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Disney World, Disneyland To Lay Off Thousands: Report
Disney Parks plans to lay off a total of 28K workers in Florida and California because of coronavirus restrictions; FL layoffs aren't known.

Deb Belt has been an editor with Patch.com since August 2011. After launching Patches in Iowa -- where staffers covered the 2012 Iowa Caucuses and the presidential campaign -- Deb joined the Southeast team of editors. Early in 2015 she took on coverage of the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George's and Montgomery. Since March 2017 she has been the team leader for Patch sites in the Southeast, ranging from Baltimore to Miami. Prior to joining the digital world, she worked as an editor for 13 years at the Des Moines Register, focused on suburban coverage.
Disney Parks plans to lay off a total of 28K workers in Florida and California because of coronavirus restrictions; FL layoffs aren't known.

The coronavirus pandemic contributed to a spike in methamphetamine, alcohol, cocaine and opioid-related overdose deaths in Maryland: Report.
The Tampa Bay Lightning claimed the 2020 Stanley Cup Monday night with a 2-0 win over Dallas.
Maryland becomes the first state in the US to ban plastic foam food containers starting Oct. 1. Several cities and counties already ban it.
A Baltimore man was arrested on nine drug charges after Anne Arundel County Police said he sold cocaine and other drugs in Glen Burnie.
Police are seeking a driver who hit 3 people at an I-95 accident scene near Jessup and fled. One person has died and 2 are injured.
The pop-up car rally H2Oi drew unruly crowds in Ocean City that showed "wanton disrespect" for the law, Gov Hogan said on Monday.
NoVA, DC voters may use ballots sent via mail and secure drop box locations to avoid in-person voting: See the full list of drop-off sites.
This week's NoVA and DC dream houses feature a $12.8M Georgetown estate, a charming colonial, a $8.9M McLean prestige address and more.
MD good news includes best place to live, $2M lottery win, flash mob proposal, best colleges, trick-or-treating on, and pumpkin patches.
Maryland voters may use ballots sent via mail and secure drop box locations for those who wish to avoid in-person voting: See the full list.
The Northams have COVID-19, preventing floods, county discourages trick-or-treating, Confederate Halloween costumes for kids: VA Top News.
If you're planning a fall foliage tour, we can help you map it out. Virginia DOF staffers have updated the status of fall color statewide.
If you're planning a fall foliage tour, we can help you map it out. Maryland DNR staffers have updated the status of fall color statewide.
Top news includes a stolen ATM, grocery store assaults, teachers vs school board, and a fatal fire. How to share news, events on Patch.
Teachers, school board battle | Fatal fire | Women shoppers assaulted | Landmark school bell stolen | Inside MD dream homes: Patch PM
Top news includes ballot drop-off locations, Garden of Lights off, are your kids trick-or-treating? How to share news, events on Patch.
Best pumpkin patches | MOMS Clubs fold over race | Will your kids trick-or-treat? | School sports return | Courtrooms to reopen: Patch PM
Top news includes a flash mob proposal, Hogan on RBG replacement, kids leaving school, Halloween events. How to share news, events on Patch.
Trick-or-treating | Flash mob proposal | Coronavirus cases drop | Students ditch public school | Hogan on RBG replacement: Patch PM