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Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Awards Over $600,000 in Grants to Heritage Tourism Non-Profits
The Hogan administration announced that the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) has awarded 59 matching grants totaling $600,440 to heritage tourism nonprofits located in Marylandâs 13 Certified Heritage Areas. These grant funds support emergency operating costs that will help keep nonprofit organizations operational, as the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic ramifications continue. âAs we…
Read MoreDE Courts Look to Begin Phased Reopening Week of June 8th
After scaling back operations and closing court facilities to the public in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Courts Reopening Committee has recommended to Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. a phased approach to reopening court facilities and increasing court operations. The Chief Justice accepted the Committeeâs recommendations this week and shared the…
Read MoreGov Larry Hogan Issues 2 Coronavirus Emergency Orders: Utility Shutoffs and Outdoor Seating for Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries
Governor Larry Hogan today issued two additional COVID-19 emergency orders, extending a prohibition on utility shutoffs and residential late fees, and allowing breweries, wineries, and distilleries to provide service in outdoor seating areas. EXTENDING MORATORIUM ON UTILITY SHUTOFFS AND LATE FEES. Governor Hogan has extended his order prohibiting electric, gas, water, sewage, phone, cable TV, and…
Read MoreSenator Richardson slams Carney over handling of coronavirus pandemic, announces run for Governor
Delaware State Senator Bryant Richardson has announced that he is running against Governor John Carney, who he slammed for his handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Senator Richardson first made the announcement that he was running for the Republican nomination at a religious freedom rally over the weekend where dozens turned out to protest Governor…
Read MoreWorcester County expedites process to help bars, restaurants reopen
Worcester County Commissioners have approved a free, expedited process to help bars and restaurants in unincorporated areas of the county develop temporary outdoor seating. The program, developed in accordance with Governor Larry Hoganâs transition to complete stage one of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery, is aimed at helping businesses reopen under the guidelines issued.…
Read MoreDover Downs reopening with limited capacity
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will reopen with limited capacity and guidelines from the State of Delaware on Monday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. The only available entrance to the casino is in the casino valet entrance in The Colonnade. All other entrances will be unavailable at this time. As a…
Read MoreCongressman Harris announces development grants for Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris has announced that the Mid-Shore Regional Council and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore have each been selected for a $70,000 federal investment from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) within the Department of Commerce. “As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of these federal grants…
Read MoreIndian River School District to hold outdoor graduations in June
The Indian River School District is moving forward with plans to host outdoor graduation ceremonies in June. From elementary schools to colleges, classrooms across the state were shuttered in late March over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, creating a unique and frustrating set of challenges for high school seniors set to graduate this year. Indian River…
Read MoreSalisbury Mayor Jake Day to be Deployed in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom
Mayor Jake Day, an Information Operations Officer with the 110th Information Operations Battalion of the Maryland Army National Guard, today announced that he has received deployment orders, and will report for duty within the coming weeks. He will serve with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and associated units for approximately 10…
Read MoreDPH Update: 75 Additional Positive Cases; 1 New Death; 101 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. Health care systems and…
Read MoreMaryland Coronavirus Positivity Rate Drops, Testing Increasing
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Marylandâs COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped to 12.4%, and the state is now up to nearly 100 major testing sites statewide, including 13 new CVS Health drive-thru centers. âEach day, we are conducting more tests and offering more places for Marylanders to get tested,â said Governor…
Read MoreOcean City prepares for outdoor seating reopening after Governor announces Stage One Recovery
Governor Hogan announced the Stateâs transition to complete stage one of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery beginning May 29 at 5pm. This stage allows for the reopening of safe youth sports activities, outdoor activities at youth day camps, outdoor pools, drive-in movie theaters, and outdoor seating for restaurants and bars. All new activities are…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall Thurs, May 28
