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December 16, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

State Officials Explain What’s in Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

What’s in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. David Marcozzi, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, explained the answer to Marylanders at a press conference with Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday. Pfizer’s vaccine was granted emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA last Friday. Marcozzi said there are four components that make it […]

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September 30, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

New Maryland Laws Taking Effect Include ‘Laura and Reid’s Law’

A new law that takes effect Tuesday in Maryland honors the late Laura Wallen, who was killed by Tyler Tessier, the father of her unborn child. The law, Laura and Reid’s Law — Wallen planned to name her son Reid — increases the sentences for crimes against women known to be pregnant. Wallen was from Olney […]

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May 12, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Clarksburg Premium Outlets Presents Preferred Parking for Expectant Moms (VIDEO)

Just in time for Mother’s Day, there are now seven parking spaces designated for expectant mothers at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets shopping center. Randy Goldman, marketing director for the Clarksburg Premium Outlets, cut the ribbon on the seven, new parking spaces on Friday morning. The new parking spaces are located near the playground area by […]

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December 3, 2014 | Staff Writer

photo Tom Hucker

Councilmember Hucker: ‘Job Stability is so Critical for Working Women’

The case now before the U.S. Supreme Court of a United Parcel Service worker who was dismissed from her job in 2006 because she was pregnant has prompted Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker to remind pregnant workers in Maryland that they have job protection due to legislation he helped pass in 2013 while serving as […]

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