Gov. Larry Hogan announced the second round of recipients for Project Restore, a $25 million economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives to revitalize vacant retail and commercial space. In this round […]
Coronavirus
Birx joins Real Time Medical Systems
Real Time Medical Systems, a Linthicum Heights-based health care interventional analytics solution, announced the appointment of Dr. Deborah Birx to its board of advisors. Birx will work with Real Time’s […]
Howard County COVID-19 transmission reaches substantial level
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the COVID-19 community transmission in Howard County has reached the “Substantial” level. Substantial community transmission is […]
City of Laurel reinstates indoor mask policy
The City of Laurel has reinstated its indoor face mask policy for everyone entering a city building or facility, effective Friday, Aug. 6 and applies to vaccinated and unvaccinated people. […]
Laurel to get American Rescue Plan Act Funds
The City of Laurel is anticipating a $21.4 million allocation from the U.S. Treasury as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The first installment of more than $12 million dollars was […]
Ball reopens Howard County government buildings to public
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced August 2 that Howard County Government buildings have fully reopened to the public. Face coverings should be worn by anyone who is not vaccinated, […]
Pittman announces new vaccine policy, reimplements mask requirement in Anne Arundel
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that effective Monday, Sept. 13, county employees who are not vaccinated will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result each week […]
Howard County first Maryland jurisdiction with 80 percent of eligible residents fully vaccinated
Howard County announced that 80 percent of eligible Howard County residents are fully vaccinated according to the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), becoming the first county in the state to achieve this […]
National Nurses United applauds Centers for Disease Control for recommending a partial return to indoor masking, recommends more
National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, applauded new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance stating that fully vaccinated people should resume […]
Traffic begins to exceed pre-pandemic levels
According to new data from state transportation officials, traffic on Maryland roads and highways has begun to approach and exceed pre-pandemic levels. Maryland Highways/Roads At the height of the pandemic, statewide highway […]