Beebe Healthcare is inviting the public to a COVID-19 Town Hall on Thursday, May 28 from 4-5 pm. The focus will be on Beebe Healthcareâs recovery phase and the reactivation of elective surgeries, procedures, and other types of visits. The panel will include Beebeâs President and CEO, Dr. David Tam, Infectious Disease and Travel Medicine…
Read MoreWhite House, FEMA prepare PPE shipments to nursing homes in Delaware
Under direction of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, FEMA is coordinating two shipments totaling a 14-day supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to nearly 15,000 nursing homes across the country, including locations in Lewes and Wilmington. On April 30, Vice President Pence, leader of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, directed the Federal Emergency…
Read MoreMaryland to open outdoor dining, pools, and drive-in movie theaters
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland can now safely move forward with the completion of Stage One of the âMaryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,â which includes the resumption of outdoor dining and outdoor activities such as youth sports and youth day camps, and the reopening of outdoor pools and drive-in movie…
Read MoreOcean City Fire Marshal and Longtime Deputy retire after Nearly 70 Years
Fire Marshal David W. Hartley will retire after 28 years of service to the Town of Ocean City.  Beginning his career with the town in 1991 as a Fire Safety Inspector, Hartley performed many life safety inspections and was promoted to Fire Investigator and sworn Ocean City Police Officer in 1996.   Throughout his career…
Read MoreCoast Guard Station-Oxford will remain open in Maryland
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Andy Harris were notified Tuesday that the Coast Guard will not close down the U.S. Coast Guard Station Oxford on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The news comes almost one month after the lawmakers wrote to Coast Guard leadership in defense of the installation. âThe U.S. Coast Guard Station…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber of Commerce Names Fiona W. Ong General Counsel
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Fiona W. Ong, a partner at Shawe Rosenthal LLPâa top labor and employment firm in Marylandâhas been appointed to both the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Maryland Chamber Foundation Board of Directors. Ong will serve as general counsel for both boards.…
Read MoreGovernor Carney claims he never closed churches
Delaware Governor John Carney claims he never closed churches during the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown after a pastor from New Castle County filed a lawsuit on the matter. During a press conference Tuesday, Governor Carney claimed he “never officially closed them down” or deemed them non-essential during the shutdown. “We never officially closed them down,” Gov.…
Read MoreDPH Update: 101 Additional Positive Cases; 4 New Deaths; 109 Additional Recovered
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing four additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6:00 p.m. the previous day. Health care systems and hospitals continue…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Parking Meters & Permits Go into Effect May 30
The City of Rehoboth Beach parking meters and permits will go into effect Saturday, May 30. Enforcement of parking meters and permits was scheduled to go into effect on May 22. During a meeting on May 12, the commissioners delayed enforcement in an effort to provide relief measures to reduce the economic impact on businesses.…
Read MoreDE State Senate to Reconvene in Virtual Session Wednesday
The Delaware State Senate will reconvene on Wednesday in an historic virtual sessionthat will be broadcast live on multiple websites. The first virtual meeting of the Senate will be preceded by a Senate Executive Committee hearingfor the consideration of eight gubernatorial nominations. âWe are taking this unprecedented step of meeting virtually for several reasons,â said…
Read MoreOCPD to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks in June
The Ocean City Police Department will be conducting alcohol compliance checks during the month of June. This enforcement effort will take place at area bars, restaurants and alcohol retailers throughout the resort. The purpose of this operation is to ensure that employees of businesses that provide alcohol are making a concerted effort to avoid selling…
Read MoreGov Carney Lifts Short-Term Rental Ban & Out-of-State Quarantine on June 1, Adjusts Size of Gatherings
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware will lift the ban on short-term rental units and the mandatory 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travelers on June 1 as part of the rolling reopening of Delawareâs economy. Governor Carney previously lifted State of Delaware restrictions on Delaware beaches ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Phase 1 of Delawareâs economic reopening is…
Read MoreDART resumes full bus service, fare collection June 1st
DART will resume full-service levels starting Monday, June 1, with the exception of the seasonal Beach Bus services in the resort areas. Front door boardings and fare collection will also be reinstated. To promote the use of contactless, cashless fare payments using the DART Pass mobile payment app, DART is offering further discounts on Daily, 7-Day and 30-Day…
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