Police use drone to catch Fallston thief

FALLSTON, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office recently utilized a drone to capture a thief in the Fallston area. On Friday morning, November 8, 2024, deputies were dispatched to the 2100-block of Albrook Court for a report of someone trespassing through private property. Authorities say the area had recently been victimized by someone going through vehicles to steal items. In an […]

Nationwide Listeria recall issued for 4,589 pounds of meat

WASHINGTON—A recall has been issued for approximately 4,589 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products distributed nationwide due to potential Listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall affects products manufactured by Yu Shang Food, Inc, of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The affected items were produced between October 21 and October 27, […]

Gas prices hit lowest levels since May 2021

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the fourth consecutive week, reaching its lowest point since May 2021, according to GasBuddy. The average price per gallon dropped 2.2 cents to $3.03, which is 16.7 cents lower than last month and 32.3 cents lower than a year ago. This decline is attributed to seasonal demand weakening as temperatures […]

Councilman Marks: Tree maintenance to occur at Perry Hall Mansion

PERRY HALL, MD— Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that tree removal and replanting will occur at the historic Perry Hall Mansion, which is owned by the county. The trees identified for removal have been evaluated by the county’s arborist. It is expected the removal will occur in early December. Discussions continue about the potential future ownership of the […]

Cybercrime conference held in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland and the University of Maryland co-hosted a cybersecurity conference on Thursday to address the growing threat of cybercrime. The conference brought together cybersecurity experts from government and the private sector to equip business and public sector leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to combat the rising tide of data […]

Maryland 2024 Volunteer Fire Assistance grants help local firefighters enhance wildfire protection

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments across 18 counties in the state to help enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities, according to a press release. The grants were given to 55 volunteer fire departments out of 64 that applied for funding from the Maryland Forest […]

DoorDash, Maryland government partner for relief grants to Baltimore restaurants following loss of Key Bridge

BALTIMORE, MD—Restaurants in Baltimore impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will receive much-needed financial relief thanks to a new partnership between Governor Wes Moore, DoorDash, and the Restaurant Association of Maryland. DoorDash will be providing $100,000 in relief grants and $100,000 in customer discounts to help eligible restaurants weather the economic storm caused by the bridge […]