BCPS unveils new food trailer designed to offer more real-world experiences to Career and Technical Education students

TOWSON, MD – Forbes magazine describes food trucks as “mavericks, bringing restaurant cuisine to where no chef has cooked before.” Baltimore County Public Schools is vying for its own “maverick” status by unveiling a new food trailer that will engage Career and Technical Education students in preparing and serving food, but also in managing the finances and marketing of the […]

Maryland’s COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 500 for 1st time since October, weekly Zip Code Report to be discontinued

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Saturday announced two important milestones in Maryland’s battle with COVID-19. As of Saturday morning, coronavirus-related hospitalizations have fallen to 490.  This marks the first time since late October that hospitalizations have fallen below 500. The state’s positivity rate also dropped to 2.04%, a new all-time low. The Maryland Department of Health has announced that it […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: COVID-19 positivity rate drops, hospitalizations fall again

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and positivity rate fell once again over the past week. “Maryland has now surpassed 5.8 million vaccinations,” said Governor Larry Hogan on Friday. “If you haven’t yet gotten your shot, there’s no better time.” Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of […]

FOOD TRUCKS: Perry Hall, White Marsh, Long Green, Kingsville lineups for week of May 17 announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The local food truck event lineups for the week of May 17, 2021 have been announced.  For events that are still listed as “TBA,” keep checking back as this info will be published here as it is announced. Perry Hall Food Trucks This week’s Perry Hall Food Trucks schedule is as follows: 9240 Seven Courts Drive: Wed. 5/19 4-8PM: […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: COVID-19 positivity rate tumbles, hospitalizations continue to fall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and positivity rate dropped drastically once again over the past week. “Maryland is reporting over 5.44 million COVID-19 vaccinations as our key health metrics continue to decline, with a significant drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations today,” said Governor Larry Hogan on Friday. Previous zip code reports can […]

Councilman Marks: Pappas Seafood shipping to relocate to vacant ABC Rental site in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Longtime Baltimore favorite Pappas’ Seafood will fill the vacant ABC Rental location on Belair Road in Perry Hall. Pappas will use the location at 8801 Belair Road for its shipping department. This site is in the Perry Hall commercial revitalization district, an area where Councilman David Marks has targeted new businesses and improvements. “We are excited to continue our […]

Baltimore County to join state in lifting restrictions, Olszewski to weigh extending indoor mask mandate

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County will join the state of Maryland in lifting all restrictions on indoor and outdoor venues and indoor and outdoor dining effective Saturday, May 15, officials announced on Friday afternoon. Indoor face covering requirements will remain in effect. This means that individuals must continue to wear face masks while inside public spaces, in schools, and in restaurants while […]

Governor Hogan: All COVID-19 indoor, outdoor capacity limits to be lifted

UPDATE: Baltimore County plans to continue align with state actions in lifting restrictions. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday afternoon held a press conference to provide an update on Maryland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor announced that the case rate per 100,000 has dropped by 64% over the past 4 weeks and is at […]