Baby blankets sold at HomeGoods, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls recalled due to strangulation risk

BALTIMORE, MD—TJX is recalling over 100,000 baby blankets due to entrapment and strangulation hazards. This recall involves Mittal International chenille weave baby blankets sold in cream, blush, taupe, mint, gray, lavender, ivory, ochre, pale blue, sage, and terracotta colors with a “Made in India” hangtag with an elephant design. The blankets have fringe around the edges and measure about 32 […]

Frost Advisory, Freeze Warning issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning for the Baltimore area. The Freeze Warning will be in effect for northern Baltimore County from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Temperatures as low as 30 degrees are expected. The Frost Advisory will be in effect for southern Baltimore County and Baltimore […]

Two Maryland School for the Blind professionals honored with national awards

BALTIMORE, MD—Two members of The Maryland School for the Blind staff are among the recipients of the 2022 Principals of Schools for the Blind (POSB) national award program. POSB, a subdivision of the Council of Schools for the Blind, annually recognizes the contributions of remarkable individuals across the nation who work with blind or low-vision students. The nomination process is […]

Baltimore Running Festival 2022: Road closures, parking restrictions announced for Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—For those heading downtown this weekend, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation is advising motorists of temporary road closures, lane closures, and parking restrictions in effect for the 21st annual Baltimore Running Festival, which will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Over 10,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s event. Public transportation including e-scooters or bikes […]