Giant Food to open in former Shoppers location at Perring Plaza

BALTIMORE, MD—Federal Realty Investment Trust has announced that Giant Food will open at Perring Plaza in 2024. The supermarket will take over the spot occupied by Shoppers, which is set to close this summer. “We are fortunate to have an established relationship with Giant Food,” said Lance Billingsley, Senior Vice President, Anchor Leasing, Federal. “With deep roots in our community, […]

Gas prices remain unchanged as Memorial Day weekend looms

BALTIMORE, MD—As Americans gear up for the start of the summer driving season with Memorial Day weekend, the nation’s average price of gasoline is unchanged from a week ago at $3.51 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average price of diesel […]

Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles due to laceration, burn risks

BALTIMORE, MD—Target is recalling nearly 5 million Threshold Glass Jar Candles, saying that the candle’s jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. This recall involves certain Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick, 14 ounce 3-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles in multiple scents. The recalled item numbers are printed on the bottom of the glass […]

Gas prices tick slightly higher

BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in several weeks, the nation’s average price of gasoline has inched up, rising 0.4 cents from a week ago to $3.51 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 14.9 cents from a […]

COVID-19 tests recalled, declared unsafe due to presence of potentially harmful bacteria

SEOUL, South Korea—SD Biosensor, Inc. is requesting that consumers stop using and dispose of specific Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests in the U.S. because potentially harmful bacteria were found in the tube with liquid inside (pouch 2 of the kits). The affected tests can be identified by the lot number on the outer packaging and should be appropriately discarded. Dispose of […]