MD Hits 2 Record Lows During Pandemic: Patch PM

Here are some of the day's top stories from Maryland Patches:

New Unemployment Claims In MD Hit New Low, Data Shows

First-time unemployment claims are now at the lowest level since mid-March.

MD Sees 2nd Day Of Record-Low Coronavirus Positivity Rates

People are increasingly testing negative for the coronavirus, Maryland health officials say.

Baltimore Mayor Eases Restrictions On Indoor Dining, Gatherings

Restaurants can reopen at 5 p.m. Friday at 25 percent capacity, with other measures in place.

Cashless Tolling Now Available Across Maryland

The Fort McHenry Tunnel, Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and the Nice/Middleton Bridge are cashless.

MoCo New Private School Directive, Defies Hogan's Order

Montgomery County's top health official says the data suggests in-person instruction is unsafe.

Howard County Joins Lawsuit Against President Trump

The lawsuit alleges the president has disregarded the Constitution.

Protesters Call For Harford County Public Schools To Open: Report

Families were calling for schools to reopen for in-person instruction.

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• Food Distribution Map Launched For Howard County Residents

Across America

• Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Tests Positive For Coronavirus
• NY Attorney General Seeks To Dissolve NRA
• CDC: Several In Arizona Died After Ingesting Hand Sanitizer

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