Governor Hogan orders closure of non-essential businesses

UPDATE: County Executive Johnny Olszewski has requested Maryland National Guard support in Baltimore County. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Monday morning in which he announced further efforts to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Governor Hogan is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses effective at 5 p.m. on Monday. This is not […]

Third Maryland coronavirus death reported

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Saturday night announced the state’s third death as a result of COVID-19. The deceased was a Montgomery County resident in her 40s who suffered from underlying medical conditions. “We are devastated to learn that another Marylander has passed away as a result of COVID-19,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “Please join us in praying […]

Recreational activities to be suspended at Loch Raven Reservoir

BALTIMORE, MD—In response to the evolving conditions related to the threat of COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of the public and of our employees, Baltimore City Department of Public Works Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark announced that the following will take effect Monday, March 23, 2020: 1. All services other than curbside collections, condo collections, disposal services at the […]

Baltimore County resident is Maryland’s second coronavirus death

BALTIMORE, MD—A second Marylander has died from the coronavirus. On Friday night, Governor Larry Hogan announced that a Baltimore County man in his 60s died from COVID-19. The governor added that the man had underlying medical conditions. “A second Marylander has lost his life as a result of the coronavirus pandemic,” Governor Hogan said on Friday night. “On behalf of […]

MVA to close all branch offices in response to COVID-19

BALTIMORE, MD—To help protect the health and safety of customers and employees, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration will close all branch offices statewide effective at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 20th. This operational change is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Branch offices will remain closed until further notice. All previously scheduled appointments are cancelled. Customers will receive […]

Federal government moves tax filing deadline to July 15

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Americans will have a few extra months to file their taxes due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday morning, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced that “Tax Day” had been moved to July 15th. “At (President Trump’s) direction, we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15,” said Mnuchin. “All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time […]

Governor Hogan announces Maryland’s official designation for SBA economic injury loans during COVID-19 pandemic

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that Maryland has received official designation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which provides low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the SBA, the loans will help alleviate financial strain and allow businesses to pay bills, payroll, […]