Enoki mushrooms sold in Maryland recalled due to possible Listeria risk

WASHINGTON—More mushrooms sold in Maryland are being recalled due to a possible Listeria risk. Xin Ao International Group Corp of Linden, NJ, is recalling its 200 grams packages of “Sss Enoki Mushroom” and “K-Fresh Mushroom”, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail […]

Baltimore County schools, offices to be closed for Presidents’ Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government schools, offices, libraries, and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Health department clinics, libraries and senior centers will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will be open as usual. Trash […]

Baltimore County Police Department launches public safety campaign for Hyundai, Kia owners

TOWSON, MD—In response to increasing thefts targeting its vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices in the United States, Hyundai and Kia have introduced a free anti-theft software upgrade to restrict the unauthorized operation of vehicle ignition systems on specific models. Hyundai Software Upgrade: Hyundai, which launched its service campaign this week, is first offering a software upgrade to […]

Wind Advisory issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers all of central Maryland and will remain in effect until 7 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023. Forecasters say to expect northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree […]

Olszewski announces plans to replace over 175 basketball hoops across Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, working in close cooperation with the Baltimore County Division of Property Management, on Wednesday announced plans to update aging basketball equipment at more than 175 outdoor sites across Baltimore County. “We are fully committed to expanding recreational opportunities across our great county and that means doing more to modernize our aging […]

Baltimore County to offer interactive community planning sessions for residents

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Department of Planning on Monday announced the creation of the Community Planning Institute, an initiative to increase engagement with community members and stakeholders regarding planning, land use, and development. The Community Planning Institute (CPI) is a direct result of Baltimore County’s first Comprehensive Enterprise-Wide efficiency review process to assist the county […]