UPDATE: All northbound lanes along Belair Road have been shut down. Southbound lanes remain open at this time. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Wednesday morning water main break is causing traffic headaches for local motorists. The break was reported on Wednesday morning along Belair Road in the Overlea/Fullerton area. The Maryland State Highway Administration reports that all lanes of […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in the Nottingham area has left several residents without water. The break was reported near the intersection of Mitnick Road and Santee Road (21236) in the Belmont South community. The water has been shut off to many residences while crews inspect the main and make repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area. Councilman David […]
TOWSON, MD—Amid continued decreases in COVID-19 metrics, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to lift the indoor mask requirement for County buildings and facilities and to end required COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees, effective Monday, February 28 2022. “As we approach the two-year mark of this pandemic, we are actively working to responsibly provide as much normalcy […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—With the state’s health metrics continuing to substantially decline, Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that the requirement for masks and face coverings to be worn in state buildings will end next week. In addition, the governor has called on the State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, and encourages parents who want to weigh in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore on Friday announced that, beginning on Monday, February 14, the Department of Catholic Schools will transition all archdiocesan schools, where jurisdictions allow, to parental choice when it comes to masking and implement an optional masking standard. For students, this option will be based on parental choice. Staff and visitors will also have the option to […]