Attorney General Frosh calls on HUD to protect seniors’ homes during pandemic

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Friday joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to take immediate action to protect senior citizens from homelessness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter sent to HUD Secretary Ben Carson, the coalition recommends specific actions […]

White Marsh Mall giving away up to $100,000 to support communities, restaurants

NOTTINGHAM, MD—White Marsh Mall is supporting the Feeding America COVID-19 Response Fund in a big way. Shoppers simply need to share a photo of a meal from one of their restaurants (see list below) on Instagram using the hashtag #DineDelightDonate. White Marsh Mall will then donate $10 to the fund for every post between now and June 30…up to $100,000. […]

Governor Hogan proclaims May 1, 2020 Maryland School Lunch Hero Day [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed May 1 as Maryland School Lunch Hero Day, in tribute to the extraordinary efforts and service of community and school food service professionals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency. Recognizing National School Lunch Hero Day in Maryland, Governor Hogan and State Schools Superintendent Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D. joined local school systems in […]

Frosh reminds Marylanders that CARES Act stimulus payments cannot be seized by debt collectors

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week issued a reminder about stimulus payments being issued to Maryland residents as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. On April 29, 2020, Governor Larry Hogan issued Executive Order 20-04-29-03 prohibiting financial institutions from garnishing this financial assistance, except as related to child support. The CARES […]

Mail-in ballots to begin arriving for June 2 Presidential Primary election

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland State Board of Elections is urging all Maryland voters to be on the lookout for mail-in ballots for the June 2 Presidential Primary election. Mail-in ballots could begin arriving in mailboxes this week. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the June 2 Primary will be conducted by mail, with limited options to vote in person on Election Day. […]

Blue Angels, Thunderbirds release flyover path, time for Saturday’s Healthcare Heroes Day

UPDATE: The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force squadrons have issued an update reminding spectators to follow social distancing  safety guidelines. “Residents in these areas will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event,” the release said. “They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Baltimore County COVID-19 cases top 3,000

UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Friday that there have been over 3,000 COVID-19 cases in Baltimore County.  In better news, over 1,500 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 97,000 negative test results. As of Friday morning, there have been […]

PCBA cancels 2020 Spring Concert Series due to COVID-19 pandemic

PARKVILLE, MD—The Parkville Carney Business Association announced on Thursday that their 2020 Spring Concert Series would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The PCBA Spring Concert Series usually takes place every Friday evening in May and in June. “We felt that cancelling the spring concerts was the safest course of action due to the current health crisis,” said PCBA […]