Glassman eases Harford County parking lot requirements to facilitate outdoor dining

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 […]

Baltimore City moves to allow outdoor dining at area restaurants

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

Bowman Restaurant delivers 50 meals to workers at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

CARNEY, MD—A local Carney restaurant is doing their part to help frontline workers deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bowman Restaurant on Harford Road delivered 50 platters to the staff at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center this week. The platters consisted of a crabcake sandwich on Kaiser roll, pina colada bread pudding, apple cake, snacks, and water. “Thank you, Bowman, […]

Baltimore County issues advance guidance for restaurant outdoor seating, not yet allowed by state

TOWSON, MD—In anticipation of future steps by the state of Maryland to further reopen, Baltimore County on Tuesday issued proactive guidance to help restaurants and bars prepare to provide expanded outdoor dining options.  The full guidelines can be viewed at the end of this story. Under Governor Larry Hogan’s statewide executive order, restaurants and bars are currently only permitted to […]

What will be open, closed in Baltimore County as of 5pm [FULL LIST]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County officials have issued additional guidance as to which business will be allowed to reopen and which businesses will remain closed when Governor Larry Hogan’s stay-at-home order expires at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020. “Jurisdictions like Baltimore County must do what’s in the best interest of our communities with the health and safety of our residents […]