Attorney General Frosh joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s changes to Clean Water Act

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s final rule narrowing the definition of the “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. The final rule continues the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) effort to weaken water quality protections under the Clean Water […]

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ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases surpass 24,000 as curve continues to flatten

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UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Saturday that there have now been over 24,000 COVID-19 cases in Maryland. In better news, close to 1,600 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 101,000 negative test results.  According to this data, “the curve” […]

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Six BCPS students earn placement into Johns Hopkins Future Scholars Program

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TOWSON, MD—High school juniors from three Baltimore County Public Schools have been accepted into the prestigious Johns Hopkins University’s Future Scholars Program for the upcoming school year, in addition to the previously announced Pikesville High students. Ten or fewer high school students from the Baltimore area are accepted into the Future Scholars Program each year. This year, six of those […]

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Blue Angels, Thunderbirds release flyover path, time for Saturday’s Healthcare Heroes Day

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UPDATE: The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force squadrons have issued an update reminding spectators to follow social distancing  safety guidelines. “Residents in these areas will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event,” the release said. “They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals […]

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ZIP CODE REPORT: Baltimore County COVID-19 cases top 3,000

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UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Friday that there have been over 3,000 COVID-19 cases in Baltimore County.  In better news, over 1,500 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 97,000 negative test results. As of Friday morning, there have been […]

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Kingsville teacher leads effort to donate pizzas to GBMC

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KINGSVILLE, MD—A Kingsville teacher spearheaded an effort donate several pizzas and other assorted food items to several units at Greater Baltimore Medical Center this week. On Wednesday night, Margherita’s Pizza of Kingsville delivered food to five different units at GBMC. The effort was organized by local resident Amy DeNike, a Grade 3 teacher at Kingsville Elementary School. DeNike was voted […]

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ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 death tolls surpasses 1,000; over 1,400 released from isolation

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UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Thursday that there have been over 1,000 COVID-19 related deaths in the state.  In better news, over 1,400 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 92,000 negative test results. As of Thursday morning, there have […]

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Governor Hogan acts to address COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes, gives update on unemployment website [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced an expanded testing strategy and aggressive new actions to address outbreaks of COVID-19 at poultry processing plants and nursing homes in Maryland. As Maryland continues to plan for the recovery phase, the state will target and isolate outbreaks and clusters of cases, redouble attention and resources on hotspot areas, and increase mitigation efforts […]

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