Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Towson Chick-fil-A, to open on Tuesday

TOWSON, MD—The ribbon has been cut at Baltimore County’s newest Chick-fil-A. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday morning at the new restaurant located at 1265 E. Joppa Road in eastern Towson. This new location, owned by Natalie Martz, former owner of the Chick-fil-A at Towson Town Center, will be partnering with local organizations such as “A Can-Can make a […]

Maryland Department of Health issues consumer advisory for enoki mushrooms due to Listeria risk

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Enoki King Mushroom Farm of Ventura, CA, because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. Samples collected and tested by the Maryland Department of Health in early October were positive for the Listeria bacteria. The Department is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

BrucePac recalls 10 million pounds of meat, poultry products due to Listeria risk

WASHINGTON—Approximately 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products have been recalled by BrucePac, a Durant, Oklahoma establishment, due to potential Listeria contamination. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The recalled items were produced between June 19, 2024, and October 8, 2024, and distributed […]

Pizzeria 081 coming soon to Perry Hall

UPDATE: Pizzeria 081 has officially opened its doors. Original story below… PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall will soon be getting a new pizza joint. Pizzeria 081, a family-owned pizza shop, will be opening within the next few weeks. “Pizzeria081 is family-owned, serving scratch-made pizza, pasta, subs, and more,” reads the shop’s Instagram profile. “Naples-inspired, rooted in Baltimore. Join us for a […]

Governor Moore declares October as Maryland Apple Month

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In celebration of the fall harvest, Governor Wes Moore has declared October as “Maryland Apple Month.” The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program is encouraging residents to support local farmers and enjoy the state’s abundant apple crop by participating in the “Take a Bite of Maryland” promotion. As part of the promotion, a new character, Apple Buddy, has […]

Maryland among most takeout-obsessed states, new study

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study reveals that Maryland is the seventh most takeout-obsessed state in the U.S. The study, conducted by consumer trend experts at the online discount platform Wethrift, reviewed the number of takeout establishments, Google search metrics, Yelp ratings, and state takeout spending data to uncover the top states where residents prefer to order takeout. Maryland ranks as the […]