BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) this week announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals, effective from August 28, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The guidelines, updated annually by the federal government, were adopted by MSDE through June 30, 2025. The eligibility for free and reduced-price meals is determined based on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced that they plan to increase enforcement during the Labor Day weekend in an effort to reduce drunk driving. From August 30 to September 2, Maryland State Police plan to conduct saturation patrols across the state. The initiative is part of the Maryland State Police’s Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team, which is trained to identify […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice supplier has recalled more than 9,500 cases due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, exceeding the FDA limit of 10 ppb. The recall affects 8-ounce plastic bottles sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, […]
UPDATE: A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has also been issued for Wednesday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 28, 2024. Forecasters say heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected. Hot […]
TOWSON, MD—A large sinkhole has opened up in the Parkville area. The sinkhole formed along Loch Hill Road between Regester Avenue and Loch Raven Boulevard, according to Councilman Mike Ertel. The sinkhole is likely the result of a water main break, says Councilman Ertel. Police are on the scene directing traffic. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Police say a motorcycle crash in the Rosedale area left one man dead on Sunday. On August 25, 2024, detectives responded to the 8700-block of Philadelphia Road (21237) following reports of a single-vehicle crash. When police arrived, they found that a man had sustained fatal injuries after the 2024 Can-Am Ryker he was riding lost control and traveled into […]
TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in the Towson area on Sunday. On August 25, 2024 a multi-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Dulaney Valley Road and St. Francis Road, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Investigators determined that the crash occurred when the rider of a 2025 Triumph Daytona 660, traveling northbound on […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will be closing the Storyville at its Rosedale Branch for extensive renovations that will include painting, new carpeting, and upgraded art. The renovations are scheduled to begin on August 30th and will last until September 21st. These will be the first refurbishments since Storyville opened in 2010, in which time, the area has welcomed […]