Gas prices hold steady across U.S.

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline remained unchanged at $3.10 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy. This price is 3.8 cents lower than last month and 52.6 cents lower than last year. The national average diesel price decreased 2.0 cents to $3.499 per gallon last week. While the national average remains steady, prices across the country varied, with […]

USDA issues alert for metal-contaminated pork carnitas sold at Aldi

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Monday for pork carnitas products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The FSIS did not issue a recall because the product is no longer available for sale. The fully cooked pork carnitas products were produced on April 1-2, 2025, by an […]

U.S. gas prices drop for second straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the second week in a row, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by geopolitical events and concerns about the global economy. The national average gas price fell 3.4 cents to $3.10 per gallon, as per GasBuddy’s data. […]

FTC’s new click-to-cancel rule simplifies online subscription cancellations

BALTIMORE, MD—Consumers will now have an easier time canceling recurring subscriptions and memberships online thanks to a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule. The “Click-to-Cancel” rule, which went into effect on Sunday, April 13, 2025, aims to make it simpler for consumers to navigate online cancellation processes, which can often be confusing and difficult. The rule, supported by Attorney General […]

FSIS issues health alert for various soup and bowl products due to possible wood contamination

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for contaminated soup and bowl products containing wood in cilantro, an FDA-regulated ingredient. The contamination is due to an FDA-regulated ingredient, cilantro, which may contain foreign material. The affected products include several varieties of soup and bowl products from Campbell’s, Health Request, Life […]

Five Below to hold rescheduled grand opening in North Plaza Shopping Center this weekend

PARKVILLE, MD—The third time’s the charm?  Five Below will hold a rescheduled grand opening celebration this weekend in the North Plaza Shopping Center. The grand opening will take place from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025.  The event had originally been scheduled for February but was delayed to March, then was delayed once again. This will be […]

Gas prices fall for first time in a month

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the first time in nearly a month, according to GasBuddy. The decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs and OPEC+ restoring production faster than expected. The national average gas price fell 8.2 cents compared […]

Rosedale Grocery Outlet to hold grand opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday morning

ROSEDALE, MD—Another Grocery Outlet is set to open in northeastern Baltimore County. Rosedale Grocery Outlet will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 10, 2025.  The grand opening will begin at 8 a.m. and the ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Grocery Outlet offers a full range of products, including fresh produce, meat, deli, and […]