DOJ awards more than than $12 million to help Maryland public safety agencies address COVID-19 pandemic

BALTIMORE, MD—The Department of Justice has awarded more than $12.3 million to help public safety agencies in Maryland respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19, as part of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program. “Law enforcement and public safety officials are facing extraordinary challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic,” said U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur. […]

Councilman Marks: Small business grant program opens on May 11th

PERRY HALL, MD—Fifth District Councilman David Marks reminded local business on Tuesday that the application for small businesses grants would be going live next week. Baltimore County has created a COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program, which will provide grants of up to $15,000 each to more than 650 county-owned firms. “This funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases surpass 24,000 as curve continues to flatten

UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Saturday that there have now been over 24,000 COVID-19 cases in Maryland. In better news, close to 1,600 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 101,000 negative test results.  According to this data, “the curve” […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Baltimore County COVID-19 cases top 3,000

UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Friday that there have been over 3,000 COVID-19 cases in Baltimore County.  In better news, over 1,500 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 97,000 negative test results. As of Friday morning, there have been […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 death tolls surpasses 1,000; over 1,400 released from isolation

UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Thursday that there have been over 1,000 COVID-19 related deaths in the state.  In better news, over 1,400 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 92,000 negative test results. As of Thursday morning, there have […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Nursing home facilities account for half of all Maryland COVID-19 deaths

UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has begun releasing data on COVID-19 outbreaks within state nursing homes, as directed this week by Governor Larry Hogan. The new data shows that nursing home deaths account for about 50 percent (48%) of all Maryland coronavirus-related deaths. Health officials stated […]

Governor Hogan announces $1.6 million in grants to Maryland companies producing PPE in response to COVID-19

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that Maryland has awarded more than $1.6 million in a first round of grants to 20 Maryland companies for pivoting to or expanding production of Personal Protective Equipment. Through the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce, companies are receiving grants of up to $100,000 to manufacture […]

Olszewski announces major COVID-19 economic relief efforts for small businesses, artists, musicians

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced a series of economic relief efforts to support small businesses and individuals impacted by the severe financial pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: Baltimore County announces $10 million in new grant funding for small businesses County offers $100,000 in grants to assist professional artists, musicians and performers CCBC to launch online contact […]