Restaurant Dining Outdoors

Baltimore County to begin ‘Seats on the Streets’ outdoor dining in Towson this weekend

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced that beginning this Saturday, June 13, the county will shut down Pennsylvania Avenue, between York Road and Washington Avenue, to all vehicular traffic during certain hours in order to allow local establishments to provide expanded outdoor seating. The Seats on the Streets initiative was developed in partnership with the Towson Chamber […]

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Gov. Hogan signs Executive Orders extending prohibition on utility shut-offs, expanding services by state-licensed breweries & wineries

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Friday morning, Governor Larry Hogan signed two new Executive Orders meant to help residents and small businesses as they continue to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the first Executive Order, Governor Hogan extended the emergency order prohibiting utility providers from shutting off or charging late fees for residential services, including electricity, water, phone, and […]

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Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery

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

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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

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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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Glassman eases Harford County parking lot requirements to facilitate outdoor dining

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HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Harford County Executive Barry Glassman on Thursday signed an Executive Order temporarily waiving certain requirements to give restaurants additional space in their parking lots for outside dining. The action under Harford County’s State of Emergency takes effect on Friday, May 29, at 5 p.m. to coincide with Governor Hogan’s completion of Stage One under the Maryland Roadmap to […]

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Baltimore City Government

Baltimore City moves to allow outdoor dining at area restaurants

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BALTIMORE, MD—On Thursday, Baltimore City Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that restaurants with outdoor dining permits can begin serving patrons outside at 5 p.m., on Friday, May 29th. “After consulting with our Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, and reviewing Baltimore City’s health data on COVID-19, we will move forward with allowing outdoor dining,” Mayor Young said. “I want to […]

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Police Car Lights

Fullerton restaurant burglarized; man assaulted, thrown into pond during Essex robbery

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this week. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, an individual punched a man several times and threw him into a nearby pond in the 1400-block of Fuselage Avenue in Middle River (21220). The suspect then stole the victim’s phone and tee shirt. The suspect was later arrested. Sometime between […]

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Governor Larry Hogan Update 20200527

Governor Hogan: Outdoor dining to resume at restaurants on Friday evening, outdoor pools allowed to reopen

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday evening held a press conference to provide an update on the state of Maryland’s progress in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. “After another 14 days of continued encouraging trends, Maryland is ready to take the additional steps to complete Stage One of our gradual, safe, and effective recovery plan,” said Governor Hogan. The governor […]

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