BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Monday for pork carnitas products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The FSIS did not issue a recall because the product is no longer available for sale. The fully cooked pork carnitas products were produced on April 1-2, 2025, by an […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the second week in a row, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by geopolitical events and concerns about the global economy. The national average gas price fell 3.4 cents to $3.10 per gallon, as per GasBuddy’s data. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—At long last, Orioles fans in Baltimore will be able to stream the team’s games without a cable television subscription. Beginning Monday, April 21, 2025, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) will begin offering a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) streaming option called MASN+. Fans can subscribe for $19.99/month or $89.99 for the remainder of the 2025 regular season to receive 24/7 MASN […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to support federal workers impacted by recent layoffs and firings, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new streamlined hiring process for four critical state government positions. The initiative aims to expedite the hiring process for Human Resources, Procurement Officers, Accountants, and Fiscal Accounts Technicians. Governor Moore emphasized the initiative’s dual purpose, stating, “Today’s actions mark the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland lost 3,500 public sector jobs in March 2025, according to new estimates released this month by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Maryland added 2,300 private sector jobs, but it was not enough to offset the loss of 2,700 federal government jobs. The result was an overall loss of 1,200 jobs in Maryland. The […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes over $401 million for infrastructure upgrades in the Fifth District, including projects that should address many sinkholes and water main breaks. Most notably, the project advances a $209 million project to upgrade the Gunpowder to White Marsh Pumping Stations and lines that extend […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has wrapped up his official visit to South Korea, where he spent the final full day of his international trade and investment mission promoting economic growth and workforce development. Focusing on expanding Maryland’s aerospace technology and engineering industries, the governor and his delegation engaged in a series of high-profile meetings and visits. The highlight of the […]
TIMONIUM, MD—The Maryland State Police honored more than 140 individuals at an awards ceremony in Timonium on Wednesday for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts, and humanitarianism. The honorees included Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Agency, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel. “These individuals are often the first to take action in critical […]