Marty's Playland in Ocean City reopens with new safety measures
OCEAN CITY, Md. - After months of being shut down, Maryland arcades are beginning to safely reopen as part of the state's Road Map To Recovery. Arcades were allowed to reopen starting…
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Recreational sports tournaments allowed to resume in Del. starting Saturday
WILMINGTON, Del. - Governor John Carney signed the 22nd modification to his State of Emergency order on Friday, which allows an expansion of youth sports activities and personal care services if safety guidelines are followed. Beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday,…
Worcester Co. Rec & Parks reopening to the public
BERLIN, Md. - After closing to the public on March 13th due to coronavirus, Worcester County Recreation and Parks officials have announced they are reopening to the public. All parks and amenities have reopened, including fields, playgrounds, pavilions, basketball courts,…
Gov. Hogan announces new guidance to allow limited outdoor visitation at nursing home facilities
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - On Friday, Governor Larry Hogan announced a plan to begin allowing limited outdoor visits to Maryland's nursing home facilities. The plan also allows for limited communal dining and small group activities to resume with precautions in place.…
University System of Md. announces room and board, tuition freeze for upcoming academic year
BALTIMORE, Md. - The University System of Maryland (USM) has announced that it will freeze tuition and room and board rates for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year. We're told the Board of Regents voted to approve the recommendation originally put…
Free walk-up COVID-19 testing to be held in Dorchester Co.
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - The Dorchester County Health Department has announced a free walk-up COVID-19 testing event. Testing will be held on Wednesday, June 24th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the grass corner lot of Cedar and Race Street…
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing event to be held in Westover
WESTOVER, Md. - The Somerset County Health Department has announced a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event in Westover next week. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 8928 Sign Post Road, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.…
Salisbury city playgrounds to reopen Friday, June 19th.
SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury city playgrounds will reopen to the public at 5 p.m. this Friday, June 19th. Citizens using playground and park facilities are asked to maintain social distancing when possible, keep their hands away from their face, and…
Del. health officials announce 55 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
SMYRNA, Del. - The Delaware Division of Public Health says there are five new deaths related to the coronavirus in the state. We're told that the most recent deaths involved four New Castle County residents and one Sussex County resident.…
Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. sends letter to Congress
GEORGETOWN, Del. - Poultry farmers on Delmarva say they feel like they've been left out of relief funding given during the pandemic. "Through the CARES Act that has been implemented…
Delaware Senate passes virtual meetings bill
DELAWARE - The Delaware Senate is waiting for a bill to pass that could extend the time that they could meet virtually. Th bill would also allow advisory boards and commissions…
41 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths in Del.
SMYRNA, Del. - The Delaware Division of Public Health says there are two new deaths related to the coronavirus in the state. According to officials, the most recent deaths involve one New Castle County resident and one Sussex County resident,…
Beebe offering free COVID-19 testing in Milton this weekend
MILTON, Del. - Beebe Healthcare is partnering with other local healthcare agencies to host a free COVID-19 testing event in Milton this Saturday, June 20th. The car-based testing will take place from 9 a.m. until noon, at Mariner Middle School.…
Salisbury Rhinos preparing for season - safely
SALISBURY, Md. - After Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has given the green light for youth sports to start, football is picking back up. Salisbury Rhinos coach TJ Bryant says his…
Rehoboth Beach to remove some barricades on Rehoboth Avenue
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Rehoboth Beach commissioners voted to remove at least some of the barricades on Rehoboth Avenue. Some of the barricades will remain in place for restaurants that have requested…
Punkin Chunkin could go virtual
DELAWARE - The World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association is weighing their options on how they can make their event happen safely this year. "As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic hit a lot…
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