COVID-19 REPORT: Maryland ICU bed usage remains low as hospitalizations rise

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com COVID-19 reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday reported that statewide COVID-19 ICU bed usage remains low as new deaths remained in the single digits. As of Thursday morning, there have been 80,836 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 664 cases since Wednesday. A total […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Flood Warning issued for Baltimore County

UPDATE: The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been extended until 5:30 p.m. and the Flood Warning has been extended until 8:15 p.m. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and a Flood Warning for portions of Baltimore County. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning will remain in effect until 5 p.m. on Wednesday.  The Flood […]

Baltimore County to support local businesses with grants to chambers of commerce

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced a $600,000 grant program designed to assist chambers of commerce and business associations in their missions to support businesses in their communities. The grant program will fund initiatives that support local businesses by providing educational programming and marketing efforts to help sustain the viability of this important economic sector that has […]

Councilman Marks: signalized crosswalk planned at Joppa Road, Honeygo Boulevard intersecrtion

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the county will install new signalized crosswalks in Perry Hall. The new crosswalks will be located on the western and southern sides of the intersection at Honeygo Boulevard and Joppa Road in Perry Hall. The county is exploring costs, with a projected date of completion this winter. “This intersection […]

COVID-19 REPORT: Maryland ICU bed usage remains low, Baltimore City suspends indoor dining

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com COVID-19 reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported that statewide COVID-19 deaths continued to slow over the past 24 hours while the overall positivity rate remained unchanged. As of Wednesday morning, there have been 80,172 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 627 cases since […]

Baltimore County Public Schools announces plan for virtual education through January 2021

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools plans to begin the 2020-21 school year with virtual education, following approval secured Tuesday night from the Board of Education of Baltimore County. Following schedules designed by their schools, students will engage in live, virtual instruction with their teachers four days each week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday), for 2 – 3.5 hours per day. […]

Baltimore County announces $400,000 in grant awards to community organizations to enhance local COVID-19 response

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County and the Baltimore Community Foundation on Tuesday announced that 50 local community-based organizations have received grants totaling $400,000 from the Baltimore County COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund in a collaborative effort to promote public health and support the County’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “County government is working around the clock to respond to this crisis, […]

Baltimore County issues new COVID-19 mask mandate

TOWSON, MD—As jurisdictions in Maryland and across the country see increasing COVID-19 cases and despite low ICU bed usage, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County Health Officer Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch has issued a new public health order requiring all individuals ages 2 and over to wear face coverings in all indoor public spaces.  Dr. […]