Every time we turn on the water tap, we’re doing more than quenching thirst — we’re protecting smiles. For generations, community water fluoridation has quietly and powerfully helped Maryland children and families enjoy better oral health, regardless of income or access to care. It’s one of the greatest public health victories of our time — a simple, safe and effective way to … [Read more...] about Fluoride water is critical to Marylanders’ health | GUEST COMMENTARY
Frederick County restaurant The Urbana Lodge opens next week
The Urbana Lodge, the third in a series of neighborhood eateries from a restaurant group, is set to open July 21 in Frederick County. Uri Pearlman, a managing partner for the group, said the new venture at 3335 Worthington Blvd. in Ijamsville will feature an eclectic menu and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The partners are seeking to expand the lodge concept of … [Read more...] about Frederick County restaurant The Urbana Lodge opens next week
Nicotine poisonings skyrocketing in young children, according to new study
Nicotine products are becoming more and more popular in the U.S., but they are also causing harm to young children, according to a new study. The amount of kids who have gotten ill after ingesting nicotine pouches increased from 2010 to 2023, the study shows. The National Poison Data System reported 134,663 cases of nicotine poisonings among children younger than age 6 during … [Read more...] about Nicotine poisonings skyrocketing in young children, according to new study
A plea for pastors to not become partisans | GUEST COMMENTARY
Growing up, one of my evangelical superheroes was always the Reverend Billy Graham. I came to faith in Christ as a teenager watching one of his many televised crusades, where thousands of people would respond to his presentation of the Gospel, and the anointing and power of his preaching was always inspiring to me. Graham was well known in our culture and had unique access to … [Read more...] about A plea for pastors to not become partisans | GUEST COMMENTARY
Baltimore weather: Flood watch, hazardous weather warning issued for parts of region
Parts of the Baltimore area are under a hazardous weather warning and a flood watch, as isolated instances of flash flooding, severe thunderstorms and damaging winds are possible Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The affected areas for the NWS hazardous weather warning are Anne Arundel, Cecil, Prince George’s, Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties, … [Read more...] about Baltimore weather: Flood watch, hazardous weather warning issued for parts of region