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Hover-1 Helix hoverboards recalled after reports of fire from overheated lithium-ion batteries

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—DGL Group is recalling approximately 25,000 Hover-1 Helix hoverboards due to the fact that their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves certain Hover-1 Helix hoverboards. The recalled hoverboards have serial numbers containing 15914, 19203, or 19988 as the fifth code in the six-code serial number affixed to the bottom of the board. The hoverboards were […]

2023’s best places to shop on Black Friday, WalletHub study

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With last year’s Black Friday sales drawing 122.7 million Americans to shop in person and 130.2 million to shop online, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Best Places to Shop on Black Friday to help consumers maximize their savings. Best Black Friday Retailers (Avg. Discount) 1. JCPenney (59.12%) 6. BJ’s (30.11%) 2. Macy’s (58.19%) 7. […]

FDA advises parents not to buy WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to toddlers, young children due of elevated lead levels

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The FDA continues to investigate this recall as reports of adverse reactions continue to mount. Original story below… WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children […]

Best Buy recalls nearly 1 million Insignia pressure cookers due to burn risk

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Best Buy is recalling nearly 1 million pressure cookers sold in its stores due to a burn hazard. The recall announced this week involves Insignia Multi-Function Pressure Cookers with model numbers NS-MC60SS8, NS-MC60SS9, or NS-MC80SS9, and inner cooker pots with model numbers NS-MCRP6NS9 and NS-MCRP6SS9, sold separately as replacements. The pressure cooker has incorrect volume markings on the inner […]

Police searching for suspect who robbed Amazon delivery driver in Carney

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a robbery suspect. Authorities want to find the man pictured above after the robbery of an Amazon delivery driver. The incident occurred on Hines Road (21234) back on August 19th. Anyone who can identify this suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP to be eligible […]

Maryland, along with other states, sues Amazon over allegations of illegally maintaining monopoly power

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 16 other Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission, this week sued Amazon.com, Inc. alleging that the online retail and technology company is a monopolist that uses a set of interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies to illegally maintain its monopoly power. The coalition of Attorneys General and the FTC say Amazon’s […]

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Loch Raven Technical Academy student earns 2nd place in Maryland’s 2nd annual National Civics Bee

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Oluwatomisin Adeniye, who just completed Grade 8 at Loch Raven Technical Academy, earned second place in Maryland’s 2nd annual National Civics Bee. Adeniye earned a $750 cash prize for her essay highlighting growing concerns about violence in schools. The Civics Bee, held at Coppin State University on June 17, was hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation and sponsored by […]

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Three BCPS graduates to be featured on Amazon Prime’s ‘The College Tour’ series

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Graduates of Chesapeake High School, Eastern Technical High School, and Franklin High School will be featured on the May 23 episode of Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour” show. The episode, which can be viewed now on the CCBC blog, focuses on highlighting the Community College of Baltimore County from student and alumni perspectives. The BCPS graduates featured are: Anderson […]

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