Police officer assaulted during theft at Royal Farms in Joppa, suspect arrested

JOPPA, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has charged multiple suspects in connection with an attempted theft and assault that occurred in Joppa. At just after midnight on October 23, 2024, a deputy from the Southern Precinct was flagged down by employees of the Royal Farms store located in the 500-block Joppa Farm Road reporting an active robbery, later determined to […]

Serious injuries reported in Joppa crash

JOPPA, MD—A Sunday evening crash in Joppa has left two people injured. The crash was reported at around 5:30 p.m. on October 20 in the area of Joppa Farm Road and Trimble Road, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Two patients were transported to nearby hospitals. One person is reportedly in serious condition. Photo via JMVFC

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 […]