COVID-19 Variant Kills Marylander, Governor Says: Patch PM

Here are the share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches to talk about tonight:

Brazil Variant Of Coronavirus Kills Maryland Traveler: Hogan

The Marylander died following international travel, state officials said.

Capital Gazette Shooting Survivors Will Be On Podcast Miniseries

The NPR podcast "Embedded" will examine the lingering effects of the 2018 shooting.

Marylanders Could See Relief Payments By Friday, Comptroller Says

A new website allows Marylanders to see the status of their stimulus checks.

Winter Storm Warnings Posted Across Maryland

Up to 10 inches of snow are in store for some corners of the Free State.

• Baltimore City Closures And Cancellations: Recycling, COVID-19 Vaccination
• Baltimore County Closures Due To Snow Thursday, Feb. 18
• Winter Weather Closes HCPS, Including Virtual Learning
• Montgomery County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Canceled Due To Winter Weather
• Snow Emergency Declared In Rockville, Vehicles Must Be Moved

Capacity Restrictions Relaxed In Howard County Starting Friday

The county executive said the move follows declines in positivity and case rates.

Zero Deaths Reported In Montgomery County For Second Straight Day

For the second straight day this week, Montgomery County saw no new coronavirus deaths.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Towson Shake Shack Plans Grand Opening
• Hybrid Classes Will Start In Prince George's County
• HoCo Officers Track Down Lost Boy Wandering In Chilly Temps
• Teachers Union Issues No-Confidence Vote In MCPS' Reopening Plan
• Murder Suspect Caught During Traffic Stop Near Bay Bridge: Police
• Celebree School To Open In Glen Burnie This Summer
• Goucher College Awarded $1M From The Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund
• MD Considers Banning Juveniles From Life Without Parole
• Bowie House Fire Causes $75K In Damage: Report
• Teachers Commended For Educating During Pandemic: HCPSS Superintendent
• Diaper, Female Products Could Qualify For MD Tax Credit

Across America

• Many 2nd Doses Of Moderna Vaccine Mistakenly Given As 1st In PA
• Rush Limbaugh, Conservative Talk Radio Show Host, Dies At 70
• Water Conservation Urged In Austin Amid Severe Winter Weather

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