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Frosh announces $17.5 million multi-state settlement with Home Depot over data breach

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Tuesday announced a multi-state settlement with the Georgia-based retailer The Home Depot stemming from its 2014 data breach, which exposed the payment card information of approximately 40 million consumers nationwide. Through the $17.5 million-dollar settlement, The Home Depot has reached a resolution with 46 states and the District of Columbia. The Home […]

Ring recalls 2nd-generation doorbells due to fire risk

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Amazon’s Ring is recalling hundreds of thousands of video doorbells due to a fire risk. The Ring Video Doorbell (Second Generation) battery can reportedly overheat when incorrect screws are used for installation, posing fire and burn hazards. This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras. Only Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) models with […]

BCPS launches COVID-19 data dashboard

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWON, MD – Baltimore County Public Schools has launched an online COVID-19 data dashboard that will be updated every Friday. The dashboard provides data on COVID-19 cases in Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore County based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Maryland Department of Health. On the dashboard, graphs and tables show the […]

Governor Hogan announces $70 Million in new investments, relief amid COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced the commitment of $70 million in new investments for initiatives to protect the health, safety, and well-being of Marylanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The $70 million of new investments I’m announcing today will help us to protect the health and safety of even more Marylanders,” said Governor Hogan. “Unfortunately, we have more tough […]

Baltimore County Police Department offers police facilities as Safe Exchange Zones for online transactions

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As the number of online purchases and sales of goods quickly increase, so do the potential risks associated with these transactions when they involve meeting a stranger. The Baltimore County Police Department is encouraging anyone who makes an online purchase that involves an in-person interaction to use their police facilities. All transactions are encouraged to be completed during daylight […]

HBCU Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Forty $500 scholarships made available for seniors attending Wednesday’s BCPS-HBCU Virtual College Fair

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools has announced that 40 book scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to high school seniors who participate in the fourth annual BCPS-HBCU Virtual College Fair. The online fair will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and feature 41 colleges and universities (all but one of […]

Maryland Department of Health launches MD COVID Alert [VIDEO]

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday announced the launch of MD COVID Alert, the official COVID-19 Exposure Notifications Express system of Maryland. MD COVID Alert uses Bluetooth Low Energy technology to quickly notify users who might have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 with the goal of reducing infections in Maryland. “MD COVID Alert complements […]

Baltimore County Public Library to begin scheduling computer appointments this week

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Beginning this week, Baltimore County Public Library customers can begin making appointments to utilize computers in each branch. Appointments begin this Wednesday, November 4th. Customers may reserve a public computer for one hour per day per branch, and appointments can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Each one-hour time slot will include a screening process and cleaning […]

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