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Maryland transportation officials urge residents, visitors to practice safety this Thanksgiving holiday travel season

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland transportation officials are urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety during the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, as millions are expected to journey by road, rail, and air. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages travelers to be mindful of increased traffic and plan their trips accordingly to ensure a safe journey. “As families and friends gather to celebrate […]

Grimmway Farms recalls organic whole, baby carrots that may be in homes due to possible E. coli contamination

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of select organic whole carrots and organic baby carrots that should no longer be in grocery stores but may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. These products may have been contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19. E. coli O121:H19 is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in […]

Baltimore County activates freezing weather shelter plan ahead of cold weather season

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday activated its freezing weather shelter plan in preparation for the impending cold weather season. In place through April 15, the plan allows for the activation of the cold weather shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness when the forecast calls for freezing weather. Freezing Weather Shelters During the day, public facilities such as libraries, senior and community […]

Ford hit with record $165 million fine for delayed recalls

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—Ford has been fined $165 million by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for not recalling vehicles with defective rearview cameras quickly enough. The fine is the second largest in the agency’s history, second only to the Takata air bag consent order. According to the NHTSA, Ford failed to recall vehicles with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner. […]

Fatal pedestrian crashes spike in Baltimore County

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]

Nationwide Listeria recall issued for 4,589 pounds of meat

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—A recall has been issued for approximately 4,589 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products distributed nationwide due to potential Listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall affects products manufactured by Yu Shang Food, Inc, of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The affected items were produced between October 21 and October 27, […]

What’s the riskiest month, day, and hour for drivers in Maryland?

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study has identified the riskiest month, day, and hour for drivers in Maryland. The legal team at the Dallas-based personal injury law firm, The Barber Law Firm, analyzed the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Fatality and Injury Reporting System Tool (FIRST) data on fatal crashes over a decade (2013 to 2022) to identify the riskiest driving times in […]

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FALL BACK: Acting State Fire Marshal reminds Marylanders to ‘Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarms’

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of Daylight Saving Time (DST) ending on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray urges Marylanders to “Change Your Clock – Check Your Smoke Alarms.” Recognizing that working smoke alarms and CO detectors double a family’s chance of surviving a home fire and unsafe carbon monoxide levels, Mowbray says the beginning and end of […]

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