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Maryland State Board of Education issues statement on school masking requirement

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education on Friday issued a statement on its statewide school face covering requirement. Earlier this week, Governor Larry Hogan, citing the state’s much-improved COVID-19 metrics, called on the board to rescind its mask mandate. The board’s Friday statement reads as follows: With improving Covid-19 metrics throughout Maryland, the Maryland State Board of Education reaffirms […]

Governor Hogan calls on Maryland State Board of Education to rescind mask mandate

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Maryland State Board of Education has issued a response. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday called on the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, citing the state’s dramatically improved health metrics, the widespread availability of vaccines for school age children, and the growing consensus among medical professionals, parents, and […]

Governor Hogan VaxCash 2 Announcement 20220208

Governor Hogan announced Healthcare Heroes Poster Competition, VaxCash 2.0 promotion [VIDEO]

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced a new Healthcare Heroes Poster Competition and a COVID-19 booster shot action plan. The plan includes the launch of a $2 million VaxCash 2.0 Promotion, which will award $2 million in cash prizes to a total of 12 Maryland residents who have received their booster shot. The promotion kicks off next Tuesday, February […]

Saladito Plums Golden Medal Mushrooms Recall 202202

Saladitos dried salted plums with chili, Golden Medal mushrooms recalled

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a pair of food recalls this month. A&E Corrales LLC Recalls Saladitos Dried Salted Plums with Chili A&E Corrales LLC, Seattle, WA is recalling Saladitos Dried Salted Plums With Chili because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. Lead is a toxic substance present in our environment in small amounts […]

Governor Hogan proclaims February 7-13 Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Week In Maryland

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday encouraged all Marylanders to celebrate the state’s frontline medical workers as he issued an official proclamation designating February 7-13, 2022 as Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Week in Maryland. “Even as we move on from the 30-day state of emergency, our public health response continues, as does the tireless work of our healthcare heroes,” said Governor […]

Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 1,500, state of emergency ends

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the State of Maryland have dropped below 1,500, as the state continues to report substantial declines in health metrics. Thursday marks the end of the 30-day state of emergency that the governor declared last month. In Wednesday night’s State of the State address, the governor said, “With swift and […]

Water main break reported in Parkville

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—A water main break in the Parkville area has left many residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that a six-inch diameter water main has ruptured in the 2900-block of Emerald Road (21234). Thirty customers are currently without water. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via Pixabay

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