Snow Day Message In MD Inspired By Oprah: Patch PM

Here are the share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches to talk about tonight:

AACPS Snow Day Meme Channels Oprah Moment

Anne Arundel County Public Schools gave Monday's snow day news with an Oprah Winfrey meme.

MD Detects South African Variant Of Coronavirus

It is believed to be more contagious but not more serious in terms of illness.

BCPS Releases Reopening Plan For Phased-In Hybrid Learning

The 25th largest school system in the United States has announced plans for reopening.

Campaign To Increase Confidence In COVID-19 Vaccine Launches

The campaign targets Maryland's Black, Latinx communities.

Police Resurface Cold Case, Offer $25K For Tips On 2011 Murder

A man in Prince George's County was killed in 2011 outside a club, and officials offered a reward.

Lawmakers Ask Biden To Honor Capital Gazette Shooting Victims

Maryland's Congressional Delegation requested they receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Baltimore County At 47,502
• Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Howard County Reaches 14,563
• Montgomery County Reports Smallest Daily Rise In Cases Since Late November
• Trash Collection Canceled Due To Winter Storm In Baltimore
• Winter Storm Closes Some MD COVID Testing Sites Monday: State
• Man Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charge After Previous Conviction
• Free COVID-19 Testing This Week In Montgomery County
• Baltimore City Public Schools Closing Early Monday, February 1
• Baltimore County Closures For Monday, February 1
• Harford County Closures: Government Offices, Schools, Clinics

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• Northwestern Cheerleaders Forced Into 'Commercial Sex Acts': Suit
• 19 Cases Of New Coronavirus Variant Found Across Metro Atlanta

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