Gas prices decline for fourth straight week ahead of Memorial Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—For the fourth consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has decreased by 3.5 cents from a week ago to $3.55 per gallon on Monday, 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 12.0 cents from a month ago but […]

Skimming device located at Towson business

TOWSON, MD—Police are warning residents after a skimming device was found at a business in the Towson area. Authorities say a skimmer was placed on a self-checkout register at the Wawa located at 1620 East Joppa Road (21286). The device has since been removed but shoppers should monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity. Anyone who may have been affected […]

Organic chia seeds sold at Walmart recalled due to possible Salmonella risk

WASHINGTON—Natural Sourcing International is initiating a voluntary recall of one lot of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds 32 oz. due to the potential presence of Salmonella that may be in some of the finished products, the FDA reports. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. […]

World Market holds grand opening, ribbon-cutting on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—The ribbon has been cut and World Market is officially open for business. The new store held a grand opening on THE AVENUE at White Marsh on Thursday morning. World Market is a retail concept that offers consumers furniture, home décor, gifts and specialty foods sourced around the world. The California-based chain operates 243 stores in 39 states. […]

Gas prices dip slightly for second straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—For the second week in a row, the nation’s average price of gasoline has declined, falling 1.0 cent from a week ago to $3.62 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 up 2.7 cents from a month […]

E. coli concerns prompt Walmart ground beef recall

BALTIMORE, MD—Cargill Meat Solutions has issued a recall for 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli. The recall affects products that were sold at Walmart nationwide. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the recall after Cargill reported that previously segregated product was mistakenly used in the production of ground beef. The […]