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MD Breaks New COVID-19 Case Record; Hospitals Must Make Room
"In the coming weeks, we could reach record levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland," Gov. Larry Hogan said.

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"In the coming weeks, we could reach record levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland," Gov. Larry Hogan said.

Police said a pedestrian was killed Wednesday in Aberdeen by a vehicle witnesses reported had Pennsylvania plates.
Trash collection, coronavirus testing, parking meters and libraries are affected by the Christmas holiday this week in Baltimore County.
Baltimore County offers at-home rapid tests and testing centers for those who want to get tested for COVID-19.
The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing in Owings Mills.
A distribution effort to ramp up COVID-19 testing in Harford County was short-lived Wednesday morning, officials said.
While many have had trouble accessing testing, the state health secretary says there are 310 COVID-19 testing locations in Maryland.
Salads sold under the Fresh Express and other private labels in Maryland are being recalled after listeria contamination was detected.
Here's what to know about closures for Christmas in Bel Air, including recycling collection, parking and holiday shopping.
Headlines from around Baltimore include a promising COVID-19 study from Johns Hopkins, an update coming from the mayor and more.
Students should bring devices home for the winter break, Baltimore County Public Schools officials say.
Police activity and a crash temporarily closed two state roads Tuesday in Harford County.
Residents in Havre de Grace shared a look at how their scout elves are celebrating the holidays.
A stolen van backed into the Walgreens on Emmorton Road Tuesday morning in a theft attempt, officials said.
Boosters available in Perry Hall help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
A hazmat incident resulted from a crash in Joppa Tuesday, authorities said.
In days, omicron cases went from less than 1 percent to over 75 percent of COVID-19 cases in Maryland, as positivity rates doubled.
Businesses can keep tents in the town of Bel Air but must apply for a permit if they want to use them for more than dining.
The day after the Baltimore County executive joined local leaders to "sound the alarm" about omicron, he tested positive for COVID-19.
Boosters available in Owings Mills help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.