Balloon ban leader Debbie Swick lauds OBX efforts, still working on statewide bill By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice During a four-month period in 2024, all six Dare County towns enacted bans ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It's the time of the year many folks think about decorating for graduation or Mother's Day parties. One staple for those celebrations helium-filled balloons. But this year, ...

A nationwide shortage of helium means that balloons expressing messages of love will be in short supply on Valentine's Day. Helium is often extracted from natural gas wells, but it's a pricey process ...

A global shortage in helium is taking the air out retailer Party City. The company said this week that it hasn't been able to meet customer demand for helium-filled balloons, causing sales to drift ...

FirstEnergy reported more than 100 power outages caused by metallic balloons on Valentine's Day 2024. FirstEnergy urges the public to avoid using metallic balloons near power lines and to deflate them ...