Virus At 4 MD Library Branches Causes Closures: Patch PM

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

2 Baltimore County Libraries Close After Employees Get Coronavirus

Book drops and branches at the impacted libraries will be closed for deep cleaning until Oct. 16.

2 Howard County Library System Employees Test Positive For COVID

Out of an abundance of caution, two branches will be closed for cleaning Saturday and Sunday.

Bankrupt Lord & Taylor Announces Layoffs At Maryland Stores

Nearly 70 jobs will be lost in Maryland, officials said.

2 Arrested In Death Of MTA Bus Driver: Baltimore Police

Police said community members worked with investigators to identify the suspects.

Advocates Want Stability For Nursing Homes After Months Of Turmoil

At least 64 nursing homes were fined by the state for not following infection control protocols.

MD Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

Patch is partnering with Ring to honor Local Heroes in Maryland.

Teachers Protest Hybrid Classes, Threaten To Work Fewer Hours

Anne Arundel County teachers say coronavirus makes hybrid classes too risky.

Also Worth A Look Today

• BCPS Employee Distributing Meals Tests Positive For Coronavirus
• Thai-Inspired Dessert Café Opens In Downtown Silver Spring
• MD State Fire Marshal Advises How To Have A Safe Halloween
• AACPS Adopts Hybrid Model, Eligible Students Can Opt In
• Deadly Crash Snarls I-95 Traffic In Harford County: Officials
• Thomas Isaac Log Cabin Reopens In Historic Ellicott City
• Still In Phase 2, Montgomery Co. Sees Triple-Digit Rise In Cases
• Maryland Elections Officials Say They're Ready To 'Rock 'N Roll'
• Columbus Day Weekend Metro Schedule

Across America

• Judge: Derek Chauvin Can Leave Minnesota Due To 'Safety Concerns'
• Students In CT Risk Expulsion For Violating Coronavirus Measures
• Pelosi Moves Forward With 25th Amendment As Trump Plans Rallies

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