Water mains rupture near Parkville, Overlea

BALTIMORE, MD—Crews are working on two water mains that ruptured in northeast Baltimore on Tuesday morning. A water main break was reported early on June 27 in the 3000-block of Woodhome Avenue near Harford Road (21234). A second water main break occurred in the unit block of Chesley Avenue in Overlea (21206). There has been no ETA on repairs.  Motorists […]

Frozen fruit products recalled due to possible Listeria risk

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others […]

Ahead of legalization, police warn motorists of risks of cannabis-impaired driving

TOWSON, MD—In preparation for the legalization of cannabis in Maryland on July 1, 2023, the Baltimore County Police Department is reminding area motorists to know their limits and be aware of the risks associated with cannabis-impaired driving. Cannabis and marijuana consumption can impair driving, negatively impacting reaction time, motor coordination, and attention. Duration of cannabis intoxication/impairment can vary widely and […]

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys recalled due to impalement, puncture risk

WASHINGTON—Approximately 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys are being recalled due to injury risk. When using the recalled bath toys, particularly in a bathtub or wading pool, a child can slip and fall or sit onto the hard plastic top fin of the shark, posing risks of impalement, lacerations and punctures. The recall involves both full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby […]

Vision to Learn returns to Baltimore County Public Library to provide free eye exams to children

Towson, MD) – Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the return of Vision To Learn. The nonprofit dedicated to providing free eye exams and, if needed, glasses to children visits 15 of our branches over the summer months. Studies have consistently shown that clear vision is directly linked to a child’s ability to learn effectively. Unfortunately, many children in […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Monday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

Conagra Brands recalls frozen beef shepherd’s pie products due to possible presence of plastic pieces

WASHINGTON—Conagra Brands is recalling approximately 2,717 pounds of frozen beef shepherd’s pie products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically clear, flexible plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. The frozen beef shepherd’s pie products were produced on March 1, 2023, with time stamps ranging between 17:45-17:56 hours. The following products are subject […]