BCPS Virtual Learning Program announces meal distribution change for week of September 6

TOWSON, MD—Free meals will be available to all students enrolled and attending Baltimore County Public Schools’ Virtual Learning Program through June 30, 2022. Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Additionally, schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, for systemwide professional development. Therefore, meal pick-up […]

Maryland flag lowered to half-staff to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the Maryland flag would be lowered to half-staff to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. It was initiated in 2001 in Australia […]

Baltimore County Council votes, along party lines, to extend state of emergency

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening voted to extend the county’s state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 4-3 vote, which followed party lines, extends the state of emergency by 35 days. County Executive Johnny Olszewski last week declared a local state of emergency to “expand Baltimore County’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Republican […]

Maryland administers over 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccines

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Saturday announced that the State of Maryland has officially surpassed the major milestone of administering more than 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations. To date, Maryland has reported 7,502,652 vaccinations. 80.6% of Marylanders 18 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 94.5% of Marylanders 65 and older have received at least one […]

Fratelli Beretta recalls ready-to-eat uncured antipasto meat products due to possible Salmonella risk

WASHINGTON—Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this week. The ready-to-eat (RTE) uncured antipasto meat trays were produced on February 28, 2021 through August 15, 2021. The following products are subject to recall […]

Utility work to disrupt water service in Middle River neighborhood on Monday

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Utility work will disrupt water service in parts of Middle River on Monday. On August 30, the City of Baltimore’s Office of Engineering and Construction will be performing utility work in the 1700 – 2000 blocks of Leland Avenue (21220). Water service will be interrupted for approximately five hours, according to Councilwoman Cathy Bevins. Motorists should use caution […]

Water main break reported in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—A water main break in the White Marsh area has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a 12-inch diameter main has ruptured in the 10800-block of Philadelphia Road. Route 7 is currently shut down between Ebenezer Road and Joppa Road. Forty customers and five hydrants are currently without service, according to Councilwoman […]

Heat index of 105, isolated storms possible on Thursday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Thursday will be oppressively hot and humid with the chance for isolated storms in the Nottingham area. The National Weather Service says a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts is possible on Thursday afternoon and evening. Isolated severe thunderstorms or instances of flash flooding are possible during the afternoon and evening hours on Friday and into early […]