ZIP CODE REPORT: Nearly 2,500 Marylanders have been released from COVID-19 isolation

UPDATE: For the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported that there have now been close to 35,000 COVID-19 cases in Maryland. As of Wednesday morning, there have been 34,812 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 751 cases since Tuesday. There have been 1,694 […]

Frosh urges Whole Foods, Amazon to strengthen worker protections during COVID-19 pandemic

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general calling on Amazon and Whole Foods to strengthen measures to protect the health and safety of their workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter sent to the companies, the attorneys general request updated information on several outstanding issues raised by the coalition in […]

Education Foundation of BCPS cancels 2020 State of the Schools event

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Out of an abundance of caution and in adherence with the state’s executive orders, The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools is cancelling the 2020 State of the Schools event. It was originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, at Towson University’s SECU Arena, and there were plans to reschedule it. The decision to cancel was made in accordance […]

Baltimore County calls for grant proposals from organizations serving residents during the pandemic

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that local community-based organizations can now apply for grant funding to support critical services to Baltimore County residents as they weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant funds will come from the Baltimore County COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, created in March to promote public health and support the County’s efforts to respond […]

DOJ awards more than than $12 million to help Maryland public safety agencies address COVID-19 pandemic

BALTIMORE, MD—The Department of Justice has awarded more than $12.3 million to help public safety agencies in Maryland respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19, as part of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program. “Law enforcement and public safety officials are facing extraordinary challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic,” said U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur. […]

Baltimore County Public Schools 2020 online graduation schedule announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools on Tuesday announced the 2020 virtual graduation schedule. The online graduations will run from June 10-18. Local high schools will be sharing details about cap and gown distribution. Officials hope to schedule an in-person ceremony or recognition as soon as it is safe to do so. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams posted the following message […]

UnitedHealthcare files to enter Maryland Health Benefit Exchange

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that national health insurer UnitedHealthcare has filed to offer individual health plans through Maryland Health Connection in 2021. “We are very pleased United has chosen to enter Maryland’s individual market,” said Governor Hogan. “During this public health crisis, it’s more important than ever for Marylanders to have access to a robust marketplace with […]

Maryland Department of Labor announces payment of 327K unemployment insurance claims during COVID-19 pandemic

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Tiffany P. Robinson on Tuesday provided an update about the processing and payment of unemployment insurance claims in Maryland since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the unprecedented volume of claims and hurdles to implementing new federal programs, Maryland has been able to pay 327,649 of the unemployment claims received during the pandemic, […]