UPDATE: The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Smoke from wildfires in New Jersey are affecting skies in Maryland on Thursday. As of 8:30 a.m. on April 24, 2025, diffuse smoke is being seen across the Maryland air monitoring network, at the moment […]
BALTIMORE, MD—When medical emergencies strike, every minute counts. Yet for millions of Americans, a trip to the emergency room means hours of waiting in pain and uncertainty before receiving care. A new study has identified which states have the most severe ER waiting time problems, highlighting concerning trends in patient care across the country. With an ER Wait Time Score […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other law enforcement agencies nationwide, are urging residents to safely dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This biannual event aims to combat medication misuse and provide a secure disposal […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Walgreens reached a $300 million settlement with the federal government over allegations that the pharmacy chain filled millions of unlawful opioid prescriptions, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Walgreens and its subsidiaries reached a $300 million settlement with the Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Department of Health and Human Services Office of […]
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—Maryland teens are among the least happy in the nation, according to a new study. Today’s teenagers are navigating a landscape that feels uniquely daunting. The pressures are piling up – social media, family structures shaken by record divorce rates, parents’ financial uncertainty, climate fears, and an education system that’s more competitive than ever. For parents watching their kids […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Five governors are urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to withdraw a proposed rule they say would disrupt state health insurance marketplaces and limit access to coverage. In a joint letter, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said the […]
TOWSON, MD—Overdose deaths in Baltimore County decreased by 30% in 2024 from the previous year, a significant drop that County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and County Health Officer Dr. Lucy E. Wilson announced this week. This decline represents a 49% decrease in overdoses since 2021. This decrease is based on preliminary information from the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard, which reported 286 […]