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Governor Moore urges Marylanders to stay vigilant, exercise caution amid severe flooding

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to exercise extreme caution as severe flash flooding continues to impact parts of the state. Western Maryland, and particularly Allegany County, has experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and emergency responses. Since midnight, the area has received an estimated 4.65 inches of rainfall, with more expected. The North Branch Potomac […]

Maryland ranks No. 2 for most fatal urban car crashes, study

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s bustling urban streets are becoming increasingly dangerous, turning everyday commutes into growing safety concerns for drivers. According to the latest LendingTree study, 93% of fatal crashes were in urban areas of Maryland while 6% were in rural areas, the 2nd largest difference in the country. The results showed that: Maryland saw a 42% increase in urban fatal crashes […]

NHTSA warns of rising motorcycle fatalities

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the start of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding motorists about the importance of motorcycle safety. The agency is highlighting the rising fatality rate for motorcyclists, which remains a significant concern on the roads. According to NHTSA data, 31.39 motorcyclists died per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2023. This rate […]

Baltimore County Police Department offers spring crime prevention tips

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—With spring in full swing, the Baltimore County Police Department is reminding residents to take preventative measures against crime. The department recommends residents lock their doors and windows, secure valuables, and be aware of home improvement scams. The police department is stressing the importance of locking all doors, even when at home. This includes locking the front and garage […]

Work Zone Safety: Baltimore County DPWT urges caution during road construction

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—With road construction season underway, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is reminding motorists to exercise caution and slow down in work zones. The department echoes the National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) theme, “Respect the zone so we all get home.” This annual campaign, which has been held since 2000, emphasizes the importance […]

Maryland Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off, ‘Go Orange Day’ and Unity Ride set for April 23

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Maryland officials are warning drivers to slow down and be alert in work zones after revealing that more than 48,000 citations were issued in the first two months of the state’s new tiered fine structure for work zone speed violations. The new tiered fine structure for work zone speed violations, which took effect January 1, 2025, issues fines […]

USDA issues alert for metal-contaminated pork carnitas sold at Aldi

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Monday for pork carnitas products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The FSIS did not issue a recall because the product is no longer available for sale. The fully cooked pork carnitas products were produced on April 1-2, 2025, by an […]

MDTA officials respond to report indicating that Bay Bridge doesn’t meet risk threshold for ship strikes