BALTIMORE, MD—A brand of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos has been recalled over concerns about potential metal contamination, a federal agency announced. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bestway Sandwiches Inc. recalled around 24,870 pounds of the taquitos, which may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The recalled product was sold at ALDI grocery stores […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in northeast Baltimore overnight. At around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, personnel from the Baltimore City Fire Department were dispatched to the-3800 block of Ridgecroft Road (21206) for a report of a residential 2-story dwelling fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found minimal smoke and the fire extinguished. There was one reported fatality. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Another round of wintry weather is set to move through the Baltimore area, but this time the snowfall accumulations should be on the lighter side. The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Baltimore area. Light to locally moderate snow will move across eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and western and central Maryland […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $164,105,250 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2024, a decrease of $1,523,913 (-0.9%) compared to December 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during December 2024 totaled $69,837,949, a decrease of $357,058 (-0.5%) compared to December 2023. The December 2024 contributions included $50,413,308 to the Education Trust Fund, a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has increased by 5.6 cents per gallon in the past week, reaching $3.03 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This rise is attributed to a surge in oil prices, which have reached nearly $74 per barrel, marking the highest level in several months. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, […]
UPDATE 3: BCPS and HCPS will also be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. UPDATE 2: Baltimore County government will also be closed on Monday. There will be no trash or recycling collection on January 6 and all drop-off centers will be closed. UPDATE: Baltimore City Public Schools will also be closed on Monday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore […]
UPDATE 2: Baltimore County government will also be closed on Monday. UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have announced weather-related closures for Monday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Maryland as a massive system approaches the region. The warning will be in effect from 10 p.m. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Violent crime in Maryland continued to decrease in 2024, with homicides and non-fatal shootings down statewide, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Baltimore City saw its lowest homicide total since 2011, marking the third consecutive year of decreasing violent crime. The U.S. Attorney’s Office attributes the positive trend to strategic collaboration among federal, state, […]