Maryland State Fire Marshal urges attending public fireworks displays, following safety guidelines

BALTIMORE, MD—With the 4th of July weekend fast approaching, the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking residents to attend public fireworks displays or follow safety precautions when using their own fireworks. One way to safely enjoy the holiday is to attend one of the many public fireworks displays throughout the state, the Acting State Fire Marshal said in a […]

Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an Air Quality Alert for Saturday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert will be in effect for June 22, 2024. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from […]

Governor Moore declares state of preparedness for heat wave

ANNAPOLIS, MD—A state of preparedness has been declared for Maryland ahead of an upcoming heat wave that is expected to bring potentially dangerous temperatures this weekend. The declaration (PDF) was signed by Governor Wes Moore and it directs state emergency management officials to coordinate efforts in advance of the potential impacts from the heat and humidity. “The health and safety […]

Water main break reported in Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in the Nottingham area has left hundreds of residents without water on Father’s Day. The Department of Public Works reports that a 4-inch diameter water main has ruptured in the unit block of Lineage Court (21236). Approximately 250 customers and 15 hydrants are without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use […]

Another round of midge treatment to occur along Back River next week

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment along the Back River next week, Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. The application is scheduled to occur on Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18. As is often the case, timing will be dependent on changing […]

FDA recalls Classic Delight sandwiches over Listeria concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—The FDA has issued a recall of Classic Delight sandwiches over concerns of Listeria contamination. The recall affects individually wrapped sandwiches shipped to distributors in Arkansas, California, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. According to the FDA, the recall was initiated after environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious an sometimes fatal infections […]