BALTIMORE, MD—Shoppers Food, a regional grocery chain, will shutter four of its Maryland locations by mid-October, the company’s parent, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), announced Thursday. The closures are part of an effort to optimize the chain’s regional footprint amid ongoing financial challenges. The affected stores are located at 1200 Eastern Blvd., Essex; 7790 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton; 1170 W. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in three weeks, the national average price of gasoline has risen, increasing 3.4 cents to $3.12 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy report released Monday. The increase comes after storms temporarily knocked the largest refinery in the Midwest offline, causing prices to jump sharply in Ohio (+32.5¢), Wisconsin (+23.5¢), and Michigan (+19.8¢). “The national average […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Mall is offering a wide selection of free books to educators and homeschooling families this Saturday. The book giveaway will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on August 23 on Level 1 near the Rue21 store. The event is open to teachers and parents who homeschool, providing an opportunity to stock up on books […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The nation’s average price of gasoline has held steady over the past week, hovering at $3.08 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy report released Monday. The price remains in the same range it has occupied for much of 2025 as oil prices continue to be anchored in the $60s. The national average is down 4.6 cents from a month […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The ribbon has been cut and the new Wawa is officially open for business in Nottingham. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday morning at the new location, 8100 Belair Road (21236), led by Wawa General Manager Michael Elliott. The event also included Councilman Mike Ertel, Wawa Director of Store Operations Amanda Wynne, Wawa Area Manager Steven Gobeil, and […]
FALLSTON, MD—The Walmart Supercenter in Fallston will host a community back-to-school supply drive on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in support of local schools. The event, held at the store at 303 Fallston Blvd., will give community members an opportunity to donate school supplies to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. The gathering will […]
PARKVILLE, MD—North Plaza Shopping Center will host a Summer Festival and Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature all types of music and live bands, along with a variety of family-friendly activities. Attendees can enjoy food, family games, sidewalk vendors, sales, a balloon artist, face painting, a moon bounce, costume characters, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the first time in three weeks, decreasing by 2.7 cents per gallon to an average of $3.08, according to GasBuddy data. This decline follows a drop in oil prices, which dipped below $64 per barrel. The current national average is 7.0 cents lower than a month ago and 32.3 cents […]