ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this month signed an executive order establishing Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response within the Maryland Department of Health. The office will coordinate and promote efforts across state agencies to address the overdose crisis in Maryland. The governor was joined by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller; Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr. […]
WASHINGTON—Vornado is recalling approximately 1.75 million Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons due to fire, burn, and shock risks. Officials say the power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) have formed the Baltimore Service Line Partnership, a collaboration to address new federal regulations aimed at protecting communities from lead exposure in drinking water. The Partnership is managing a comprehensive program to identify lead service lines in the Baltimore water […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor this week announced the launch of a Recovery Friendly Workplace pilot funded by the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration. Through September 2024, over $438,000 in federal funding will help Maryland Department of Labor support employers in cultivating a workplace environment that is inclusive of individuals who identify as being in recovery from […]
WASHINGTON—Garland Ventures is recalling approximately 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. The RTE chicken fried rice product was produced on November 10, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [view labels (PDF)]: 12-oz. trays containing Freshness Guaranteed […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported the first cold-related illness death in Maryland for the 2023-2024 winter weather season. The deceased individual is an adult male in the 70-80 age range. The death occurred in Baltimore County. To prevent the onset of cold-related illness, including frostbite, Marylanders should avoid exposure to cold weather, both by limiting time […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are on the scene of a gas leak in the Perry Hall area. At just after 10 a.m., the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company said that units were handling an outside natural gas leak in the 4900-block of Silver Spring Road (21128) near Kinder Care Learning Center. BGE crews are also being deployed. WMVFC says that the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a gas leak in the Perry Hall area. At just before noon on Saturday, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company said that units were responding to an underground natural gas leak in the 9600-block of Belair Road (21236). There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.