Maryland Department of Health continues to investigate vaping-related illnesses as Tobacco 21 goes into effect

BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of Health continues its investigation of severe lung illnesses, of which 20 cases have been identified in Maryland. MDH officials say they are working diligently with federal partners, local health departments, and clinicians around the state to investigate these severe lung illnesses. “This is a major public health concern,” said MDH officials in a statement, […]

Perry Hall, White Marsh businesses burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a pair of commercial burglaries that were reported this week. Sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, and 10:45 a.m. on Monday, September 30, an individual broke the lock off of the front door to the Lucky Express, located in the 11500-block of Philadelphia Road in White Marsh (21162), in order to gain entry. Once […]

MVA: One-year REAL ID countdown has begun

BALTIMORE, MD—With the rapidly approaching October 1, 2020, federal REAL ID deadline, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration and transportation officials from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport have announced the one-year countdown for Marylanders to get a federally mandated REAL ID. Marylanders have just one year left to get a REAL ID before MDOT MVA branches close on […]

Water main break reported in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—A water main break in the Perry Hall area has left many residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch main has ruptured in the 4400-block of Darleigh Road. One hundred services, including the Silver Spring Station apartment complex, are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution […]