Spring Fling Mega Pet Adopt-a-Thon to be held in Baltimore this month

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore-area residents looking to add a new furry friend to their families may want to head to Pimlico later this month. On Saturday, April 20, Baltimore County Animal Services will join BARCS, the Maryland SPCA, and the Baltimore Humane Society for an extra special “mega” adoption event at Pimlico Race Course. The Spring Fling Mega Adopt-a-Thon will be held […]

Maryland named 2024’s 8th best state for children’s health care, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With workers paying an average of over $6,500 per year toward employer-sponsored family coverage and Every Kid Healthy Week kicking off on April 22, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Best & Worst States for Children’s Health Care. In order to determine which states offer the most cost-effective and highest-quality health care for children, […]

2024 Middle River Carnival comes to Martin Airport this month

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Carnival season rolls on and Middle River is next up! The 2024 Middle River Carnival will be held at Martin State Airport from Thursday, April 11 through Saturday, April 20, 2024. Presale discounts are available now through the Middle River Recreation Council. Discount carnival tickets & wristband vouchers are available by advanced sale only at Victory Villa Community […]

White Marsh carnival will not reopen this week following Saturday night’s disturbances

WHITE MARSH, MD—The carnival at White Marsh Mall will not reopen this week following multiple disturbances and arrests on Saturday night. Police responded to the mall during the evening hours on April 6 area after several large groups of juveniles began fighting and disrupting the festival, despite extra security measures that were added this year. Air and K-9 units were […]

Procter & Gamble recalls 8.2 million defective laundry detergent packets due to risk of serious injury

WASHINGTON—Proctor & Gamble is recalling approximately 8.2 million laundry detergent pods due to the risk of serious injury. Officials say the outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as […]

Two million Black & Decker garment steamers recalled due to burn hazard

WASHINGTON—Black & Decker is recalling approximately 1.6 million garment steamers due to a burn hazard. About 518,500 units were previously recalled in November 2022. The products are being recalled because the steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. This recall expansion involves all BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, including those […]