Olszewski: Baltimore County not ready to fully begin Phase 1 of reopening plan

UPDATE: Click here for a full list of what will be open and what will be closed in Baltimore County as of 5 p.m. on Friday. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski provided an update on Thursday evening on the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the press conference, Olszewski said that the county was […]

Archdiocese of Baltimore outlines reopening plan [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore has released details on their plan to reopen churches as Maryland begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan said the state was ready to begin Phase I of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery and that some businesses and churches could begin to reopen to public services.  Governor Hogan’s statewide […]

Governor Hogan issues executive order allowing court clerks to issue licenses, conduct marriage oaths remotely

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on many couples’ marriage plans. Governor Larry Hogan took steps on Thursday to alleviate some of their frustration. “The impact of COVID-19 has required Marylanders to make extremely difficult decisions regarding their wedding plans,” the governor said on Thursday. “I’ve issued an emergency order that allows court clerks to issue marriage licenses and […]

Harford County to reopen on Friday, May 15th

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Harford County will reopen on Friday, May 15, in accordance with Governor Larry Hogan’s announcement on Wednesday. On Wednesday evening, Governor Hogan stated that Maryland was ready to initiate Phase 1 of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery and that some businesses could begin reopening. On Thursday, Harford County Executive Barry Glassman issued the following statement: “I am […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases approach 36,000; state to begin reopening

UPDATE: For the latest local zip code reports, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday reported that there have now been close to 36,000 COVID-19 cases in Maryland. As of Thursday morning, there have been 35,903 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. There have been 1,748 related deaths, 6,553 total hospitalizations, and 1,538 […]

Olszewski: Baltimore County to ‘determine next steps within 24 hours’

UPDATE: Baltimore County Councilman David Marks issuer the following statement on Wednesday evening: ”Governor Hogan has laid out a cautious plan to reopen Maryland’s economy. Should the Baltimore County administration want to go in a different direction, I look forward to a discussion with the seven Councilmembers first.” Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday […]

Governor Hogan: Stay-at-home order to be lifted at 5pm on Friday, some businesses allowed to reopen

UPDATE: County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday evening expressed concern over the governor’s reopening plan and said that Baltimore County would determine next steps within the next 24 hours. Original story below… ——— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Wednesday evening to provide an update on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At the news conference, Governor Hogan announced […]

CCBC to partner with Baltimore County to offer contact trace investigator training, privacy advocates express concern

ESSEX, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County will be partnering with Baltimore County government to create an online training program for contact trace investigators, but some are concerned about the privacy aspects of such a program. Contact trace investigators work with individuals who have suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19, helping to identify others with whom they have had close […]