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Maryland Department of Health relaunches CovidCONNECT

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday relaunched its CovidCONNECT website, offering more streamlined access to comprehensive resources to support Marylanders who have firsthand experience with COVID-19. Through CovidCONNECT, users are able to find guidance and support from peers who share similar experiences and access resources to promote physical, emotional, and mental health. “As Marylanders continue to get vaccinated […]

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Governor Hogan, President Ferguson, Speaker Jones announce bipartisan agreement for American Rescue Plan funding [VIDEO]

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones on Wednesday announced a bipartisan budget agreement to allocate the $3.9 billion in federal funding that the State of Maryland expects to receive through the American Rescue Plan Act. The major components of the bipartisan agreement to provide targeted relief are: $1.1 billion in federal funding […]

THE AVENUE at White Marsh ‘reimagines’ turf plaza, area to be used for outdoor dining

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh has “reimagined” its outdoor turf plaza for the 2021 summer season. The family shopping mecca said on Tuesday it will be using the space as a dining area in 2021, allowing more patrons to dine outdoors as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions continue to ease. “While we look forward to warmer weather, we welcome […]

Maryland enters Phase 2B of statewide COVID-19 vaccination plan

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland is now exceeding an average of 50,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered daily. The state is reporting 55,044 new vaccinations—a record high for a Monday—and a total of 2,619,551 to date. “Our daily vaccination rate continues to rise to record levels, and we are finally receiving the increase in […]

Maryland’s Commissioner of Financial Regulation extends foreclosure moratorium through May 3

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation on Monday announced the extension of the moratorium on new residential foreclosures through May 3, 2021. The moratorium, originally established by the Governor’s executive order issued April 3, 2020 and continued through subsequent executive orders and regulatory guidance, was due to expire on March 31, 2021. “While […]

Governor Hogan announces extension of state health insurance special enrollment period until August 15

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Health Benefit Exchange on Friday announced that the state health insurance marketplace, Maryland Health Connection, will extend its current Coronavirus Special Enrollment Period. Uninsured Marylanders have the opportunity to enroll in health coverage now until Aug. 15. This deadline aligns with the federal special enrollment period extension announced by President Joe Biden for the […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland sets another one-day COVID-19 vaccination record

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the state set a new one-day record of 64,286 COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday. Maryland providers have now administered a total of 2,422,963 doses. According to the CDC, 34.7% of Marylanders 18 and older have now received at least one dose. (story continues below graphic) Previous zip code reports can be […]

Maryland to adopt new CDC distancing guidelines for K-12 schools

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced that it will be adopting new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending that, with universal masking in place, students should maintain a distance of at least three feet in classroom settings. “Every single Maryland student must have the opportunity to return to attending school in some form or fashion, […]

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