UMD projected to receive about $58 million from recent COVID-19 relief bill The $1.9 trillion bill is the third economic relief bill passed since the beginning of the pandemic to fund education. Eric Neugeboren March 25, 2021
Maryland to open six more mass COVID-19 vaccination sites by end of April The new sites will reside in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Frederick, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties. Khushboo Rathore March 23, 2021
All Marylanders 16 and over will be eligible for the COVID vaccine by April 27, Hogan says Residents over 16 with underlying medical conditions will be eligible on March 30. Matt McDonald March 18, 2021
Maryland launches state preregistration system for COVID-19 mass vaccination sites The state's first phase includes health care workers and those over 65. Rina Torchinsky March 13, 2021
Maryland climate activists push for progressive state bills at virtual lobbying day They want to see lasting environmental and criminal justice reforms. Joel Lev-Tov March 12, 2021
Bill would repeal state song that called on Marylanders to support confederacy This is the third time that bill sponsor Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-Montgomery) has tried to repeal the song. Matt McDonald March 12, 2021
Gov. Larry Hogan to lift all capacity restrictions on indoor and outdoor dining in Maryland The restrictions will be lifted on March 12 at 5 p.m. Rina Torchinsky March 9, 2021
Maryland’s vaccine equity group announces new plan to help vulnerable communities The state will launch a community vaccine clinic in Prince George's County. Shifra Dayak March 5, 2021
Bill named for Jordan McNair moves through state legislature after setbacks last year The bill would require public higher education institutions to implement new health guidelines aimed at protecting student-athletes. Matt McDonald March 2, 2021
USM presidents address lack of trust in COVID vaccine due to history of medical racism Following COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, the presidents highlighted the efficacy of the vaccines. Clara Niel March 1, 2021