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Role Of Police In Communities Discussed Following The Death Of George Floyd Last Month
Some have called for ‘defunding the police.’

COVID-19 Cases Continue Going Up In Frederick County
Local positivity rate is 5.4%. Frederick, Md (KM) As of Thursday afternoon, the Frederick County Health Department is reporting 2342 confirmed cases of COVID-19, which is an increase of six from the day before. The number of deaths due to the coronavirus stands 108, no change from Wednesday. . The positivity rate…

Frederick Man Who Took Part In ‘Black Lives Matter’ Rally & March Says He’s Had Run-Ins With Police
But Hill says police are not the enemy.

A Local Prosecutor Has Doubts About Effectiveness Of Bodyworn Cameras In Criminal Cases
He also says reviewing the footage takes a lot of time and money.

Number Of COVID-19 Cases Continue To Go Up In Frederick County
But the positivity rate keeps dropping.

Council Approves FCC’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
It has a decrease in revenues from fiscal year 2020.

Legislation To Support Family Farms To Be Introduced
County Executive Gardner says it will expand the impact fee waivers granted for ‘child lots.’

Frederick County Park Facilities Gradually Reopening
Visitors are encouraged to practice social distancing.

Fire Destroys Vacant Home In Washington County
The cause remains under investigation.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Down 70% in Frederick County
County Executive Jan Gardner has announced that Frederick County will fully advance the next phase of Governor Hogan’s reopening plan

Maryland’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops to 6.55%, ICU Beds Fall Below 300 For First Time In 10 Weeks
As State Marks One Month Since Beginning of Stage One, Key Health Metrics Continue to Trend in Positive Direction

Opioid-Related Deaths Increase In Md. Jan-Mar 2020
It could be related to COVID-19 restrictions.