Johns Hopkins Study Confirms Coal Dust Presence in Baltimore's Curtis Bay Amid Health Concerns
Johns Hopkins researchers found coal dust in Baltimore's Curtis Bay area, validating local concerns over health risks from a nearby CSX coal terminal. CSX asserts compliance with environmental standards, as debate over their permit renewal continues.
Baltimore Funeral Home Introduces Eco-friendly 'Water Cremation', Aiding Environment Amidst Pricing Challenges
Baltimore's Joseph H. Brown Funeral Home offers water cremation as an eco-friendlier option than traditional cremation but at a higher cost, amidst legislative efforts to find greener death care alternatives.
Howard County Launches Maryland's First Vulnerability Disclosure Program to Enhance Cybersecurity
Howard County has launched a Vulnerability Disclosure Program in partnership with HackerOne to identify and address cyber threats, being the first in the state to do so, enhancing protection across various critical systems.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to Spotlight Cybersecurity Expertise at International It-Sa Expo in Germany
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is set to speak at the It-Sa Expo&Congress in Germany, highlighting the region's cybersecurity expertise. He will also lead a trade mission in Europe to foster international business collaborations.
Microsoft Outage Disrupts Maryland Medical Systems and Judiciary, Non-Urgent Procedures Postponed, Courts Closed
A Microsoft outage has disrupted Maryland’s healthcare and judicial systems, causing non-urgent medical procedures to be cancelled and courts to close, with emergency systems remaining operational.
Baltimore's Mercy Medical Center Leads Mid-Atlantic Region with Introduction of Stryker's Mixed Reality Tech for Shoulder Surgery
Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore is the first in the mid-Atlantic to use Stryker's Blueprint Mixed Reality for shoulder surgeries, improving precision and customization for patient-specific orthopedic procedures.