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Sunday, March 29, 2020

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Longtime Historic Inns of Annapolis bartender 'Peanut' among hotel employees furloughed due to COVID-19

A bartender best known as "Peanut," who has tended bar at the Historic Inns of Annapolis for almost 40 years, is among the almost thousands of associates furloughed by a nationwide hospitality company due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Karen Kidd | Mar 24, 2020

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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Maryland Forest Service Has Closed All Public Camping On State Forests

Until further notice, the Maryland Forest Service has closed all public camping on State Forests due to COVID-19 outbreak public health restrictions.

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: Governor Hogan Announces Maryland’s Official Designation for SBA Economic Injury Loans During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has received official designation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which provides low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Special Event Cancellations Due to COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2020

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise residents and visitors that all large events (more than 250 people) permitted through the City of Baltimore for the month of March, 2020 shall be cancelled or postponed effective immediately due to the Coronavirus public health situation.

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BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Coronavirus Balt

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2020

Unsure what COVID-19 symptoms are?

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CITY OF BALTIMORE: Mayor Young Seeks Federal Emergency Assistance for Baltimore Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Outbreak

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young today sent a letter to Governor Hogan requesting the State's support in unlocking potentially millions of dollars

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CITY OF BALTIMORE: Mayor Young and County Executives from Across the State Join Governor Hogan for COVID-19 Update

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young joined county executives from across Maryland for a conference call at noon today with Governor Hogan

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CITY OF GAITHERSBURG: Novel Coronavirus Information (COVID19)

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2020

The City of Gaithersburg continues to actively monitor the coronavirus situation.

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: Maryland Is Being Impacted By The COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 13, 2020

Dear Valued Members of Maryland’s Business Community – As you are aware, Maryland is being impacted by the COVID-19 and the current status is fluctuating every day.

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Department Launches 2020 Manure Happens Public Education Campaign

By Press release submission | Mar 13, 2020

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has launched its 2020 Manure Happens public education campaign to teach Marylanders how and why farmers recycle manure as a natural crop fertilizer and soil conditioner.

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BALTIMORE COUNTY: 4th District Town Hall to be March 11

By Press release submission | Mar 9, 2020

County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced his second annual series of town hall meetings

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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Environmental Reporter

By Press release submission | Mar 9, 2020

County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the “Environmental Reporter,”

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MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Golden Anniversary for Cunningham Falls Maple Syrup Festival

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2020

The public is invited to celebrate the 50th annual Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park this March.

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Maryland Horse Industry Board to Meet on March 11

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2020

The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, in the lower level conference room.

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BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young’s 50-Day Pothole Challenge Continues to Improve City Streets

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2020

Department of Transportation Provides Update on its pothole repair efforts

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board to Meet February 25

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation will conduct its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at 9 a.m.

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MARYLAND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS: New Changes To Maryland Court Rules For Guardianship Strengthen Safeguards For Vulnerable Persons

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Recent changes to the Maryland Rules of Procedure, which took effect at the beginning of the year, protect the rights and interests of people under guardianship.

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BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: The Mayor’s Pothole Challenge

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

The Mayor’s Pothole Challenge continues!

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BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Department of Public Works (DPW) is hiring

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

We're hiring!

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MARYLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Governor Hogan Announces Maryland’s First Inspector General for Education

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2020

“Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointment of Richard P. Henry as Maryland’s first Inspector General for Education. Mr. Henry, who has over 30 years of law enforcement experience at the federal level, currently serves as executive director of the Maryland State Department of Education's Office of Compliance and Monitoring.