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Governor Moore scales up EARN Maryland program to connect more workers with high-demand careers

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the state’s EARN Maryland program, committing an additional $10.5 million to connect more than 2,900 Marylanders with training and high-demand careers. The funding includes $4 million in awards for 20 high-performing existing EARN grantees and $6.5 million in new grants aimed at fostering new partnerships, with a focus on […]

Heat Advisory issued for Tuesday in several Maryland counties

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday in several Maryland counties. The advisory will be in effect from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on July 8, 2025 and includes Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, Cecil County, southeast Harford County, Baltimore City, southern Baltimore County, Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County. Heat index values […]

98 Rock, Red Cross to hold summer blood drive at White Marsh Mall

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—The American Red Cross and 98 Rock will be holding a summer blood drive at White Marsh Mall. The blood drive will take place July 9 – 11, 2025 on the first floor of the mall, across from Rue21. All presenting donors will receive a 98 Rock Summer Blood drive T-shirt, a coupon for a free sandwich from […]

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

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Baltimore County offices closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day holiday

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be […]

DOJ announces record health care fraud takedown

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The Justice Department on Monday announced criminal charges against 324 defendants, including 96 medical professionals, in a nationwide health care fraud takedown involving more than $14.6 billion in alleged schemes. The 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, described by officials as an “unprecedented effort,” spanned 50 federal districts and involved 12 State Attorneys General’s Offices. Authorities seized more than […]

FDA updates COVID-19 vaccine warnings on heart inflammation risks

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

SILVER SPRING, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated and approved updated warnings on the labeling of Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to include new safety information regarding the risks of myocarditis and pericarditis. The updated Prescribing Information for both vaccines now includes details on the estimated incidence of heart inflammation following the 2023-2024 formula […]

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