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 […]

Maryland approves 3 new apprenticeship programs, adds 16 youth apprenticeship employers

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Tuesday announced that the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council has approved three new registered apprenticeship programs and 16 new youth apprenticeship employers. These additions to Maryland’s apprenticeship programs are expanding opportunities for students and workers in high-wage skilled trade jobs and non-traditional industries while supporting the workforce needs of local businesses. “Thanks to […]

8,000 BCPS middle school students to participate in interactive career development experience

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than 8,000 middle school students from Baltimore County Public Schools will have the opportunity to explore high-growth careers with 65+ area employers and educational institutions, including Aerotek, Stanley Black & Decker, Lifebridge Health, and the University System of Maryland, at the annual Junior Achievement Inspire event and Parent Night. The event will be held at the following dates […]

White Marsh Marriott SpringHill Suites hotel opens at Greenleigh at Crossroads

White Marsh Marriott Springhill Suites, a four-story 120-room hotel contained within Greenleigh at Crossroads, the next development phase of Baltimore Crossroads, is now operational in the 1,000-acre mixed-use business community situated in the White Marsh area of Baltimore County. Middle River Hotel Partners, LLP is the development group and owner of the hotel, which will be managed by USA Management […]

Councilwoman Bevins heralds success of local business at Chesapeake Chamber of Commerce event

Councilwoman Cathy Bevins exalted the success of small and local businesses in the Sixth Council District at the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon on Wednesday. While addressing members of the chamber, Councilwoman Bevins spoke about the importance of local businesses and the Council’s efforts to support those businesses. “Local businesses are extremely important to local government. Not only […]

Stanley Black & Decker to to build new office space, create jobs at Greenleigh at Crossroads

Stanley Black & Decker is adding capacity to support 400 new jobs in Baltimore County to bolster the company’s growing Global Tools & Storage business. The Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company will be investing $8.5 million to build-out new office space at Greenleigh at Crossroads in White Marsh-Middle River. The expansion will bring Stanley Black & Decker’s total employment […]