NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are responding to a reported fire at the Target on Campbell Boulevard. At just after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that units were responding to a fire in the “seasonal” section of the store. WMVFC reports that the fire was intentionally set and had been extinguished with fire extinguishers prior to their […]
BALTIMORE, MD—To address the ever-increasing number of consumer complaints regarding flights disruptions, baggage delays, and lost or delayed flights, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maryland Attorney General’s Office have established a memorandum of understanding (PDF) to streamline the process of reviewing and resolving these complaints. The new collaboration between the two parties will result in a more […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) finds itself in a tough spot, as the facility has more dogs in the shelter than it has kennel space to house them. As a result, BARCS is waiving the adoption fees for all animals at the shelter from Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21, 2024. BARCS is the open-admission […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to organic basil packaged in 2.5-oz clamshell containers sold at Trader Joe’s stores. The CDC says 12 people from seven states have been infected, with seven of eight cases reporting exposure to fresh organic basil purchased from Trader Joe’s before becoming ill. The products came from Miami, Florida-based Infinite Herbs, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced that $14.8 million will be granted to local governments as well as land trusts to be used for the preservation of outdoor spaces. The funds were was approved by the Board of Public Works on Wednesday. The funding will be used for a variety of projects including the development of trails […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County government is planning to give away 1,200 trees to residents during Arbor Day weekend in an effort to increase the county’s tree canopy. Trees may be preordered online and picked up on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 by appointment only, or will be available at a first come-first served event on Sunday, April 28. […]
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ—Centenary University has announced the recipients of this year’s Student Leadership Awards, with 29 students receiving accolades and one advisor receiving the Advisor of the Year Award. Maryland residents from Perry Hall and Columbia were recognized this year. The annual awards ceremony, which was held on April 15, recognized outstanding contributions to the university and surrounding communities. Diana Alzate, […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore Music Educators Wind Symphony will perform a benefit concert in Towson later this month to raise money for Kids Helping Hopkins. The concert is free, open to the public, and will be held on April 27, 2024 at 5 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. The Baltimore Music Educators Wind Symphony is […]