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Maryland Department of Health to offer free, voluntary COVID-19 testing inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards during home games

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday announced a partnership with Oriole Park at Camden Yards to open a COVID-19 testing site inside the stadium. Beginning on Friday, the site will offer free PCR tests before and during all home games as part of an ongoing roll-out of more community focused COVID-19 testing opportunities statewide. Fans will also have […]

Suspect arrested, charged in connection with murder of MTA van driver on Moravia Road

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with the shooting death of an MTA van driver in January. Frankye Duckett, 49, was shot and killed in the 4400-block of Moravia Road (21206) at around 5:30 p.m. on January 29, 2021. Police determined that the MTA Mobility van driver was seated inside of his vehicle when he was […]

State of Maryland launches outreach campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccine effort [VIDEO]

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The State of Maryland on Friday launched its grassroots public outreach and equity campaign to promote vaccine confidence. The GoVAX campaign encourages all Marylanders to protect themselves, their families, and communities by getting vaccinated when they become eligible. A cross-section of trusted leaders, including Governor Larry Hogan and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, launched the campaign on Friday morning during […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall, positivity rate increases

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate rose slightly while total hospitalizations dropped over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, December 18, 2020, there have been 246,553 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 5,205,154 tests, including more […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations for third straight day

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the state had observed a record-high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations for the third straight day. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, December 11, 2020, there have been 228,471 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, including 2,616 cases over the past 24 hours. The […]

Baltimore City restaurants ordered to close as Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations hit all-time high

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Just one day into his term as Mayor of Baltimore City, Brandon Scott shut down indoor and outdoor dining at city restaurants at a Wednesday morning press conference as COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state continued to soar. The Maryland Department of Health reported 1,715 coronavirus-related hospitalizations on Wednesday morning, an all-time high since the pandemic began. “This is about […]

County, City leaders issue joint statement on reversal of MTA cuts

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Top officials from Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County joined together to issue a statement regarding MTA’s announcement to reverse major cuts to the Maryland Transit Administration. Following public comment and feedback from local jurisdictions, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration on Wednesday announced that Core Bus service adjustments proposed September 1 will […]

Baltimore ransomware attack: how are county residents affected?

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – As Baltimore City works to address the ransomware attack on their computer systems, Baltimore County officials are sharing information about the possible implications for Baltimore County residents. It’s important to note that Baltimore County has not experienced a ransomware attack, however, there are a few ways county residents could impacted by the attack. County officials are working […]

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