WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fall as positivity rates remain below 5%

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on  Friday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state continue to fall as the state’s overall positivity rate remains below 5%. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, October 2, 2020, there have been 126,222 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 2,660,800 tests. […]

Olszewski allocates $2 million for phase two of eviction prevention

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced, under the second phase of the County’s eviction prevention program, that the County will provide up to $2 million in rental assistance for residents who have lost income as a result of the pandemic and are at risk of losing their housing. The County will begin accepting applications on October 6th. […]

County, City leaders issue joint statement on reversal of MTA cuts

BALTIMORE, MD—Top officials from Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County joined together to issue a statement regarding MTA’s announcement to reverse major cuts to the Maryland Transit Administration. Following public comment and feedback from local jurisdictions, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration on Wednesday announced that Core Bus service adjustments proposed September 1 will […]

Consultant releases recommendations for Baltimore County Public Schools high school construction

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools have released the recommendations from the first phase of the Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS). MYIPAS is a 10-year capital planning process that will identify and prioritize needed improvements to Baltimore County’s school infrastructure. The first phase focused on high schools. The second phase, focusing on all remaining schools, centers, […]

Heavy rain, flooding possible on Tuesday night

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Heavy rain is in the forecast for the Nottingham area. The National Weather Service says showers and a few thunderstorms will expand in coverage across the region on Tuesday evening and into the overnight hours. Some of the rainfall will be locally heavy at times with isolated instances of flooding. Damage wind gusts are also possible. A few showers […]

Officer Caprio Playground Project bull roast raises over $16,000

UPDATE: All funding has now been secured for the playground. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—An important local project raised a significant amount of money over the weekend. The “Honoring Courage” bull roast was held at the Baltimore Count Game & Fish Protective Association in Carney and proceeds went to benefit the Officer Caprio Playground Project. Organizers say the […]

1st Annual Baltimore County Children’s Business Fair held at THE AVENUE in White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new “first” is happening in White Marsh on Saturday. THE AVENUE at White Marsh, in partnership with Liberty Leadership, is sponsoring the virtual marketplace for the 1st Annual Baltimore County Children’s Business Fair on Saturday, September 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair provides the opportunity for children to launch and showcase their own startup business. […]