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Public health alert issued for ready-to-eat charcuterie products due to possible Salmonella contamination

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses. Officials say the contamination may be associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie meat products in Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta. The Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta […]

Olszewski announces new Baltimore County Quick Response Team to provide overdose care, connections to treatment

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced the launch of a Quick Response Team pilot program that will provide mobile, on-demand overdose care, resources, and harm reduction services to respond in real time to residents experiencing overdoses. “We are committed to combatting the deadly opioid epidemic – and preventing overdose deaths by ensuring residents have access to critical […]

Baltimore County man, woman plead guilty to fraudulently obtaining over $300,000 in COVID-19 CARES Act loans

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man and woman have pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $300,000 in federal COVID-19 CARES Act loans. Theodore Mouzon, 42, of Pikesville, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, relating to the submission of fraudulent CARES Act loan applications. Co-defendant Yannice Nunez, 34, of Baltimore County, pleaded guilty to the same charge on […]

Governor Moore announces $2.8 million in grants to enhance efforts to address Maryland’s nursing shortage

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $2.8 million in grants from the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Nurse Support Program II to help address the state’s nursing shortage. Through the New Nursing Faculty Fellowship and Nurse Educator Doctoral Grants for Practice and Dissertation Research, funding will help support the need for more nurse educators who are critical to getting students […]

Councilman Marks: Perry Hall Manor Sewer Project to begin in January 2025

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday provided an update on the Perry Hall Manor sewer extension project. According to the Department of Public Works and Transportation, construction will begin approximately in January 2025, contingent on timely property acquisition. Design work is ongoing. The entire project is expected to be finalized by July 2026. There are no additional […]

Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga share 2024 legislative session highlights and concerns

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Delegate Kathy Szeliga and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki on Wednesday said they eagerly anticipate the beginning of the 2024 legislative session, which lasts for 90 days until Sine Die on April 8th. The delegates say they are looking forward to introducing a package of bills during the session. These bills include legislation combating crime, protecting and supporting women, and addressing […]

FDA continues to investigate elevated lead, chromium levels found in cinnamon applesauce pouches as reports of adverse reactions mount

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate reports of adverse reactions due to elevated levels of lead and chromium found in cinnamon applesauce pouches across the country. As of January 8, 2024, FDA has received 87 confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled products. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Year-end highlights – part 3

Posted on January 9, 2024 by News Desk

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As we prepare for a new year filled with resolutions and growth, we took some time to review the highlights of what has taken place between the 2023 and upcoming 2024 legislative sessions. Once we return to Baltimore County after Sine Die, the work does not end. […]

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