Heat Advisory, Code Orange issued for Wednesday in central Maryland as heat index to hit 109

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Advisory has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in central Maryland.  The Maryland Department of the Environment has also issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. The Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on July 30th. Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high […]

Health alert issued for salad products containing breadcrumbs that have been recalled due to possible Listeria risk

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat ham salad products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ham salad contains breadcrumbs recalled by Newly Weds Foods due to potential contamination. The alert applies to (view labels): 12-ounce printed plastic tubs of “RESER’S FINE FOODS Ham Salad” with […]

Over 5 million above-ground swimming pools recalled due to drowning hazard, nine deaths reports

WASHINGTON—Federal safety regulators and three major pool manufacturers this week announced the recall of approximately 5 million above-ground swimming pools, citing a drowning hazard for young children. The pools, 48 inches or taller, feature compression straps that can create a foothold, allowing children to climb into the pool even if the ladder is removed. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission […]

Baltimore County health officials to hold free ‘Beat the Heat’ summer safety webinar

TOWSON, MD—As the summer continues to heat up in and around the area, Baltimore County health officials will hold a free summer safety webinar. The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services will host a free “Beat the Heat” webinar at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30th. Topics covered will include water safety, heat-related illnesses, who is most at […]

Chicken sausage recalled over possible plastic contamination

WASHINGTON, DC—Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Massachusetts, establishment, is recalling approximately 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products due to potential contamination with foreign material, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday. The recall affects fully cooked chicken sausage produced on June 28, 2025. The specific product is 11-ounce vacuum-packed […]

Governor Moore announces streamlined benefits access for Marylanders through Maryland Benefits One Application

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Marylanders seeking vital state benefits can now apply for multiple programs through a single, mobile-friendly online application, Governor Wes Moore announced this week. The new “Maryland Benefits One Application” aims to streamline access to critical services like Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, WIC, and energy assistance. “Today, we take a big step forward in our work to ensure that Marylanders can […]

Heat Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on July 17th. Forecasters say heat index values of around 105 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses. Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay […]