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Cal Ripken And Governor Tour Ripken Stadium Mass Vaccination Site

Gov. Larry Hogan toured the mass vaccination site in Harford County Wednesday. Ripken Stadium opened as a mass vaccination site about two weeks ago, on April 22. Hogan joined Orioles Hall of Famer Cal Ripken at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen.

• Gov. Hogan Visits Mass Vaccination Site At The Mall In Columbia

Students Help Save Oysters, Restore Chesapeake Bay: Report

Annapolis Elementary School students are working to save the Chesapeake Bay, the Capital Gazette reported. Excavation to install an anti-flooding pump revealed heaps of old oyster shells, that students will send to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, where they will help grow new oysters.

COVID-19 Restrictions And Summer Plans: Take Our Maryland Survey

With summer approaching and coronavirus restrictions easing, Marylanders may be resuming their traditional activities. With vaccination progress and health metrics in mind, we want to survey readers on their thoughts about COVID-19 restrictions and summer activities like vacations. Share your thoughts with Patch in our survey.

BWI Has 2nd Busiest Day In Pandemic, Airlines See Higher Demand

Travelers are starting to return to Baltimore/Washington International Airport. Officials said 20,746 passengers departed from the terminal last Thursday. That is the second-highest total since the coronavirus pandemic began, but it is still well below normal levels.

Lifeguard, Pool Staffer Earn Heroism Awards For Saving Swimmer

A swimmer was found unresponsive at a Howard County pool. A lifeguard and pool manager snapped into action to save his life, earning awards.

Officer Indicted, Charged With Assaulting Teenager: Police

Authorities said a grand jury indicted a Prince George's County police officer on April 27. Officials identified the officer as Cpl. Darryl Wormuth. Police accused Wormuth of assaulting a teenager on Oct. 20, 2020 after he took the suspect into custody in Suitland.

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