MedStar Health expands, extends lease in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Kenwood Corporate Drive Investors, LLC, an affiliate of Kenwood Management Company, on Thursday announced that MedStar Health has expanded and extended its lease in Tyler Ridge at 8013 and 8019 Corporate Drive. MedStar now leases nearly 36,000 square feet at the project and has committed to remain there until early 2026. Kenwood owns 120,566 square feet of single-story […]

Baltimore County Public Library branches to distribute free COVID-19 test kits this weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will be distributing free COVID-19 tests kits this weekend. The test kits will be available at all branches beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 11th. The kits are free of charge and will be limited to one per person. Officials say inventory is limited and will be distributed while supplies last. A list […]

Officials confirm first three cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant in Baltimore

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) in Maryland residents. The variant’s presence in Maryland was confirmed by the Maryland Department of Health Public Health Laboratory, in collaboration with partner laboratories. All three of the cases announced on Friday involve individuals from Baltimore. Two […]

DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s recalled due to burn, fire hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—E-filliate is recalling over 300,000 wireless earphones that were sold at Home Depot and Lowe’s stores nationwide. The recall involves DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones. The earphones have a black and yellow neckband with wired earbuds. Manufacture codes included in this recall are D4 1910, D4 1912, D4 2003, D4 2004, D4 2006, D4 2009, D4 2011, D4 2012, […]

AG Frosh to Governor Hogan: Understaffing at state agency puts Maryland’s drinking water at risk

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Wednesday sent a letter to Governor Larry Hogan warning that he believes the Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) Water Supply Program (WSP) is dramatically understaffed – potentially risking the safety of Maryland’s drinking water and the health and welfare of Marylanders. WSP’s mandate is to ensure that the State’s 3,300 public […]

Governor Hogan outlines Maryland’s preparedness efforts for COVID-19 Omicron variant [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following the first confirmed U.S. case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday detailed Maryland’s preparedness efforts. “The single most important thing you can do to maintain your immunity against this virus and its variants is to get your booster shot,” said Governor Hogan. “Throughout this entire year, we have repeatedly stressed that we are in […]

Department of Aging announces Dementia Friendly Baltimore County initiative

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging will next week launch Dementia Friendly Baltimore County (DBFC), a new community-based, cross-sector initiative aimed to create a more inclusive and accessible Baltimore County. Dementia Friendly Baltimore County will officially kick-off at a virtual event on Wednesday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants can register online here. “Baltimore County is […]

Maryland State Board of Education, MSDE to review school masking requirement in special virtual meeting on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—Following a special meeting featuring public comment from stakeholders, community members and health experts on Maryland’s emergency school mask requirement, the Maryland State Board of Education will host a special virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 1 at 1:00 p.m. via WebEx. At the meeting, the State Board of Education will review public testimony, input and written comments as well […]