Baltimore County Police Department

Baltimore County Police Department to increase patrols for holiday season, offer crime prevention tips

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TOWSON, MD—With the holiday season right around the corner, the Baltimore County Police Department is preparing to roll out its holiday deployment. Across Baltimore County, the department has officers deployed to areas residents often frequent during the holiday season. While officers will be more visible at shopping centers and local malls, it is important for residents to take extra steps […]

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Trader Joe's Chili Lime Chicken Burgers

Chicken patties sold at Trader Joe’s recalled due to possible presence of bone fragments

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WASHINGTON—Innovative Solutions, Inc., a Kent, Washington establishment, is recalling approximately 97,887 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of bone, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. The chicken patty products were produced on various dates from August 16 to September 29, 2021. The […]

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Speed Bump Traffic Calming

Councilman Marks: Traffic calming planned for Nottingham neighborhood

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that traffic calming has been approved for Fieldchat Road (21236), which connects Joppa Road and Ebenezer Road. Two speed bumps will be constructed along this Perry Hall/Nottingham route. “I am pleased to announce this latest effort to reduce speeding in our neighborhoods, which should help slow traffic along one of Perry […]

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Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets

Tastykake recalls products sold in Maryland that may contain metal fragments

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THOMASVILLE, GA—Flowers Foods, Inc. has amended its October 31 voluntary recall press release on certain Tastykake products to reflect additional products included in the recall. As a precautionary measure, the company is voluntarily recalling certain Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes and certain Krimpets products due to the potential presence of tiny fragments of metal mesh wire. The recall was initiated following notification […]

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Citterio Salame Sticks

Public health alert issued for salame stick products due to possible Salmonella contamination

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Euro Foods produced ready-to-eat (RTE) Italian-style salame stick products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. A recall was not requested because FSIS has not identified a specific contaminated lot or lots, and it is believed that potentially affected products are no longer […]

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NWS provides severe weather arrival timeline, highest tides in 10-20 years expected

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—A major storm system is beginning to push through the Eastern U.S. and the National Weather Service says hazards are expected to persist into the weekend. Heavy rain and flooding is possible from the Mid-Atlantic to parts of New England through Saturday. A few severe storms are possible on Friday from the Mid-Atlantic to coastal North Carolina.  Any storms that […]

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Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns

Maryland State Police to ramp up safety efforts ahead of Halloween weekend

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PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are gearing up for the Halloween weekend with additional troopers on patrol using a variety of initiatives to urge both motorists and pedestrians to use common sense, take responsibility, and be more courteous on Maryland’s roadways. Between Thursday and Sunday, troopers statewide will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, distracted driving, and […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools closed on Friday due to severe weather

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all schools will be closed on Friday, October 29 due to severe weather. Daycare programs in school buildings will be closed. Central and administrative offices will be open with option for telework or unscheduled leave for staff. Harford County Public Schools will also be closed. A major coastal flooding event is […]

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