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Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to guard against tickborne diseases

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—As spring officially begins in Maryland, the state’s department of health has launched a tickborne disease awareness campaign to encourage residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses. The campaign will provide Marylanders with weekly tips on how to prevent tick exposure and recognize the symptoms of tickborne diseases, the most common of which is Lyme disease. The Maryland Department […]

Councilman Marks: Traffic light, safety improvements planned along Campbell Boulevard

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the new Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes $800,000 to improve safety in Middle River’s Campbell Boulevard corridor. The budget allocates $400,000 to construct a traffic signal at Campbell Boulevard and Bird River Road, and $400,000 for traffic calming along Campbell Boulevard. Reducing the speeds in this area has been […]

Ocean City, MDOT launch summer safety campaign

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

OCEAN CITY, MD—Ocean City is preparing for summer and the Maryland Department of Transportation is reminding visitors about safety. The city launched its ‘Walk Smart, Drive Smart, and Bike Smart’ safety campaign with the help of Cheswick the Crab, Mayor Richard Meehan, and Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. The campaign aims to help people stay safe during the busy summer season. […]

E. coli concerns prompt Walmart ground beef recall

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Cargill Meat Solutions has issued a recall for 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli. The recall affects products that were sold at Walmart nationwide. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the recall after Cargill reported that previously segregated product was mistakenly used in the production of ground beef. The […]

Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire risk in Maryland on Tuesday due to dry conditions

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say Tuesday afternoon’s weather will likely lead to an elevated risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service says elevated fire conditions are expected across the Baltimore area on Tuesday afternoon and evening due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Relative humidity values of around 15 to 30 percent are expected along with sustained southerly winds of 10 to […]

Health alert issued for ground beef products due to possible E.coli contamination

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The raw […]

Salmonella outbreak linked to organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to organic basil packaged in 2.5-oz clamshell containers sold at Trader Joe’s stores. The CDC says 12 people from seven states have been infected, with seven of eight cases reporting exposure to fresh organic basil purchased from Trader Joe’s before becoming ill. The products came from Miami, Florida-based Infinite Herbs, […]

Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Budget Announcement 20230413

Olszewski releases $5 billion FY2025 budget providing education funding and investments in recreation and parks, public safety

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $5 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 that provides billions for public education, historic investments in recreation and parks, and continued funding for key priorities that will move Baltimore County forward, including public safety, housing and community development, sustainability, public works and transportation, libraries, and beyond. “Building a better […]

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