Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Forecasters say a strong cold front approaching the area will increase the risk for showers and thunderstorms, some of which may become severe. The main threat will be damaging winds. However, […]

Police searching for missing Essex teen

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Christian Alexander Munoz, 13, is 5’5” tall and weighs 120 pounds. He was last seen at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023 in the Essex area, wearing a black and grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Anyone with information on Christian Alexander Munoz’s whereabouts is asked to dial […]

Maryland gains 4,800 jobs in March, unemployment rate falls

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released state jobs and unemployment data this week. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 4,800 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate decreased to 2.7%. This is the second consecutive month of record-setting low unemployment for Maryland. The BLS began publishing unemployment estimates for Maryland in January 1976. […]

BCPS recommends closing Golden Ring Middle School to students; public hearing set for May 3

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that they plan to close Golden Ring Middle School. As part of its strategy to improve learning environments and reduce overcrowding in northeastern county middle schools, BCPS plans to close Golden Ring Middle School to students and repurpose the building for future use. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams notified the Board […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—Following what is expected to be an unusually warm Friday, forecasters say storms are likely in the Baltimore area on Saturday. The National Weather Service says scattered, severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes are possible Saturday afternoon and into the early evening hours. A seasonably strong cold front will usher in the gusty winds. […]

Ground beef products recalled due to rubber-like material found in patties

WASHINGTON—Weinstein Wholesale Meats, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,122 pounds of raw ground beef burger products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of white neoprene, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this week. The raw ground beef burger patties were produced on March 14, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view […]