TOWSON, MD—More than 111,000 Baltimore County students are preparing for the start of a new school on Monday morning. The students will head to 176 schools, centers, and programs across the county for the 2024-2025 academic year, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. “New school years are always filled with excitement and promise,” said Dr. Myriam Rogers, Superintendent of Baltimore […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With the new school year fast approaching, the Maryland Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to take extra precautions when driving near school buses. MDOT says more than 600,000 Maryland students will be taking the bus to and from school this year. Officials say the safety of students is of the utmost importance, and therefore, the MVA is stressing […]
BALTIMORE, MD—ALDI is recalling around 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers as the devices can expel hot water from the top of the machine, posing a burn hazard. This recall involves the Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Maker. The coffee maker was sold in gray, blue, pink, and purple colors, and measures approximately L 11″, W 4.7″ and H 12.” Ambiano […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Trader Joe’s is recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles as the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879. The candles are white colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A hacker group claims to have leaked the Social Security numbers and other personal information of 2.9 billion people from a data broker. The personal data belonged to a variety of people from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The breach was carried out by a group called USDoD, who claim to have hacked into the National […]
UPDATE: The Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area has been extended. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby approach the region. The Tornado Watch will remain in effect through Friday morning. Forecasters say tornado development is possible during the overnight hours, along with […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is making preparations for heavy rain and high winds expected to impact the entire state with the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby, Thursday through Friday evening. Drivers are encouraged to avoid travel as the storm passes through the state. State Highway Administration maintenance crews are preparing by clearing storm drain systems of debris, organized […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]