Governor Hogan signs Executive Order extending prohibition on utility shut-offs

NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Tuesday morning, Governor Larry Hogan signed a new Executive Order meant to help residents as they continue to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This new order extends the emergency order prohibiting utility providers from shutting off or charging late fees for residential services, including electricity, water, phone, and internet, through August 1st. The full order […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate hits another new 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 the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate had fallen to another new low. As of Tuesday morning, there have been 67,559 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 4.81%, a decrease from Monday’s […]

Gov. Hogan, Superintendent Salmon announce $210 million in COVID-19 relief for remote learning, targeted tutoring

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Karen Salmon on Monday announced $210 million in additional funding to help Maryland schools and students most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding, allocated through the federal CARES Act, will be used to ensure that more students have access to remote learning, and expand targeted tutoring initiatives for at-risk students. “For six […]

Baltimore County, City lead proposed national class action settlement with Monsanto

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Last week, the City of Baltimore and Baltimore County, along with eleven other governmental entities across the country, announced a proposed nationwide class action settlement with Monsanto Company, Pharmacia, LLC, and Solutia, Inc., for $550 million, resolving PCB water contamination claims for a proposed class of 2,528 governmental entities nationwide. “This national resolution will empower nearly 2,000 cities, […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate falls to new low

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Monday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate had fallen to a new low. As of Monday morning, there have been 67,254 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 4.84%, a decrease from Sunday’s […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall for 32nd consecutive day

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Sunday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations had dropped for the 32nd consecutive day. As of Sunday morning, there have been 66,777 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 4.89%, largely unchanged from Saturday’s 4.86%.  […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall for 31st straight day

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Saturday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations had dropped for the 31st consecutive day. As of Saturday morning, there have been 66,450 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 4.86%, a decrease from Friday’s 4.92%.  […]

Governor Hogan announces phased reopening plan for Maryland assisted living facilities

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced announced a safe and phased reopening plan for Maryland’s assisted living facilities as part of the state’s commitment to protect vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This plan requires universal screenings and face coverings for staff and visitors, mandates widespread testing, and allows for limited visitation. “As our state continues to reopen, we […]