The utility warns foil balloons can cause power outages and fires when they contact overhead lines in New Jersey.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Everyone loves a good party or celebration! But, before you release the balloons into the air, you should think to yourself, where does it land? Well, that presents an ...

Parades are now rolling every day through Fat Tuesday. As the krewes get ready to toss some of their signature throws, Entergy New Orleans is reminding people that certain items are not allowed along ...

Party planners, restaurants and other businesses in Santa Barbara soon will have to comply with a new list of regulations ...

Current city policies already restrict the use of some plastic straws and cutlery, and a new state law prohibits the use of plastic bags, but the new single-use material policies would further ...

With graduation ceremonies and other festive occasions coming up, experts are asking the public to tie down and properly dispose of popular, colorful Mylar balloons — or better yet, find an ...

SHEBOYGAN – With Sheboygan Area School District’s major graduation ceremony scheduled for Sunday and celebratory parties, Father’s Day and the Fourth of July just around the corner, residents might ...

In “What’s helium-filled, foil — and harmless?” Terri Adishian says it’s unnecessary to ban helium-filled foil balloons. Tell that to 2,000 residents of Menlo Park. On March 24, they came home to find ...