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Governor Hogan announces Maryland Cancer Moonshot: $216M in investments in cancer centers, cutting-edge research of treatments and cures

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced a new Maryland Cancer Moonshot initiative to expand and accelerate cancer detection, screening, prevention, treatment, and research in the state. The state is committing $216 million in investments as a down payment to jump-start the initiative, including the first-ever comprehensive cancer center in Prince George’s County. “The reality is that cancer is a […]

Governor Hogan announces supplemental budget for new public safety facilities, expanded cyber readiness, infrastructure and public health investments

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that he has submitted a $2.8 billion supplemental budget to the General Assembly that makes key investments in some of his administration’s core priorities, including support for police and public safety, an expanded cyber readiness and workforce initiative, and critical infrastructure and public health investments. This supplemental budget also funds top priorities for […]

Maryland Department of Health COVID-19 testing, vaccination sites to be closed Monday due to inclement weather

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced that many COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will be impacted on Monday by the incoming winter storm. Residents should verify the operating status of any site before visiting. Contact information for sites across the state can be found in the listings at https://COVIDtest.Maryland.gov and https://COVIDvax.Maryland.gov. The following state-run sites will be closed […]

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Governor Hogan announces actions to ramp up COVID-19 testing, $100 million in emergency funding to address Maryland hospital staffing needs [VIDEO]

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday afternoon announced a commitment of $100 million in emergency funding to address urgent staffing needs at Maryland hospitals and nursing homes, as well as a series of actions to further ramp up the availability of COVID-19 testing across the state. The governor was joined virtually for today’s announcements by Dr. Ted Delbridge, executive director […]

Multiple zebras on the loose in southern Maryland

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPPER MARLBORO, MD—Several wild zebras have been spotted roaming around Prince George’s County in recent days, according to local reports. The group of zebras, called a “dazzle,” has been seen wandering around Upper Marlboro after escaping from someone’s farm, according to Prince George’s County Animal Control. A local news chopper saw up to six zebras grazing in a field. Police […]

Nottingham man wins $25,350 at JAMES BOND Lottery Challenge

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Four lucky Maryland Lottery players traveled to Las Vegas earlier this week to participate in the JAMES BOND Lottery Challenge. The Marylanders, along with 108 other participants from lotteries across the country, were playing for the chance to win up to $1 million. Although no Maryland Lottery winner became a millionaire, all four came home with a little extra […]

Nottingham lottery winner heads to Vegas for chance to win $1 million

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, ND—Four lucky Maryland Lottery players are heading on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Las Vegas to participate in the JAMES BOND Lottery Challenge with a chance to win up to $1 million. The excited winners will join an additional 108 participants from 11 other lotteries across the country. The four Lottery players each won a trip for two to Las […]

Maryland Department of Health announces first reported heat-related death of 2021

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday announced the first reported heat-related death of 2021 in Maryland. The death occurred in Prince George’s County and the decedent was a male in his 40s. “As this tragedy shows, heat-related illness, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can result in serious ailments and even death,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. […]

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