As snowflakes fell through much of the day, the news piled up. Here’s a selection of afternoon headlines:

Two Maryland Residents Test Positive for South Africa Coronavirus Variant – The Washington Post

Firefighters battle apartment fire in Woodlawn – WBAL TV

Hippodrome announces fall reopening; Hamilton rescheduled for 2022 – The Baltimore Sun

Maryland Economic Development Leader to Retire – Maryland Matters

Fatal Stabbing in Dundalk – WJZ TV