Black Marylanders are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, state health dept. says Black residents made up nearly 50 percent of patients whose race was recorded. Matt McDonald April 9, 2020
White House declares Prince George’s County a COVID-19 hotspot The designation means the county needs “urgent federal attention,” Gov. Larry Hogan said. Matt McDonald April 8, 2020
Sean Urbanski’s sentencing delayed until June due to coronavirus concerns Urbanski murdered 2nd Lt. Richard Collins in 2017. Christine Condon April 1, 2020
Hogan issues “stay at home” order, violations punishable by jail time The order takes effect at 8 p.m. Monday night. Matt McDonald March 30, 2020
Hogan orders all nonessential businesses in Maryland to close as coronavirus spreads The order is effective at 5 p.m. Monday. Jonathan Tercasio March 23, 2020
Maryland passed over 650 bills last week. Here are 8 you should know about. In a sprint session, the General Assembly approved legislation to aid with coronavirus response, make hate crimes easier to prosecute, require University System of Maryland institutions to create outbreak response laws, and more. Matt McDonald March 23, 2020
Gov. Hogan advising all public Maryland universities to finish semesters online Campuses should remain open, he said. Andy Kostka March 19, 2020
Prince George’s County man is the first person to die of coronavirus in Maryland The man was in his 60s and had an underlying medical condition. Rina Torchinsky March 18, 2020
Maryland General Assembly passes hate crime bill in honor of Richard Collins The bill still requires Gov. Larry Hogan's signature. Matt McDonald March 17, 2020
State officials working to refund students for weeks of room and board The Board of Regents held a virtual meeting Monday to discuss COVID-19. Diamondback Staff March 16, 2020