BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $10.6 million that will be used by local governments and land trusts to improve parks, create new green spaces, and enhance existing protected areas. The grants were approved by the Board of Public Works on August 28, 2024, and will fund a variety of projects across the state, including […]
BALTIMORE, MD—An Edgewood man was shocked after purchasing just one Pick 5 ticket to discover that he had won a $50,000 prize. The Harford County man was enjoying a Sunday football game and having a pretty good day when he felt the need to play the game. “You ever have one of those days when everything is going right?” he […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) this week announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals, effective from August 28, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The guidelines, updated annually by the federal government, were adopted by MSDE through June 30, 2025. The eligibility for free and reduced-price meals is determined based on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced that they plan to increase enforcement during the Labor Day weekend in an effort to reduce drunk driving. From August 30 to September 2, Maryland State Police plan to conduct saturation patrols across the state. The initiative is part of the Maryland State Police’s Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team, which is trained to identify […]
JOPPA, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Mountain Road on Wednesday afternoon. At just before 1 p.m. on August 28, troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision with injuries on Mountain Road (MD 152) north of Singer Road in Joppa. The initial investigation revealed that a Buick LeSabre was traveling north on Rt. 152, when […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice supplier has recalled more than 9,500 cases due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, exceeding the FDA limit of 10 ppb. The recall affects 8-ounce plastic bottles sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, […]
UPDATE: Maryland State Police confirm that there has been at least one fatality. Mountain Road is currently closed at Jerusalem Road. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash in the Joppa area. The crash was reported at just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, in the area of Mountain Road and Singer Road. […]
UPDATE: A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has also been issued for Wednesday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 28, 2024. Forecasters say heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected. Hot […]