Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Thursday evening. Forecasters say storms are possible throughout the afternoon and evening hours as a cold front moves through the region. Some storms may be severe, with the primary threats being frequent lightning, wind gusts […]

Banquet frozen chicken strips recalled due to possible presence of plastic pieces

WASHINGTON—Conagra Brands is recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. The frozen chicken strips entrees were produced on June 20, 2023, July 11, 2023, and July 17, 2023. The following products are subject to […]

Smoked sausage products sold in Maryland recalled due to possible presence of bone fragments

WASHINGTON—Hillshire Brands Company is recalling approximately 15,876 pounds of blended meat and poultry smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. The ready-to-eat blended meat and poultry smoked sausage items were produced on June 14, 2023. The following products are subject to recall: […]

Labor Day: Maryland State Police to step up patrols for impaired, distracted, aggressive drivers

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are urging motorists to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols throughout the holiday weekend as part of the “No DUI Friday” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of […]

Maryland ranked among top ten best states for teen drivers, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With summer being a popular time for teens to get driver’s licenses and an average of eight teens dying every day from motor vehicle injuries, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers, as well as expert commentary. Maryland came in at No. 8 on the list.  Oregon was ranked […]

Baltimore County Public Schools welcomes more than 111,000 students for 2023-2024 school year

TOWSON, MD—As Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) begins her first year at the helm of Baltimore County Public Schools, the school system opened the 2023-2024 school year on Monday by welcoming more than 111,000 students into its 176 schools, centers, and programs. “My team and I spent this summer working intensively to prepare for this school year,” said Dr. Rogers. […]

Baltimore County Police Department addresses concerns regarding unlicensed solicitors in residential neighborhoods

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has been responding to increased calls for service regarding solicitors in residential neighborhoods, officials said on Monday morning. Although some of the solicitors are licensed, some are not. The Baltimore County Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following: Solicitors in Baltimore County are required to be licensed as a peddler/huckster through […]