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Florida gas just surged 18 cents to $4.07, and these tips can trim your fuel bill
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (528+ words) "Modern cars don't need 'tune-ups,' but regular service will ensure optimum fuel economy." Florida drivers got an unpleasant surprise at the pump as average gas prices climbed back above $4 per gallon, a jump that could add strain to household budgets…...
Utah resident frustrated after iTunes family plan went from $17 to $20
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (420+ words) "They're not even nickel and diming anymore. They are 3 dollar-ing!" One Utah resident's complaint about a $3 jump in the cost of an iTunes family plan struck a nerve online, turning a rant about subscription creep into a much larger conversation…...
Illinois village store shutdown leaves east side residents without easy food access
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (438+ words) Mayor Sam Hall said transportation is a major obstacle for some residents. The closure of a grocery store can do more than change where people shop. In some communities, it can upend daily routines and strain access to basic necessities....
California condo owners challenge $26,000 HOA assessment; 81-year-old says 'I will have to move"
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (616+ words) Homeowners are often still required to pay first and challenge the charge afterward. Homeowners at a condominium complex in San Clemente, California, say a surprise emergency assessment of more than $26,000 per unit is rattling the community and could force some…...
Massachusetts affordable manufactured home project nearly sells out months after opening
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (437+ words) The $550 a month lot rent also covers taxes, water, sewer, and maintenance. A company called Teton Management is building a new manufactured home community in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, pointing to how strong demand remains for lower-cost paths to homeownership. Teton Management…...
Maine's easternmost city is losing its only grocery store, leaving a 40-minute trip for food
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (350+ words) The impact of this store closure will be immediate. In Eastport, Maine, America's easternmost city, the only full-service grocery store is about to close. As R&M IGA plans to shut its doors on Sept. 3, residents are worried about growing…...
Duke Energy maps out Carolinas' power future with massive solar push, more gas, and new nuclear
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (544+ words) Its base forecast shows winter peak demand rising by more than 10 gigawatts. Duke Energy, the utility serving customers across North Carolina and South Carolina, has unveiled a sweeping new long-range power plan that could significantly reshape how electricity is generated…...
Living comfortably in New Jersey now requires at least a $113,000 salary, study finds
1+ week, 1+ day ago (548+ words) "But you still need almost 100k or more to even breathe here." A new SmartAsset analysis found that living comfortably in New Jersey may require a six-figure salary, and interviewed residents agreed on that claim. SmartAsset's estimates, highlighted in a News…...
Arizona utility bill aid offers help for middle-income customers, plus $500 in crisis
1+ week, 4+ day ago (651+ words) State officials said about 30,000 households that do not qualify for federal assistance may be able to benefit. Arizona residents struggling to keep up with high cooling bills may have another option for help. The state-supported Power AZ program offers up…...
Ohio city eyes $4B Amazon data center after 'emergency' vote fails
1+ week, 4+ day ago (709+ words) "They are not going to listen to us, and they are also not going to let us try and use our voices." A proposed $4 billion Amazon Web Services data center in Wilmington, Ohio, is becoming a flashpoint not only over…...