Bowie, MD|News|
Bowie Educator Wins National Award, Praised For Virtual Teaching
A Bowie elementary school educator won a national award for making deep connections with students, despite teaching virtually.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Maryland: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Maryland are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maryland Sees 12% Rise In First-Time Unemployment Claims
First-time unemployment claims in Maryland rose slightly last week to 13,582, up from 12,124 the previous week, official data shows.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|News|
Travel Increases At BWI, Suggests Vacations Are Returning
Traffic at BWI airport climbed to its highest rate in months. This suggests Marylanders are starting to go on vacation again.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Businesses Return To Full Capacity In Anne Arundel County
Businesses can return to full capacity in Anne Arundel County. Here’s when the new rules take effect.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Vaccine Allocation Quadruples For Prince Georgians At Six Flags
Getting a vaccine in Prince George's just got easier. The Six Flags mass immunization site will now save thousands of doses for locals.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Havre de Grace, MD|News|
Tidewater Grille Reopens After 3-Month Closure Amid Pandemic
The restaurant in Havre de Grace is reopening Wednesday, March 10.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Bel Air Garden Mart Is A Go This Spring
The town of Bel Air will host its annual flower mart in May.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Vaccine Eligibility Expanded In Anne Arundel County
A new age group can now get the coronavirus vaccine in Anne Arundel County. Here's a list of who's currently eligible for the immunization.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Hogan Praised For Pandemic Work, Criticized For Vaccine Rollout
Gov. Larry Hogan's pandemic response got high grades in an informal survey. Respondents questioned his vaccine and school policies, however.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Limits On MD Dining, Bars, Gyms End Soon; Camden Yards Can Open
MD Gov. Larry Hogan said he is easing or lifting limits on dining, sports, shopping, and houses of worship effective Friday, March 12.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Anne Arundel Cracks 15 Percent Vaccination; Metrics Remain Pesky
Anne Arundel passed a vaccination benchmark last week, indicating that rollout is speeding up. Still, the health metrics remain a concern.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Mobile Vaccinators Help Prince George's Speed Up Rollout
Prince George's is speeding up its immunization rollout. How? By sending mobile vaccinators across the county. Here's the plan.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
One Year On: How The COVID-19 Pandemic Shaped Maryland
March 5 marks one year since the first coronavirus cases were reported in Maryland. Patch looks at the highs and lows from the past year.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
First-Time Unemployment Claims Hit 1.69M In Maryland
The number of Maryland workers seeking jobless benefits dropped slightly last week, state labor data showed.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Leader Blasts Hogan's Vaccine Equity Plan, Demands Better Rollout
Gov. Larry Hogan's new vaccine equity plan isn't good enough, a Prince George's leader said. The lawmaker demanded more for people of color.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
March 5: Year Anniversary Of First Cases Declared Remembrance Day
Gov. Larry Hogan declared Friday a day to remember the victims of coronavirus. The memorial comes one year after Maryland's first cases.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Patch Survey: How Has Hogan Handled Coronavirus Pandemic?
How has Gov. Larry Hogan handled Maryland's response to the year-long coronavirus pandemic? Share your thoughts with Patch in our survey.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
Recher Reopens In Towson As Showcase For Local Music
After a closure that lasted years, The Recher in Towson has been renovated and is reopening.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore Cancels St. Patrick's Day Parade
The annual event is canceled in Baltimore for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Number Of Hybrid Students Announced As PGCPS Prepares For Return
How many students will take hybrid classes in Prince George's County? Patch has the answer.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Homeless Shelter Gifted Large Donation By Anonymous Resident
A donor gave a sizable gift to an Anne Arundel homeless shelter. The donation will help the nonprofit add resources during the pandemic.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
Towsontown Spring Festival Canceled For 2021
The spring festival in downtown Towson has been postponed, organizers said.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Naval Academy Moves Infected Students To Hotel, Classes Go Online
The Naval Academy moved nearly 100 infected midshipmen to a hotel for isolation. Classes also went online as cases surge on campus.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
3 More COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Sites Planned In Maryland: Hogan
Nearly one year after the first cases of coronavirus were detected in Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan addressed the plan to vaccinate residents.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Harford County Public Schools Plans 4 Days A Week In-Person
All students will have the option of returning to in-person instruction by early April, according to Harford County Public Schools.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
MD Reaches COVID Vaccine Milestone, J&J Shots Arrive This Week
More than 383,500 Marylanders age 65 and older have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson & Johnson's shot is being shipped out this week.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Vaccination Speeds Up In Prince George's, But Cases Are Up A Tad
Prince George's had its best vaccine week yet. The county still ranks last in immunization rollout, however, and new cases are up slightly.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Anne Arundel Boosts Vaccination Rank, But Health Metrics Plateau
Anne Arundel is speeding up its vaccine rollout, compared to other counties. The rapidly-declining health metrics have leveled off, however.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Bowie Baysox Ready To Help Vaccine Rollout If Asked: Report
The Bowie Baysox said they are ready to help vaccinate Prince George's County "in any way possible." Their stadium will be empty until May.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Eviction Threatens Hundreds; Anne Arundel Ups Prevention Measures
Hundreds of Anne Arundel homes are on the verge of eviction. The county is determined to keep these families housed. Here's the plan.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Harford County Government Buildings To Reopen After Shutdown
Recreational facilities, Harford Transit LINK and other services are reopening. Senior centers remain closed, and meetings remain virtual.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maryland Jobless Claims Cut By More Than Half Last Week
First-time unemployment claims fell sharply the week of Feb. 20, according to data released Thursday by Maryland's labor department.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Movie Theaters, Bowling Alleys Expand Capacities In Anne Arundel
Anne Arundel loosened its coronavirus restrictions Thursday. All county businesses may now operate at half capacity.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Centralized Vaccine Sign-Up Proposed By MD Lawmaker
One Maryland lawmaker is pushing for a single vaccine registration portal. Many residents are frustrated with the state's scattered forms.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Havre de Grace, MD|News|
Havre de Grace Among Main Street Grant Awardees From State Of MD
The Havre de Grace Alliance received more than $194,000 to support Main Street businesses.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Owings Mills-Reisterstown, MD|News|
Reisterstown Among Main Street Grant Awardees
The Reisterstown Improvement Association was given a grant to support Main Street businesses.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
After Grim Milestone, Flags Lower To Remember Coronavirus Victims
In memory of America’s 500,000 coronavirus victims, the U.S. and Maryland flags must lower to half-mast.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
MD Gas Station Gives Vaccine Bonus To Workers Who Get The Shot
A chain of Maryland gas stations will give a bonus to employees who get the coronavirus vaccine. Hint: Think potato wedges.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
8 Baltimore Main Street Grants Awarded From State Of Maryland
More than $1.6 million in grants will go to Main Street neighborhoods in Baltimore.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Bel Air Among Main Street Grant Awardees From State Of Maryland
The Bel Air Downtown Alliance received more than $194,000 to support Main Street businesses.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
