Animal welfare seizure results in temporary suspension of services at Baltimore County Animal Services in Baldwin

UPDATE: To date, 11 animals that were removed from the rescue have died due to illness. Original story below… ====== BALDWIN, MD—Baltimore County Animal Services recently responded to an animal welfare complaint that resulted in the seizure of 48 dogs of various ages. The animals were found in areas with no air conditioning, some did not have water, and others […]

Tyson Foods recalls some chicken products due to possible Listeria contamination

BALTIMORE, MD—Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced. The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021. he products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-7089” on […]

Association of Inspectors General condemns Olszewski’s bill to ‘shackle’ Baltimore County IG

UPDATE: Baltimore County officials have announced that the administration will be postponing plans to introduce legislation to create an oversight board for the Office of the Inspector General. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Association of Inspectors General has issued an open letter to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Council expressing “grave concerns” about Olszewski’s bill, […]

FOOD TRUCKS: Perry Hall, White Marsh, Rosedale, Long Green, Kingsville lineups for week of July 5 announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The local food truck event lineups for the week of July 5, 2021 have been announced. White Marsh VFC Food Truck Tuesdays WMVFC’s Food Truck Tuesdays will be held 4 – 8 p.m. every Tuesday throughout the summer. The lineup up for 7/6 is as follows: Buckngrill Tasty Treats and More Craving Potato Factory Jimmy’s Famous Seafood TWO GUYS […]

Heat Advisory issued for Nottingham area as heat index of 107 expected, storm possible

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Nottingham area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. EDT on Tuesday. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.  A heat index of 107 degrees is expected in the Baltimore area. Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Tuesday

UPDATE: A Heat Advisory is also now in effect for Tuesday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert Tuesday for the Baltimore metro area for Tuesday, July 6th. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. […]