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Attorney General Frosh joins multistate letter supporting OSHA proposed reporting rule aimed at better protecting workers

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week joined a coalition of attorneys general in supporting a proposed federal rule that would empower workers and expand public awareness of on-the-job dangers. The proposed rule would require many employers to report more detailed information about workplace injuries and illnesses to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and would make […]

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Troopers issue 21 citations, 23 warnings during I-695 sweep in Parkville/Carney

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—On Saturday, the Maryland State Police performed a sweep of the northeast corner of I-695. Troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack conducted a speed and aggressive driving enforcement initiative on the beltway between the Loch Raven Boulevard and Belair Road exits. Officials say troopers issued 21 citations, 23 warnings, and 17 safety equipment repair orders during the sweep. Photo […]

Stormy Thursday expected in Baltimore area

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the Baltimore area through midnight. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—A stormy Thursday is on tap for much of the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says morning thunderstorms are likely, especially over northeastern Maryland. Eventually a more widespread threat for severe thunderstorms will emerge on Thursday afternoon and evening. […]

Flood Warning issued for Nottingham area

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Nottingham area. The warning will remain in effect until 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Forecasters say flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area for Wednesday evening, Thursday morning

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County and the surrounding areas and will be in effect from 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening through 6 a.m. on Thursday morning. Forecasters say heavy rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Numerous showers and thunderstorms with […]

Maryland State Police warn public of online scam involving sexual extortion of minors

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

EASTON, MD—Maryland State Police are reminding parents of online safety and to be aware of online scams involving the sexual extortion of minors. Authorities say they have received numerous reports of minors being contacted by other social media users who begin chatting with them via messaging services such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Social media platforms may provide users the […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flash Flood Watch issued for Thursday afternoon, evening in Baltimore area

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flash Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The Flash Flood Watch will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Thursday evening and the Severe Thunderstorm Watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Forecasters say rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour with locally higher amounts are […]

FDA investigating hepatitis outbreak potentially connected to organic strawberries

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The FDA, along with CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, state, and local partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections in the United States and Canada potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022. Currently, the potentially […]

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