BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation announced that it will test out new road safety measures in three cities in the state this summer before they roll out statewide. The pilot projects are going to be implemented in partnership with Smart Growth America and will be rolled out first in Howard County, the City of Hagerstown, and the Town of […]
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Good Earth Lighting Inc. are announcing the recall of more than 1.2 million Good Earth Rechargeable Integrated Lights following the report of a consumer who died, and another who was treated for smoke inhalation when the product overheated and caused a fire in their home last year. Good Earth Lighting is aware […]
WASHINGTON—Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says scattered storms will likely move through the Baltimore area on Wednesday afternoon. Forecasters say scattered shower and thunderstorm activity will gradually increase from west to east during the afternoon hours, through 7 p.m. Gusty winds of up to 40-50 mph and small hail are the primary threats associated with any storms that develop as […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Nissan issued a “Do Not Drive” warning on Wednesday for 83,920 model year 2002-2006 vehicles equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags. Motorists who own one of these vehicles should not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced. The warning covers certain model year 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2002-2003 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area and much of central and eastern Maryland. The watch will remain in effect through 11 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. Forecasters say severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing tornadoes this evening. Hail up to the size of ping pong balls and 70 mph wind […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The long weekend could see a few severe storms, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say that, while some severe thunderstorms are possible on Sunday, a more organized threat looms for Memorial Day. Considerable wind damage, large hail, and even an isolated tornado are possible. Residents are urged to stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the day. Additional […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced that they will be increasing enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving over the Memorial Day weekend. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team—a specialized unit trained to identify impaired drivers—will also work to reduce alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. SPIDRE is funded by a grant from the MDOT MVA Highway Safety […]