Gas prices creep higher amid Middle East unrest

BALTIMORE, MD—After falling for two straight weeks, the nation’s average price of gasoline has inched up, rising 0.6 cents from a week ago to $3.04 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 1.4 cents from a month […]

FDA continues to investigate elevated lead, chromium levels found in cinnamon applesauce pouches as reports of adverse reactions mount

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate reports of adverse reactions due to elevated levels of lead and chromium found in cinnamon applesauce pouches across the country. As of January 8, 2024, FDA has received 87 confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled products. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse […]

Gas prices fall for second straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—For the second straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has declined, falling 3.8 cents from a week ago to $3.03 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 12.2 cents from a month ago and […]

Gas prices see slight post-holiday dip

BALTIMORE, MD—After rising last week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has reverted, falling 1.6 cents from a week ago to $3.06 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 17.3 cents from a month ago and 12.6 […]

Jennings, Nawrocki, Szeliga, Marks lend support for high-end grocer in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings, Delegate Kathy Szeliga, and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki have added their support to Councilman David Marks’ call for a high-end grocer in Middle River. The four legislators who represent Middle River have lent their strong support to the campaign to bring a high-end supermarket to the Greenleigh community.  The online petition asking for Trader Joe’s to […]

BlendJet recalls 4.8 million blenders due to fire, laceration risks

WASHINGTON—Blendjet is recalling approximately 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders due to fire and laceration hazards. The recalled blenders can overheat or catch fire and the blender blades can break off, posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. This recall involves BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders sold in a variety of colors and designs. Serial numbers are printed on the bottom […]

Petition to bring Trader Joe’s to Middle River surpasses 2,400 signatures

UPDATE: Several other elected officials have added their support. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Middle River community wants a Trader Joe’s, and an online petition that was created to underscore that desire has amassed over 2,400 signatures. “As residents of the Greenleigh community in Middle River, MD, we face a daily struggle. Our community is in desperate need of […]

Gas prices rise for first time since September

BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time since mid-September, the nation’s average price of gasoline has increased, rising 2.9 cents from a week ago to $3.07 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 13.8 cents from a month ago […]