2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (813+ words) Consumers in Maryland may soon see some relief at the cash register as major retailers use tariff refunds to cut prices or absorb rising freight and fuel costs. Walmart, Burlington Stores and Tractor Supply are among the companies putting refunds…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (413+ words) The cost of water and sewer services are about to go up for nearly three million people in the Garden State. New Jersey American Water (NJAW) recently announced that a water and wastewater rate increase for customers will begin on…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (879+ words) EAST LYME, CT — The East Lyme Board of Finance voted unanimously Aug. 12 to accept the town's fiscal 2024 financial statement audit and related federal and state audits as finance officials reported a general fund balance of about $18.7 million and stronger-than-expected revenues....

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (227+ words) CONTRA COSTA, CA — An East Bay city will appoint community stakeholders to advise officials on what policies should govern potential future data centers. City Manager Darin Gale announced the Advisory Committee on Data Center Development during an Aug. 3 special Pittsburg…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (298+ words) CHESTER, CT — The Chester Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a public hearing Sept. 15 on a proposed $127,290 budget for 2026-27 that would keep annual residential and commercial sewer user fees unchanged. The proposed residential fee remains $750 per year, while the commercial…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (174+ words) BEAUMONT, CA — Officials will be holding a forum for businesses and property owners on Sept. 29 to share plans about changes to Downtown Beaumont, the city announced on Wednesday. The business forum is being hosted by city's Economic Development Department. During…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (124+ words) MILFORD, CT — The city has released its fall 2026 schedule for bulk waste pickup in Milford along with rules for collection. The city released the following statement: Mayor Rich Smith has announced the schedule for Milford’s Fall 2026 Bulk Waste Pickup Program....

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (316+ words) It’s a story that’s all too common in New Jersey: a successful business owner wants to retire – but protect the livelihoods of their hardworking employees. And that’s where “worker-owned companies” can fill in a crucial gap, supporters of a new…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (660+ words) LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-2 Tuesday to advance a proposal extending protections under its 2024 Fair Work Week Ordinance to fast-food workers, including predictable work schedules and paid labor-rights training. The council instructed city attorneys to draft…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (478+ words) LOWER MERION, PA — Lower Merion officials will present the township's proposed 2027 budget on Wednesday, warning of another potential property tax increase as rising personnel, health care and other expenses continue to outpace revenues. The Board of Commissioners will hold a…...