Deep-branded frozen vegetables, fruit products recalled due to Salmonella risk

WASHINGTON—Chetak LLC Group is expanding its voluntary recall of several lots of Deep-branded frozen vegetables and fruit products due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced this week. The expanded recall includes lots of Deep-brand frozen Sprouted Mat (Moth), Sprouted Moong (Mung), Premium Select Surti Undhiu Mix, and Premium Select Singoda. The affected […]

United Way of Central Maryland celebrating 100th anniversary with month-long ‘Dine United’ campaign

BALTIMORE, MD—United Way of Central Maryland is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a month-long “Dine United” campaign, inviting diners to support the nonprofit’s mission by eating at participating restaurants across the region. From Sept. 12 to Oct. 18, dozens of eateries in the greater Baltimore area will offer special menu items, cocktails or donate a portion of their sales to […]

Dog food recalled nationwide over Salmonella, Listeria contamination concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—Viva Raw LLC, a Charlotte-based pet food company, has issued a voluntary recall of two lots of its raw dog and cat food products due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced this week. The recall involves Lot 21495, which includes Viva Ground Beef for Dogs and Viva Beef & Turkey […]

Chipotle to open new Parkville location

PARKVILLE, MD—Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new restaurant location in Baltimore County on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The new restaurant will be located in the former Mamma Lucia space at 1991 E. Joppa Rd. (21234) and it will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to its full menu, the new location will offer the brand’s […]

Panda Express, Reading Partners Baltimore serve up support for local kids with back-to-school fundraiser

BALTIMORE, MD—Panda Express is partnering with Reading Partners Baltimore for a back-to-school fundraiser to support literacy programs for local students. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, seven Baltimore-area Panda Express locations will donate 20% of pre-tax sales from qualifying orders to the nonprofit. The funds will help provide free, one-on-one tutoring and literacy enrichment programs to students. Customers can participate by placing […]

2025 Essex Day Festival details announced

ESSEX, MD—Details have been announced for the 50th annual Essex Day Festival. The 2025 edition of the popular festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The event will feature food trucks, vendors, a car show, pony rides, karaoke, a beer garden, and live music be Social Drinking, Here’s to the Night, Experience, […]