Mountain Road closed due to crash in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday afternoon crash in the Joppa area. The crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on October 19 in the 2600-block of Mountain Road. All northbound and southbound lanes on Mountain Road have been shut down, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists […]

Maryland Department of Health helps businesses comply with the updated Clean Indoor Air Act

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has released new resources to help businesses comply with the updated Clean Indoor Air Act. As of July 1, 2024, the act prohibits electronic smoking devices, such as vapes and e-cigarettes, in all indoor areas open to the public. “When the original Clean Indoor Air Act passed in 2007, electronic smoking devices were not […]

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 […]

Frost Advisory issued for Thursday morning in northern Baltimore County, Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD— The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for northern Baltimore County and northern Harford County. The advisory will be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 34 degrees will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be […]

Frost Advisory issued for Wednesday morning in northern Baltimore County, Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for northern Baltimore County and northern Harford County. The advisory will be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 33 degrees will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed […]