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 […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for February 21 – 24

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has daytime and nighttime firing operations scheduled for Tuesday, February 21 through Friday, February 24. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring continued readiness […]

Armed robbery reported in Rosedale, suspect arrested following Parkville assault

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the weekend. At 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 17, two armed suspects entered a business located in the 9500-block of Philadelphia Road in Rosedale (21237).  The suspects demanded money, then fled the scene in an unknown direction. At just before 10 p.m. on Friday, February 17, a business owner’s […]

Gas prices hold steady as hikes out west offset drops elsewhere

NOTTINGHAM, MD—After falling for two weeks, the nation’s average gas price is unchanged from last week, holding at $3.37 per gallon according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 2.7 cents from a month ago and 14.5 cents per gallon lower than […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests on Presidents’ Day

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that firing operations are scheduled for Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 20, 2023 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are integral […]

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 […]