BALTIMORE, MD—Craft beer isn’t just a trend – it’s part of the fatherhood fabric for many Gen X and younger Boomer dads. They brewed it in their garages, supported it at neighborhood taprooms, and passed their favorite IPAs down like heirlooms. But in 2025, breweries aren’t just about hops and hops alone – they’re also some of the most relaxed, […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning will hold a meeting on the Small Area Plan for White Marsh, Essex-Middle River, Bowleys Quarters, and Rossville/Rosedale. The in-person meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center. A virtual meeting will also be held on Tuesday, June 24th. Additional information […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Church & Dwight Co. is recalling all lots of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs due to potential fungal contamination in the cotton swab components, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced. The FDA warned that swabs containing microbial contamination could pose a significant health risk, including serious and life-threatening […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Customers at the Nottingham Panda Express will have a chance to sing for their supper — or at least a significant discount — this Friday as the restaurant hosts a “Sing For Your Shrimp” karaoke challenge. The event, celebrating the return of Panda Express’s Wok-Fired Shrimp entrée, invites guests to perform a 30-second song from a curated list of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore-area residents could face regular rolling blackouts if the region’s power grid continues to grapple with an inadequate energy supply, a top Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) official warned Monday. Steven Singh, BGE’s Vice President of Electric Operations, expressed “huge concern” over the growing disparity between energy supply and demand, calling it a “clear and present issue” for […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the second consecutive week, declining 1.8 cents to $3.07 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data released Monday. This marks a 5.2-cent drop from a month ago and a significant 32.8-cent decrease compared to a year ago. Diesel prices also saw a decline, decreasing 1.7 cents in the past week to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Banner this week announced that it will hold its inaugural Baltimore County event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the newly opened Sparrows Point Park. The event is free to attend and will include thought-provoking panel discussions on the most critical issues shaping Baltimore County’s future. The engaging morning event will gather leaders from across the region […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday that his administration’s government modernization initiative is projected to save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars over the long term through efficiencies in state operations. The initiative is expected to save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 alone. Over the next five years, the state anticipates saving […]