Maryland’s Board of Public Works approves $4.7 million for park improvements, land conservation in nine counties

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved more than $4.7 million in grants for park improvements and land conservation across nine counties, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced. The funding, drawn from the state’s Program Open Space – Local, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, and Rural Legacy programs, will benefit projects in Allegany, Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, […]

Public Health Alert issued for beef jerky sticks due to possible presence of plastic pieces

WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat beef jerky stick products that may be contaminated with plastic. A recall was not requested because the affected products are no longer available for purchase. The alert applies to beef jerky sticks produced by Top Notch Jerky LLC on May […]

Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga urge immediate action following Eastern Boulevard traffic meeting

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Following a community meeting Wednesday evening, Maryland Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urging immediate action to address what they describe as increasing traffic hazards along Eastern Boulevard in Baltimore County. Both delegates called for swift changes, particularly a reduction in the speed limit, to prevent further accidents and fatalities on the state roadway. “Eastern Boulevard has […]

Former BCPS employee arrested following reports of inappropriate relationship with student

OVERLEA, MD—A former Baltimore County Public Schools employee has been arrested on sex offense charges. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 30-year-old Donovan Michaud following reports that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student at Overlea High School in Baltimore County. Michaud, who was a building service worker at the school, has been […]

Baltimore County announces return of Screen on the Green, new Days of Play program

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Department of Recreation and Parks is bringing back its popular “Screen on the Green” outdoor summer movie series and launching a new “Days of Play” program, offering free activities to residents throughout the summer. Both initiatives aim to encourage outdoor recreation for all ages in various county parks. Screen on the Green, the free summer movie series, […]

Baltimore to light up Fourth of July with dual celebrations at Inner Harbor, Middle Branch Park

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore is set to host a dual Fourth of July celebration on Friday, featuring traditional fireworks at the Inner Harbor and, for the first time, an innovative drone show in Cherry Hill. Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the festivities, which also include live music, street activations, and extended hours for the Pratt Street Market, promising “fun for the whole […]

Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

WASHINGTON, DC—Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling more than 367,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. The recall affects fully cooked turkey bacon produced between April 24, 2025, and June 11, 2025, at the company’s Newberry, S.C., establishment. The […]