Tax Free Week is Back
Maryland's Tax Free Week is coming back August 8th through 14th. Pay no sales tax on qualifying clothing or footwear priced at $100 or less. Also, pay no sales tax on the first $40 of a backpack.
Hogan's Update on the Vaccine
After more than seven months and more than 7 million vaccinations, Maryland is one of the most vaccinated states in the country. As a result, we have the 4th lowest case rate and the 4th lowest positivity rate in the nation. Nearly every single Marylander who has been hospitalized or died from COVID-19 since June 1 was unvaccinated. On the other hand, only 0.08% of our entire vaccinated population has received a breakthrough infection of the virus.
Pride of Baltimore II to visit St. Michaels Aug. 7-8
The tall ship Pride of Baltimore II will visit the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. the first weekend in August. The replica schooner will be available for deck tours from 2–5pm on Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 7–8, 2021. Tours are free with general admission to CBMM, which is good for two days and free for CBMM members. In conjunction with the visit, the Chesapeake Independent Blues, a Maryland War of 1812 volunteer interpretive organization, will also be on CBMM’s campus Aug. 7–8, providing living historical impressions of the citizen-soldiers from Talbot County who served in the Maryland Militia during the War of 1812. Reproductions of the arms and material culture used by the militia will be on display, as will civilian and uniformed interpreters. Historic weapon firing demonstrations will be offered daily on Navy Point, at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm on Saturday and at 1 and 3pm on Sunday.
Community Pantry Now Open
In need of any baby supplies up to 5T or mensural products? Discoveries: The Library at the Mall has opened their Mama and Baby Community Pantry (that has been organized by Systems By Susie and The Container Store). They are also taking donations of diapers, wipes and menstrual products at Discoveries anytime! Find more information here.
