Grocery Outlet to hold grand opening in Overlea

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Grocery Outlet will be holding a grand opening this month in the former Horizon Cinemas location at the Belair Beltway Plaza shopping center. An official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on January 23, 2025. Founded in 1946, Grocery Outlet is a high-growth, retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products and offers fresh produce, meat, […]

Taquitos sold at ALDI recalled over metal contamination concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—A brand of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos has been recalled over concerns about potential metal contamination, a federal agency announced. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bestway Sandwiches Inc. recalled around 24,870 pounds of the taquitos, which may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The recalled product was sold at ALDI grocery stores […]

Gas prices expected to drop in 2025

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price is expected to decline to $3.22 per gallon in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of lower prices, according to a new forecast by GasBuddy. This represents a continued relief for American drivers, who are projected to spend over $12 billion less on gasoline in 2025 compared to 2024. However, the forecast also highlights […]

Gas prices fall for first time in three weeks

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the first time in three weeks, according to GasBuddy. The decline is attributed to a drop in crude oil prices and a stronger U.S. dollar. The national average gas price fell 3.0 cents per gallon to $2.98 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual […]

Gas prices rise for second week in a row

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has risen for the second straight week, reaching $3.01 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This increase of 3.1 cents compared to last week is attributed to price cycling, particularly in the Great Lakes region, where stations are adjusting margins ahead of holiday travel. Despite the recent uptick, the national average remains […]

Big Lots closing every store, going out of business

BALTIMORE, MD—Big Lots, the discount retail chain, announced this week that it plans to close all of its remaining stores and go out of business. Fast Company reports that the decision comes after a deal with Nexus Capital Management fell through, leaving the company unable to secure a sale and avoid liquidation. The company had been struggling financially throughout 2024, […]