BALTIMORE, MD—Party City, the largest party supply store in the United States, is closing all of its stores, marking the end of nearly 40 years in business. CEO Barry Litwin delivered the news to corporate employees in a video conference call on Friday, according to CNN. Litwin told employees that the company is “winding down” operations immediately, with Friday, December […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Specialty value retailer Five Below has selected North Plaza Shopping Center in Parkville as the site for its seventh location in the greater Baltimore County region. The Philadelphia-based company, which operates more than 1,600 stores across 43 states, has signed a lease with Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) for 12,000 square feet of space in the 340,000 square foot retail […]
BALTIMORE, MD—After weeks of decline, the national average gas price has seen a slight uptick, according to GasBuddy. The national average price for a gallon of gas rose by 0.8 cents to reach $2.98 per gallon, the first increase since October. The national average diesel price fell 1.8 cents last week, now standing at $3.472 per gallon. This increase is […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Fan Outfitters has officially opened on THE AVENUE at White Marsh. The local pro and college fan gear shop fills the spot formerly occupied by Famous Footwear, which closed in October. Fan Outfitters is “passionate about our goal of bringing fans across the globe access to their favorite team’s gear,” according to the official website. “We pride ourselves […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Stanley has issued a recall of about 2.6 million stainless steel travel mugs sold nationwide because the lids can detach and cause burns. The recall covers all Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs with polypropylene lids. The mugs came in 12-, 16-, and 20-ounce sizes in white, black, and green. The Stanley logo is on the mug’s front […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting the proposed merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week. The decision comes as a legal challenge to the merger, spearheaded by Attorney General Brown and a coalition of states, gains momentum. The lawsuit, filed in February 2024, argues that the merger of […]
COCKEYSVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” event will return this weekend. Saturday, December 14, 2024 will mark the 23rd annual “Shop with a Cop” in Baltimore County. This event provides young people in the community the opportunity to shop for their loved ones while teaming up with a member of the Baltimore County Police Department. This […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen below $3 per gallon for the first time in over three years, according to GasBuddy. The decline marks the eighth straight week of decreasing gas prices, bringing the national average to $2.97 per gallon. The decline in global demand and oil prices struggling around $70 per barrel has not had a […]