WMCCA creates petition opposing proposed White Marsh crematorium

UPDATE 3: The crematorium plans are set to move forward. UPDATE 2: The public meeting has been postponed. UPDATE: A public meeting has been announced to discuss community concerns over the crematorium plan. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Some local residents are hoping that plans to open a new crematorium in White Marsh go up in smoke. The White Marsh-Cowenton […]

Elkhorn Valley Packing recalls boneless beef chuck sold in Maryland due to possible E. coli contamination

WASHINGTON—Elkhorn Valley Packing is recalling approximately 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck product that may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this week. The boneless beef chuck items were packed on Feb. 16, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [view label]: Various weights corrugated […]

Additional Hyundai, Kia vehicles recalled due to fire risk

WASHINGTON, DC—Hyundai Motor America and Kia America have issued recalls for more than 570,000 vehicles, urging owners to park their vehicles outside and away from homes and other structures until the recall is remedied. The affected vehicles are model years 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Kia […]

Outdoor burning discouraged as crews battle multiple brush fires in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Baltimore area. Northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph are expected with gusts 35 to 45 mph on Wednesday across most of Maryland. Dry conditions are expected as well with the relative humidity dropping to around 15 to 25 percent for most areas. Although fuels are relatively […]

Governor Moore aims for 100% of passenger car, light truck sales to be electric by model year 2035

UPDATE: The Maryland on Tuesday blasted Governor Moore’s announcement. Original story below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced Maryland’s adoption of the multi-state Advanced Clean Cars II rule. Maryland is moving quickly to adopt the regulation, which requires manufacturers to continuously increase the share of electric vehicles they sell, reaching 100% of passenger car and light truck sales by […]

Maryland State Police to Increase patrols as St. Patrick’s Day weekend nears

PIKESVILLE, MD—With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Friday, March 17, 2023, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to drink responsibly and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. With an expected increase of impaired drivers throughout the state this week, troopers at all 23 Maryland State Police barracks will conduct saturation patrols, focusing on […]