Coronavirus
Baltimore City officials have hired squeegee kids to help out as the city deals with the coronavirus pandemic. The Mayor’s Office of Children & Family Success staffed several sites with squeegee kids to distribute meals this week. So far, the kids have helped serve 6,900 meals at eight sites. Read More: CBS Baltimore Sign Up […]
Some Marylanders are reaching out for help as the coronavirus pandemic wrecks havoc on businesses across the state. According to the state, more than 42,000 unemployment insurance claims were filed in Maryland last week. Baltimore County had the most claims filed at more than 6,500. There were 5,392 claims filed in Baltimore City. That’s up […]
A MDOT MTA bus operator has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration received notification from the operator about the COVID-19 positive test Tuesday night. Right now, service to the Eastern bus division has been temporarily halted. The operator last reported to work six days ago on Thursday, March […]
A University of Maryland, Baltimore County professor is dead after contracting the coronavirus. According to UMBC officials, Dr. Maurice Berger died Sunday. He was a research professor and chief curator of the school’s Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture. Dr. Berger joined the University in 1992. READ MORE: CBS Baltimore Sign Up For Our […]
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is the latest name to test positive with CoronaVirus COVID-19. A spokesperson said that Prince of Wales and future King of Britan has tested positive for COVID-19 and has “been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health.” Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall tested negative. Prince Charles is currently self-isolating […]
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan enacted an executive order, closing all non-essential businesses & establishments at 5pm on Monday, March 23, 2020. Governor Hogan said they are using federal guidelines to determine what qualifies as an essential business to remain open. The Office of Legal Counsel issued a “Interpretive Guidance” document on Monday providing clarity to […]
The Baltimore City Mayor’s office is expanding the grab-n-go meals to all Baltimore children and youth (18 and under) Monday-Friday from March 23-27. Meals are also being distributed for families at select Housing Authority of Baltimore City sites for those community residents only. To find a food distribution centers in your area, visit https://mars.msde.maryland.gov/mars_sitesearch/ RECREATION […]
Well-Known Saxophonist Manu Dibango has passed away due to complications related to CoronaVirus COVID-19. Dibango, best known for the 1972 song Soul Makossa died in his home country of Cameroon. An announcement was made on his official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ManuDibangoOfficiel/posts/2643947235837697 A Manu, Ad Lib… Dear family, dear friends, dear fans, A voice raises from far […]
Governor Hogan issued a new Executive Order during today’s 11am press conference in Annapolis, ordering all non-essential businesses to close by 5pm. Essential businesses like drug stores, grocery stores, and banks many remain open and are exempt from the new executive order. This new executive action taken by the Maryland Governor is all in hopes […]
A woman in her 40’s from Montgomery County becomes the 3rd recorded death due to the COVID-19 virus. The Maryland Department of Health announced late Saturday night that the Montgomery County residence had passed away from the coronavirus and disclosed that she had suffered from underlying medical conditions. Governor Larry Hogan Tweeted on Sunday: We […]