Baltimore County Healing Starts Here Vaccine Education 20210310

Baltimore County launches ‘Healing Starts Here’ COVID-19 vaccine education campaign

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced the “Healing Starts Here” campaign to educate residents about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and how they can register to receive it. The campaign aims to increase public confidence among residents currently underrepresented on the County’s vaccine registry by enlisting the support of trusted voices — including athletes, […]

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Maryland State Department of Education

Maryland State Department of Education announces additional COVID-19 relief grants for Maryland schools, universities

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education on Wednesday announced $10 million in grant awards to support Maryland schools and universities as they continue to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are being awarded through federal CARES Act funding to local school systems, public schools, nonpublic schools, as well as public and private universities that demonstrate unique […]

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Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery

Baltimore County officials release additional details on fully entering Stage One of reopening plan

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced additional details regarding the county’s plan to fully enter Stage One of Governor Larry Hogan’s Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan. “Having made significant progress in the availability of testing, contact tracing and personal protective equipment, we are prepared to take the next steps in safely reopening our economy. As we align with […]

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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Update 20200528

Baltimore County to align with state, reopen restaurants with outdoor seating, churches to resume services

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Officials have released additional details regarding the county’s plan to fully enter Stage One. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski held a press conference on Thursday evening to provide an update on the county’s progress with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, Olszewski announced that, effective at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 29, Baltimore […]

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Archbishop Lori Message 20200526

Archdiocese of Baltimore to resume services at one-third capacity on May 30, where permitted [VIDEO]

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore plans to resume holding services this coming weekend, but only where permitted to do so. In a video message released on Tuesday, Archbishop William Lori said that some parishes will resume public Masses at one-third capacity beginning on Saturday, May 30, if their local jurisdiction allows religious services for more than 10 people. The resumption […]

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Baltimore County

What will be open, closed in Baltimore County as of 5pm [FULL LIST]

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County officials have issued additional guidance as to which business will be allowed to reopen and which businesses will remain closed when Governor Larry Hogan’s stay-at-home order expires at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020. “Jurisdictions like Baltimore County must do what’s in the best interest of our communities with the health and safety of our residents […]

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Archdiocese of Baltimore

Archdiocese of Baltimore outlines reopening plan [VIDEO]

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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 […]

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Archdiocese of Baltimore cancels all Masses indefinitely

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore has reversed course and cancelled Sunday Masses. After initially stating earlier this week that all Catholic Masses would be held and attendance would be limited, the Archdiocese announced on Saturday night that all services would be cancelled until further notice. “Archbishop Lori will celebrate a private Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen at […]

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