ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations hit lowest level in 66 days

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations continued their downward trend for the 16th straight day. As of Friday morning, there have been 60,613 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 6.94%, a decrease from […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall for 15th consecutive day

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations continued their downward trend for the 15th straight day. As of Thursday morning, there have been 60,197 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 7.25%, largely unchanged from […]

Governor Hogan: Indoor dining to resume at restaurants, outdoor graduations permitted, pools & casinos to reopen

UPDATE: Governor Hogan has released further details on the planned additional Stage Two reopenings. Original story below… ——— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Wednesday evening to address the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide a progress report on the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. At the conference, Governor Hogan said that Maryland has […]

Elected officials, community leaders share congratulatory videos for BCPS Class of 2020

TOWSON, MD—With virtual graduation ceremonies less than a week away, nearly two dozen elected officials and community leaders have congratulated the BCPS Class of 2020 by offering well wishes and words of wisdom through videos posted online. Now, the community can do the same. The #DearBCPSGrads campaign gives everyone the opportunity to offer congratulations and remarks by sharing videos or […]

Harford County Public Schools to hold in-person, individual graduations [VIDEO]

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Sean Bulson announced on Wednesday that HCPS high schools will be hosting in-person, individual graduations for seniors and their family members. Individual schools will be communicating directly with their seniors about details related to their specific graduation activities. In a video message, Superintendent Bulson said that each student will have the opportunity to […]

Baltimore County Public Schools 2020 online graduation schedule announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools on Tuesday announced the 2020 virtual graduation schedule. The online graduations will run from June 10-18. Local high schools will be sharing details about cap and gown distribution. Officials hope to schedule an in-person ceremony or recognition as soon as it is safe to do so. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams posted the following message […]

School board leaders describe decision to hold virtual BCPS graduations

TOWSON, MD—At its May 5 meeting, the Board of Education of Baltimore County voted to approve a contract with the company Herff Jones to provide virtual graduation ceremonies for all Baltimore County Public Schools high schools. “This was a difficult decision for all of us,” said Board Chair Kathleen Causey. “We have heard from students and parents that what they […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Over half of Maryland COVID-19 deaths have occurred in group living facilities

UPDATE: Keep up with the latest zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Thursday that there have now been over 29,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland.  Additionally, the data now shows that over 50 percent of Maryland COVID-19 deaths have taken place in group living facilities. As of Thursday […]