Bowie, MD|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine: Prince George's County Lays Out Timeline
County Executive Angela Alsobrooks explained Prince George's coronavirus vaccine timeline. Here is when you can expect to get the shot.
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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Annapolis, MD|News|
Anne Arundel Nonprofit Donates Supplies To Keep Arts Alive
Without in-person art classes, many students are missing creative outlets. This Anne Arundel County nonprofit is working to fix that.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
First-Time Jobless Claims In MD Drop To Lowest Level In Months
New unemployment claims in Maryland have dropped to their lowest level since September, according to state officials.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Marylanders Try To Cut Line For Coronavirus Vaccine: Hogan
Some Marylanders are trying to cut the line for the coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Larry Hogan said. That nabs shots from at-risk frontliners.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
When Will AACPS Reopen? Officials Mull Potential Start Date
School officials want to start hybrid classes, but health officials are still concerned. The county's deadline to decide is getting closer.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Hogan Shifts Vaccine Plan, Hopes To Overcome Slow Distribution
Maryland has distributed nearly 99 percent of its coronavirus vaccines, but hospitals have used about a third. Hogan wants them to speed up.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|News|
Shopper Refuses To Fix Mask, Assaults Worker At Arundel Mills
A shopper assaulted an employee at Arundel Mills mall after he was asked to adjust his mask, police said.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Havre de Grace, MD|News|
Havre de Grace Police Officers Get Coronavirus Vaccine
Police officers in Havre de Grace began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine Monday, officials said.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
ICU Hospitalizations Reach Record High In Prince George's County
Prince George's County now has more ICU hospitalizations than ever. After a two-week decline, coronavirus cases are back on the rise.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Anne Arundel Passes 25K Cases As Positivity Rate Continues Climb
With the positivity rate quadruple its August low, Anne Arundel added nearly 2,000 coronavirus cases last week. Here's a look at the trends.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Hundreds Of Anne Arundel First Responders Get Coronavirus Vaccine
Anne Arundel gave the coronavirus vaccine to hundreds of first responders. The county health officer also got the shot to suggest it's safe.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
More Than 18K MD Workers Applied For Unemployment Week Of Dec. 26
Initial jobless claims in Maryland rose last week to 18,100​, up from 17,734 the previous week​​, official unemployment data showed.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Anne Arundel Restaurants Stay Open After County Settles Lawsuit
A restaurateur sued the county after it temporarily banned dining. Now, the suit is settled. Here's how a court case kept eateries open.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|News|
Forbes Names Anne Arundel Company One Of Year's Best Businesses
The pandemic forced Marylanders to spend more time online. Forbes magazine honored this Anne Arundel company for protecting your data.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
MD Fishers, Farmers Push Through Pandemic As Relief Reaches $9M
The pandemic has slashed the revenues of some watermen by 35 percent. This is how Maryland is fighting to keep fishers and farmers afloat.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Dining Debate, Racial Protests, Jimmy Buffett: Top MD 2020 News
In a year defined by coronavirus, thousands died, staple businesses closed, residents protested injustice and celebrities visited Maryland.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Hospitalizations Near May High As Vaccine Reaches Prince George's
Hospitalizations are adding up in Prince George's County, but the vaccine offers some hope. Here's how the county is battling the surge.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Hospitalizations Near April High As Vaccine Reaches Anne Arundel
Hospitalizations are adding up in Anne Arundel County, but the vaccine offers some hope. Here's how the county is battling the surge.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Christmas Services In MD Modified During Coronavirus Pandemic
Church services across Maryland looked different this year, from live streams to drive-thru communions.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
First-Time Unemployment Claims In Maryland Top 1.42M
Initial jobless claims in Maryland rose last week to 17,734​, up from 15,754​ the previous week​​, official unemployment data showed.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
MD Needs $1B In COVID-19 Relief Released, Leaders Tell Hogan
State and local officials urged Gov. Larry Hogan to use $1 billion in reserves to help MD residents and business owners during the pandemic.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Santa's Monogrammed Sleigh Draws Attention In Bel Air
A custom-built sleigh is part of Bel Air's Winter Wonderland attraction on Main Street.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
Vaccinations At MD Long-Term Care Facilities Begin
Residents and staff at long-term care facilities in Maryland will begin receiving the coronavirus vaccine this week.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
Baltimore County Caps Third-Party Food Delivery Fees
County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. announced a new effort to support local restaurants.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Harford County Exec Gives Final $2.1M CARES Act Funding To HCPS
The CARES Act funding for Harford County totaled $44.6 million, including $7.1 million for the school system, officials said.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Moderna Begins Shipping 100K COVID-19 Vaccines To Maryland
More than 104,000 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped to Maryland this week, Gov. Larry Hogan said.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Santa House Built By Joppatowne Artist Sparks 3-Day Event
An artist who lives in Joppatowne built a house for Santa, who greeted children for the holidays.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
300,000 Dead: Remembering Marylanders We Lost To Coronavirus
Here at Patch, we know your friends, families and loved ones are more than numbers. We want to help you share the stories of MD lives lost.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Owings Mills-Reisterstown, MD|News|
Irvine Nature Center Awarded Tourism Grant To Offset COVID Losses
An Owings Mills nonprofit was among 32 organizations in Maryland that received state grants to help recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Fundraiser To Help Anne Arundel Restaurant Workers Launched
As Anne Arundel County restaurants battle to stay open, a fundraiser to help food service employees has been launched. How you can help.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Some Benefits May Expire As Initial Jobless Claims In MD Top 1.4M
Without Congressional approval, two federal relief programs in Maryland will expire on Dec. 26; meanwhile new unemployment claims rise.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Thursday Is Last Chance For Festive Shopping Event In Annapolis
Small businesses are struggling in Downtown Annapolis, but leaders hope for strong sales on the last night of Midnight Madness.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Billionaire Donates $25M To Bowie State As Part Of $4.1B Campaign
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $25 million to Bowie State University. Scott is a novelist and the ex-wife of Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Judge Blocks New Restaurant Regulations, Indoor Dining Continues
New restaurant regulations were set to take effect Wednesday in Anne Arundel, but a judge blocked the order. Indoor dining may continue.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Christmas Eve Now MD Holiday; State Employees Get Raise: Hogan
Christmas Eve is now a state holiday. Also, Maryland's revenue is improving amid the pandemic, meaning these state employees get a raise.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Library Changes Service As Anne Arundel Coronavirus Cases Spike
The fall surge in coronavirus cases forced the Anne Arundel County Public Library to alter its offerings. Here are the changes.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
No New Tenant Yet At Old Hive Bistro In Perry Hall
A restaurant remains vacant on Belair Road, but the liquor license was recently transferred.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Hogan Activates National Guard To Distribute Coronavirus Vaccines
Vaccinating millions of Marylanders is a massive undertaking. Gov. Larry Hogan activated the National Guard to help. Here's what that means.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Recycling Collection To Resume In January 2021 In Baltimore
Mayor Brandon Scott said Baltimoreans will be able to have their recycling collected again from their homes starting Jan. 19, 2021.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
Baltimore County Water Bills To Be Mailed By End Of December
Water meter readings are expected to be completed and bills mailed by Dec. 31 to Baltimore County residents.
