ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases decline for 4th straight day, Ocean City to ease restrictions [VIDEO]

UPDATE: Keep up with the latest zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Tuesday that there have now been over 27,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 709 cases since Monday.  This marks the fourth consecutive day in which a declining number of new cases was recorded. […]

Murder Hornet ‘unlikely’ to be in Maryland, say officials

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Asian giant hornet is most likely not in Maryland. The Maryland Department of Agriculture said it received many calls on Monday about the so-called “Murder Hornet.” The insect was found in Washington state in late 2019. The Asian giant hornet is the world’s largest hornet. It is native to temperate and tropical East Asia, South Asia, Mainland Southeast […]

Baltimore County Dept. of Aging offering ‘Virtual Senior Center’ programming to provide connection for older adults amid COVID-19 pandemic

TOWSON, MD—As Baltimore County continues to respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Aging has taken steps to implement “virtual senior center” programming to provide important connections and resources for Baltimore County’s older adults. “Our senior centers fill an important role in the lives of so many of Baltimore County’s older adults. During this unprecedented time, we’re doing […]

BCPS celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools is celebrating the work of its 9,628 teachers across the county this week, honoring them not only for their service and talents during the regular school year but especially for their dedication and professionalism during this time of at-home learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Teacher Appreciation Week from Monday, May 4, through Friday, May […]

Looney’s Pub Perry Hall prepares 100 meals for healthcare workers at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center

NOTTINGHAM, MD—One local restaurant has gone the extra mile to help those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Looney’s Pub Perry Hall prepared 100 meals for healthcare workers at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center over the weekend. The effort was coordinated by Round Table Relief, an organization that “was created to support Maryland’s frontline heroes and restaurants during […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Nearly 1,700 Marylanders released from isolation

UPDATE: For the latest zip code reports, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Monday that there have now been over 26,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland. Nearly 1,700 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 110,000 negative test results. As of Monday morning, there have been […]

Baltimore County to host webinar this week to support displaced workers

TOWSON, MD—As the COVID-19 pandemic has left tens of thousands across Maryland facing job loss or other income insecurity, Baltimore County will host a free webinar this week that will convene expert panelists to provide timely information and give an overview of how to access support resources and employment opportunities. This is the second session of County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s […]