PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers this weekend, beginning with Cinco de Mayo on Friday, all 23 barracks across Maryland will ramp up enforcement efforts to combat impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. Troopers at each barrack, along with members of the State […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation of May as Tickborne Disease Awareness Month in Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health this week launched a Tickborne Disease awareness campaign encouraging Marylanders to take simple precautions to prevent illness caused by infected ticks. The warmer spring weather means increased risk of tickborne disease transmission. In an effort to reduce the spread of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers southern Baltimore County and Baltimore City and will be in effect from 8 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023 through 6 a.m. on Saturday. Forecasters say up to one half foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low lying areas […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Saturday afternoon’s severe storms have brought down power lines throughout the area, prompting several road closures. In the Glen Arm area, Fork Road is closed near Harford Road. Harford Road is also closed at Glen Arm Road and New Cut Road due to downed trees and wires. In Joppa, MD-152 is closed in both directions between Pulaski Highway and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Forecasters say a strong cold front approaching the area will increase the risk for showers and thunderstorms, some of which may become severe. The main threat will be damaging winds. However, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Following what is expected to be an unusually warm Friday, forecasters say storms are likely in the Baltimore area on Saturday. The National Weather Service says scattered, severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes are possible Saturday afternoon and into the early evening hours. A seasonably strong cold front will usher in the gusty winds. […]
WASHINGTON—Weinstein Wholesale Meats, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,122 pounds of raw ground beef burger products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of white neoprene, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this week. The raw ground beef burger patties were produced on March 14, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view […]
UPDATE: The crematorium plans are set to move forward. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment’s informational public meeting that had been scheduled for April 25, 2023 to discuss the crematorium proposed by Evans Funeral Home for 11543 Philadelphia in White Marsh has been postponed. The meeting was postponed after the Baltimore County Council introduced legislation […]