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Maryland moves into Phase 1C of COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, opens eligibility to residents 65 and older

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Monday announced the beginning of Phase 1C of Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Over 2 million Marylanders are now eligible for vaccines, including all residents age 65 and older. With eligibility for vaccines in Maryland at its highest level to date, the state continues to receive approximately 10,000 doses per day from the […]

Governor Hogan announces expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for Marylanders 65 and older

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced expanded eligibility for all Marylanders 65 and over to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines this month. The state will make 50,000 doses available next week to hospitals, county health departments, and federally qualified health centers to launch clinics focused on elderly populations. “A return to a sense of normalcy has been made possible by […]

‘Shop With a Cop’ celebrated differently in Baltimore County this year [VIDEO]

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—This year’s 19th annual “Shop with a Cop” may have been celebrated a bit differently due to COVID-19, but the warmth of the holiday season was still present. Officers from each of the Baltimore County Police Department’s 10 precincts continued the tradition of spreading holiday cheer to children. The children gave their shopping “wish list” to the officers to […]

Golden Ring Shopping Center shooting victim dies

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Investigators have determined that this shooting was the result of an attempted robbery that occurred during an online selling transaction. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Police are investigating a shooting shooting in the parking lot of the Golden Ring Shopping Center that killed a man on Sunday evening. At just before 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a call for […]

Shooting reported at Rosedale WalMart

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: Investigators have determined that this shooting was the result of an attempted robbery that occurred during an online selling transaction. UPDATE: The victim in this shooting has died. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Police are responding to the scene of a Sunday evening shooting in Rosedale. The shooting was reported at just before 7:30 p.m. at the WalMart […]

Maryland announces summer-friendly hours at COVID-19 testing sites

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced summer-friendly hours at many of the state’s COVID-19 testing sites. Beginning this week, state-operated testing sites at Six Flags America theme park and several other locations will provide testing from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on their days of operation. “As we move into Phase Two of our Roadmap to Recovery, summer-friendly testing […]

Attorney General Frosh urges Walmart to strengthen worker protections during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Tuesday joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in calling on Walmart to strengthen measures to protect the health and safety of their workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter sent to Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon, the coalition expresses concern over media reports and complaints by employees alleging inadequate safety measures […]

Walmart to check employees temperatures, provide masks and gloves amid COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As the coronavirus emergency continues to play out across the country, WalMart announced that it would be taking extra measures to protect company employees. As of Tuesday, the temperature of every employee will be checked as they report for their shifts in stores, clubs, and facilities, the company said. Employees will also be asked several basic health screening questions. […]

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