Gov. Hogan directs MDH to offer appointment-free COVID-19 testing, allow testing without symptoms

ANNAPOLIS, MD–Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the state has reached a critical milestone, surpassing 200,000 COVID-19 tests and completing testing of 3.5 percent of the state’s population. The state now has the capacity and supplies to offer testing to Marylanders who may have been exposed to the disease, even if they do not have symptoms. With this progress, […]

Baltimore County announces two new COVID-19 testing sites

TOWSON, MD—A little more than a week after opening its drive-through testing site at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Baltimore County is opening two additional sites to help keep pace with the demand for testing, as well as provide access in areas with high rates of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Beginning next week, the Baltimore County Department of Health will […]

Baltimore County to open drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic at Timonium Fairgrounds

TIMONIUM, MD—In an effort to keep pace with the demand for COVID-19 testing, the Baltimore County Department of Health will open a drive-through clinic to test patients who have a medical order from a healthcare provider. The clinic will be located at the Timonium Fairgrounds (2200 York Road, Timonium, Maryland, 21093) and will open on Thursday, April 16th. Testing will […]

Baltimore County requests National Guard assistance to support COVID-19 response

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday requested Maryland National Guard support in Baltimore County to provide humanitarian and emergency management assistance to county government as it continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve asked for the Guard’s help to support our County’s evolving response to this unprecedented pandemic,” Olszewski said. “These are neighbors from our communities who […]

BCPS middle school, high school students to test their STEM knowledge

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students from 18 middle schools and 13 high schools will spend a Saturday morning testing their STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) knowledge by participating in the annual BCPS Physics Olympics, Chemathon, and Middle School STEM Fair. For the Physics Olympics and Chemathon the challenges aren’t revealed until the day of the event, but in general, […]

Nottingham woman bags winning $50,000 Md. Lottery scratch-off at grocery store

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A lucky shopper left her local grocery store with a purchase that is bound to put a smile on anyone’s face — a $50,000 winning Super Ca$h scratch-off from the Maryland Lottery. The Nottingham resident became the game’s 5th top-prize winner after purchasing the $5 instant ticket at a Giant grocery store in Timonium. The 69-year-old celebrated with Maryland […]