Maryland

An increase in positive coronavirus cases in Maryland is directly tied to bars and non-compliance with public health requirements. That’s according to Gov. Larry Hogan. During a Wednesday (July 15) press conference, Hogan said while key metrics are trending in the right direction, there’s a rise in the number of young people who are testing […]

A letter sent to Gov. Larry Hogan from Maryland teachers’ unions are pushing to keep classrooms closed in favor of a virtual school start this fall. It’s due to safety concerns in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on from CBS Baltimore: Diamontè Brown, the President of the Baltimore Teachers Union, blasted the already […]

  The Maryland Terps announced on Saturday that it is suspending voluntary football workouts after nine individuals tested positive for coronavirus. According to a news release, in an on-campus screening of 185 student-athletes and staff conducted Tuesday and Wednesday, nine individuals tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals have been notified and are in self-isolation. “Under […]

Maryland is on the forefront of research to find a COVID-19 vaccine. Three local companies are involved. Among them is Emergent BioSolutions, a Global Life Sciences company headquartered in Gaithersburg, with facilities in Baltimore. Remember you can always take WOLB 1010 with you wherever you go by listening live online or via our app. Additionally, […]

Marylanders who are uninsured now have until July 15 to enroll in health coverage through the state’s health insurance marketplace, Maryland Health Connection. Remember you can always take WOLB 1010 with you wherever you go by listening live online or via our app. The deadline was originally June 15. The extension comes as more than […]

A Confederate-sympathizing plaque will be removed from the first floor of the Maryland State House after an unanimous vote from The Maryland State House Trust. Remember you can always take WOLB 1010 with you wherever you go by listening live online or via our app. House Speaker Adrienne Jones, the first Black person elected to […]

At least two dozen nursing homes have been fined by the state of Maryland for failing to provide information on coronavirus cases and deaths in their facilities. Remember you can always take WOLB 1010 with you wherever you go by listening live online or via our app. According to the Washington Post, 24 Medicare-certified facilities […]

Maryland continues to loosen some restrictions as COVID-19 hospitalizations decline. Remember you can always take WOLB 1010 with you wherever you go by listening live online or via our app. During a Wednesday press conference, Gov. Larry Hogan said restaurants can resume indoor dining at 50% capacity. Customers will be required to wear masks at […]

Anthony Brennan III, the bicyclist who was recorded on video attacking teenagers in Maryland for putting up posters to raise awareness about George Floyd's killing has been arrested and fired from his job.

Maryland state leaders are calling for a review of problems in this week’s primary election. “The primary election in Maryland on Tuesday was conducted under extraordinary circumstances that required timing changes and significant adjustments to voting methods,” the lawmakers said in a statement. “Under this pressure, it is clear there have been a number of […]