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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Baltimore County Announces Economic Development Advisory Board

The Baltimore County Economic Development Advisory Board will be tasked with exploring potential marketing strategies

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

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BALTIMORE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore Thursday Night through Friday Morning

With forecasted temperatures expected to fall into the teens with wind chill, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Thursday evening, February 20, through Friday morning, February 21.

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

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CITY OF ROCKVILLE: US29 Alignment of Routes for the FLASH - Public Workshop to be held March 3

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

Montgomery County Department of Transportation, Transit Services is re-evaluating the original proposed changes to local Ride On service as it prepares to launch its FLASH service along Route 29.

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CITY OF ROCKVILLE: 12th Annual Extraordinary Minds in MCPS Forum to be held March 18

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

Partnership for Extraordinary Minds presents its 12th annual Extraordinary Minds in Montgomery County Public Schools Forum, a forum for parents about how MCPS educates students on the autism spectrum, from 6-9 p.m.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Announcing the John L. Shetrone, Jr. Scholarship

By Press release submission | Feb 17, 2020

A shining example of a local #ArundelBiz giving back!

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Anne Arundel Medical Center has reduced opioid overprescriptions by 65% after setting standards

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2020

After Maryland broke into the top five states for opioid-related overdose deaths in 2017, Anne Arundel Health System physicians took a hard look at how painkillers are prescribed.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Anne Arundel County’s approach to gun violence prevention will focus on saving lives — not guns

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2020

Anne Arundel County’s public health approach to gun violence prevention will focus on saving lives and preventing injuries — rather than focus on guns.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Annapolis’ 2019 overdose deaths hit a four-year high; more resources expected to roll out this year

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2020

The Capital article reports on more resources to prevent overdoses and provide treatment in 2020.

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CITY OF ROCKVILLE: Rockville Science Center Storefront Opens with Eyes on the Skies

By Press release submission | Feb 3, 2020

The Rockville Science Center is now in Rockville Town Center.

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CITY OF ROCKVILLE: Rockville’s Generosity on Display during 2019 Holiday Drive

By Press release submission | Feb 3, 2020

Generous contributions from more than 240 individuals, businesses, and community organizations resulted in $93,149 of food, cash, toys and gift cards for the 2019 Rockville Holiday Drive.

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BALTIMORE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Free vaccines for children up to 18 years old

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2020

It's flu season!

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BALTIMORE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2020

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Raccoon found in Severna park tests positive for rabies

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

The #AnneArundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who came in contact with a raccoon

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Quit Kit 2020

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

Don't let smoking and the diseases it causes make you miss out on life's cherished moments with family and friends.

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CITY OF ROCKVILLE: The Hypothermia Alert for Montgomery County

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

It's cold out there!

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Writing Workshop Series to be held January 9, 2020

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2020

Programs for aspiring authors at Deale Community Library.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Trader Joe’s Egg Salad and Potato Salad Because of Possible Health Risks

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2020

RECALL: Trader Joe's Potential Listeria in Egg White Salad and Old Fashioned Potato Salad.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Fight Flu

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2020

Flu-like illnesses are widespread in Maryland.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION: First Day Hike the Magothy Greenway Natural Area

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2019

Start the New Year on the right foot!

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Top fire causes

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2019

Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes.