Speed Camera

Delegates Szeliga, Nawrocki express concern over proposed bill allowing unlimited speed cameras in Baltimore County

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki on Tuesday issued statements expressing concern regarding HB58, which would allow unlimited speed cameras across Baltimore County, even outside of school zones. Last year, due to many concerns, this bill did not make its way out of the Baltimore County delegation; however, it has returned to the state legislature again this year. HB58 […]

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Maryland DNR 5th Grade Poster Contest 2024

Maryland fifth graders invited to submit Arbor Day posters for 2024

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards are inviting all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2024 is: “Trees Are Terrific…in All Shapes and Sizes!” to celebrate the importance of diversity of tree species within a community. All entries must be […]

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Water Pipe Main Plumbing

Baltimore City, County to host public meetings to update residents on process to report water service line material

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore Service Line Partnership has announced two public meetings for Baltimore City and County residents to learn what water customers need to do to identify and report their water service line material. The Baltimore Service Line Partnership is a collaboration between the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and […]

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Dump Trash Garbage Landfill

Olszewski announces plans to consider adding additional capacity to Eastern Sanitary Landfill to extend site longevity

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UPDATE: A public information meeting date has been set. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to explore potential vertical expansion of the Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh — which fulfills a key recommendation of the Baltimore County Solid Waste Work Group and is anticipated to extend the longevity of the site […]

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Fuel Gas Pump

Gas prices drop to lowest levels since 2021

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The nation’s average price of gasoline has returned to decline, falling 0.8 cents from a week ago to $3.03 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 7.8 cents from a month ago and 36.0 cents per […]

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APG Aberdeen Proving Ground

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of January 22

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ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of January 22, 2024. APG has firing operations scheduled this week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may […]

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Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler

Public health alert issued for ready-to-eat charcuterie products due to possible Salmonella contamination

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses. Officials say the contamination may be associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie meat products in Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta. The Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta […]

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Artificial Intelligence

Attorney General Brown urges federal authorities to regulate robocalls, texts generated using artificial intelligence technology

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 26 states in sending a letter (PDF) to the Federal Communications Commission emphasizing the potential for harm when telemarketers use artificial intelligence and asking the FCC to strongly restrict such usage. In November 2023, the FCC posted a Notice of Inquiry, requesting input on the use of A.I. […]

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