BGE partners with area caterers to provide nearly 2,000 meals to front-line workers

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE is stepping up in a big way by taking caring of local heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has partnered with six area caterers to provide nearly 2,000 meals to doctors, nurses, and fire stations throughout central Maryland. “Business has slowed down recently, so it’s nice to not just get this order, but […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

Flood Watch, Coastal Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: National Weather Service Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center has issued a Significant Flood Outlook for the area.  See updated graphic below. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch and a Coastal Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The Flood Watch will be in effect from 4 a.m. through 10 p.m. on Thursday. Widespread […]

Police investigating northeast Baltimore shooting death

BALTIMORE, MD—Police are investigating a Monday night shooting that was reported in northeast Baltimore. At just before 11:30 p.m., on April 27, officers responded to the 5300-block of Sinclair Lane (21206) for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, authorities found 34-year-old Joseph Washington suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene. […]

Governor Hogan: Baltimore Convention Center field hospital complete; Maryland to introduce ‘COVID Link’ contact tracing program [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to address Maryland’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hogan announced that, on Friday, he would introduce his Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery. The plan was developed in consultation with doctors and public health experts and it will be a safe, effective, and gradual plan to allow the […]

Police arrest 2 Hillendale carjacking suspects

PARKVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested an 18-year-old and an 11-year-old in connection with a carjacking in Hillendale/Parkville. At just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, officers responded to the 1300-block of Mantle Street (21234) for a carjacking. Officers determined that two suspects walked up to a man who had just parked his car and asked him for […]

Governor Hogan: Baltimore-Washington corridor designated emerging COVID-19 hotspot [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday afternoon held a news conference from the Baltimore Convention Center in which he provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hogan said that the makeshift field hospital at the Convention Center would be utilized for COVID-19 patients who needed to complete their care and fully recover. The makeshift hospital reduces the amount of […]