Anne Arundel Economic Development Corp. (AAEDC) has announced the Hotel Relief Grant (HRG) program aimed at helping hotels, inns and bed-and-breakfast establishments in Anne Arundel County. Five million dollars of […]
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Women, people of color drive gun sales
Gun sales have boomed during COVID-19 with reports indicating that purchases have tripled in recent months. The pandemic exacerbating social ills like lost jobs, financial issues and mental health problems […]
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The vaccine supply chain: Is it broken or downright remarkable?
As daily reports show widespread frustration and anger over the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, supply chain experts are marveling at the mind-bending complexity of meeting national and global needs. Why is […]
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Howard County gets $9.7M grant for rental assistance
Howard County announced that a $9.7 million grant from the U.S. Treasury will be used to assist with rent and utility costs for county residents suffering from pandemic-related hardship. The […]
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Arundel County Loosens Capacity Limit Restrictions
Citing a sharp, steady drop in the COVID-19 case rate for both the county and state, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman signed Executive Order #42, which raises capacity limits […]
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Pandemic brings challenges to HCPSS
It’s a tough time for public school administrators and board members. They are dealing with pandemic restrictions, a virtual education model, increasing budget uncertainties and now the threat of cybersecurity […]
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Arundel’s senior adults in line for COVID vaccine
Due to the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman announced that the county’s Department of Health will focus on […]
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Howard Community College to open vaccine clinic
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced that a second vaccination clinic will open at the Athletics and Fitness Center at Howard Community College (HCC) on Jan 25. The new […]
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Health Department expands vaccination staff
In response to the need for large-scale community COVID-19 vaccinations, the Howard County Health Department is working with Howard County government, partner agencies, volunteers and students to expand its vaccination […]
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Hogan unveils $1B in relief for Marylanders
Gov. Larry Hogan is continuing to fight to provide tax cuts and economic relief directly to those who desperately need it the most, unveiling a major proposal targeted to Maryland […]