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State Highway Administration urges Maryland motorists to avoid early morning travel on Christmas Eve due to icy forecast

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is urging motorists to curtail non-essential travel on Tuesday morning due to potential icy conditions until temperatures warm. Those who must travel are urged to use extreme caution, particularly on elevated road surfaces as they freeze first. The State Highway Administration is preforming pretreating operations across the state where the precipitation […]

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Christmas Eve in Baltimore area

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Forecasters say freezing rain is expected to develop throughout the area. Ice accumulations of a few hundredths of an inch are expected. A dusting to one tenth of […]

Baltimore County issues health alert regarding vape products following adverse reactions

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health is issuing an alert regarding current vape products due to recent reports of people, including youths, experiencing adverse reactions to vape products and requiring hospitalization. If you or someone you know has a negative reaction after using a vape product, contact the Maryland Poison Center by calling 1-800-222-1222. Additional information is available in […]

Maryland transportations officials encourage safe holiday travel

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging travelers to prioritize safety during the busy holiday season, as the agency anticipates a surge in travelers. The holiday travel period, which runs from Dec. 21, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, is expected to see a significant increase in the number of travelers on Maryland roads and at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. […]

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Maryland State Police launch holiday highway safety initiative

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With millions of Marylanders expected to hit the roads for holiday travel, the Maryland State Police have announced increased highway safety patrols over the next two weeks. The initiative will focus on cracking down on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving. Troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols and checkpoints throughout the state. The Maryland State […]

NHTSA finalizes rear seatbelt reminder rule in new cars

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—New vehicles are safer than they’ve ever been, but there’s always room for improvement. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently finalized a new rule requiring seatbelt warning systems for both front and rear passengers (PDF), which is expected to save 50 lives and prevent over 500 injuries annually. This rule amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, […]

Baltimore County man among Maryland’s first cold-related deaths of 2024-2025 winter weather season

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday announced the state’s first three cold-related deaths for the 2024-2025 winter season. All three individuals were men, two in their 60s and one in his 30s. Two deaths occurred in Baltimore City, while the third was in Baltimore County. The first death was reported on November 23, with the other two occurring […]

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Stanley issues nationwide recall of 2.6 million travel mugs

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Stanley has issued a recall of about 2.6 million stainless steel travel mugs sold nationwide because the lids can detach and cause burns. The recall covers all Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs with polypropylene lids. The mugs came in 12-, 16-, and 20-ounce sizes in white, black, and green. The Stanley logo is on the mug’s front […]

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