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Maryland State Police reminding motorists not to drive impaired this Super Bowl weekend

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, and Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to enjoy the game, and avoid aggressive, distracted or impaired driving, when going to or leaving their destination. State troopers from all 23 Maryland State Police barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will be focusing on aggressive, distracted, or […]

Health alert issued for chicken pilaf products sold at Trader Joe’s due to presence of small rocks

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert due to concerns of a frozen ready-to-eat chicken pilaf product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically rocks. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product […]

Councilman Marks: Digital speed sign to be installed along Eastern Avenue, safety study coming in March

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday said that safety improvements are being discussed along a busy stretch of Eastern Avenue. Councilman Marks, Middle River’s state legislators, and several stakeholders have met with Maryland State Highway Administration engineers to press for immediate and long-term improvements to the Eastern Avenue corridor in Middle River. A safety study will be completed in […]

Dense Fog Advisory extended for Baltimore area on Friday

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has extended the Dense Fog Advisory that was issued for the Baltimore area on Friday. The advisory will now remain in effect until noon on January 26, 2024. Visibility may be as low as 1/4-mile or less due to dense fog throughout the area. Hazardous driving conditions are likely. If driving, motorists are urged to […]

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Dense Fog Advisory issued for Thursday morning in Baltimore area

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect through 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Forecasters say visibilities of less than a 1/4-mile can be expected. Motorists should use caution and allow extra time for travel.

Dense fog possible in Baltimore area on Wednesday

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning motorists of dense fog throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday. Forecasters say locally dense fog remains over areas along the I-95 corridor between Washington DC, Baltimore, and northeast Maryland. Visibilities may be as low as half a mile in some spots. Dense fog is hazardous if driving at […]

Public health alert issued for ready-to-eat charcuterie products due to possible Salmonella contamination

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses. Officials say the contamination may be associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie meat products in Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta. The Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta […]

Long Green Volunteer Fire Company to hold free car seat check next week

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

GLEN ARM, MD—The Long Green Volunteer Fire Company will hold a free car seat check next week. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at LGVFC. Attendees should schedule one appointment per child. Anyone with more than one child is advised to make another appointment during the next time slot. For a successful appointment, officials say the […]

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