BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Saturday 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 […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Maryland has been ranked among the healthiest states in America, according to Sharecare’s annual study. The Old Line State placed at number 4 on the 2022 list, with Massachusetts coming in at number one. The annual list is compiled by Sharecare, a digital health company, in partnership with the Boston University School of Public Health. Fortune reports: Nearly 500,000 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The heat has arrived just in time for the weekend. The National Weather Service says high temperatures will be in the mid- to upper-90s through the weekend as a heat wave sets in over the Mid-Atlantic. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Baltimore area through 8 p.m. on Thursday with more expected throughout the weekend. Forecasters say […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 21st. Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees are expected. Forecasters says the hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Residents are encourage to drink plenty of fluids, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday 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 […]
TOWSON, MD—Beginning Wednesday, July 20, Baltimore County families will be able to pick up and take home their free Summer Food Service Program breakfast and lunch meals. The program runs through Friday, August 19, but will be closed on Tuesday, July 19. Until now, meals had to be consumed on site, but recent passed legislation now enables parents or guardians […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of 988, the new National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, in Maryland. Contacting 988 provides a direct connection to support for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, having thoughts of suicide, or being worried about someone who may need crisis support. “988 is an easy-to-remember number and […]
JOPPA, MD—Hazmat crews are responding after a boat sank in the Gunpowder River in Joppa on Monday. The incident was reported at just after 12 p.m. (noon) on July 18th. The boat reportedly sank in the area of Bridge Drive in Joppa and is leaking fuel, which prompted a hazmat response. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists […]