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Governor Hogan announces supplemental budget for new public safety facilities, expanded cyber readiness, infrastructure and public health investments

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that he has submitted a $2.8 billion supplemental budget to the General Assembly that makes key investments in some of his administration’s core priorities, including support for police and public safety, an expanded cyber readiness and workforce initiative, and critical infrastructure and public health investments. This supplemental budget also funds top priorities for […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols as St. Patrick’s Day approaches

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Thursday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and smart and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. With an increase in impaired drivers expected throughout the state this week, state police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23 barracks focusing on […]

Wind Advisory issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—In addition to the previously-issued Winter Weather Advisory, the National Weather Service has also issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 6 a.m. on Saturday through 1 a.m. on Sunday. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph are expected with gusts of up to 60 mph. Forecasters say gusty winds could blow […]

Crate and Barrel recalls Be the Band Music Sets due to choking, suffocation risks

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crate and Barrel is recalling several music sets that were sold at its stores due to a choking and suffocation risk. The recall involves the Crate and Barrel Be the Band Music Set containing maracas which is intended for use by children ages three and up. The set includes a table about 19 inches in height by 26 inches […]

Olszewski introduces bill to resolve public nuisances, enhance public safety

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced plans to introduce the Abatement of Public Nuisances Act, a proposal to amend and update Baltimore County’s longstanding “padlock law,” to authorize the Chief of Police to take action against properties with repeated public nuisance violations. “Enhancing public safety and security in Baltimore County is a top priority and we are […]

Fitbit recalls one million smartwatches due to burn hazard

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Fitbit is recalling around one million smartwatches sold in the U.S. due to a potential burn hazard. The recall involves only the Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch. It was sold with a polyurethane band and has a 1.4-inch color LCD screen. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissions says the lithium-ion battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard. […]

Health alert issued for meat products containing recalled FDA-regulated seasoning mix

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for various ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products containing a Food and Drug Administration regulated seasoning mix that has been recalled by the producer, PS Seasoning of Iron Ridge, Wis., due to concerns that the seasoning mix may contain undeclared wheat. FSIS is issuing this […]

AAA: Drivers paid $26.5 billion in pothole-related vehicle repairs in 2021

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Pothole season, which often seems to be year-round in the Baltimore area, can be expensive…and a new report confirms it. A new survey from AAA found that last year 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole. With an average price tag of almost $600 per repair, damage caused by […]

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