Massachusetts utilities start tiered discount rates November 1 as regulators seek longer shutoff protection
Massachusetts gas and electric utilities will begin offering tiered discount rates to income-eligible customers on November 1, 2026. The state Department of Public Utilities, known as the DPU, says so on its winter bills page, and the same page says the department has asked to lengthen the winter ban on heating shutoffs. The discount is […]
A humpback whale migrating south stops for lunch off the NC coast
A migrating North Atlantic humpback whale recently made a special stop off the NC coast, treating local boaters to a rare sunset sighting as it fed on baitfish. The Cape Fear Dolphin Research group located and observed the massive marine mammal offshore of Lockwood Folly Inlet on Thursday, thanks to a collaborative effort by the local boating community. In a social media post , the research group said the Seabattical Fishing Charters alerted them of the sighting in Brunswick County, while Ollie
MDTA to begin using images of rear license plates on trailers to collect tolls...
BALTIMORE, Md. — The Maryland Transportation Authority will begin using images of rear license plates on towed trailers and semitrailers to collect toll payments starting Jan. 1, state officials announced. The enforcement change follows legislation passed during the 2026 General Session. Under the new law, state tolling systems can assess tolls to the registered owner […]
Ice cream chain Papi’s Creamery opens first Richmond location
Virginia ice cream chain Papi’s Creamery has officially moved to Richmond, bringing its famous small-batch flavor "drops" to a new pint pickup location. Located at 2105 Lake Avenue near the Willow Lawn Shopping Center, this marks the first Richmond-area presence for the trending brand, which originally built a massive following in Hampton Roads.
Subway is giving away free footlongs every day from October 27 until November 8
Subway is running a promotion nationwide, including in the 26 Richmond, Virginia locations. Free footlongs are available every day from October 27 through November 8. However, the BOGO promotion is limited to orders placed online or in the Subway app.
VUU on lockdown after two people shot on campus
Virginia Union University (VUU) is on lockdown after two people were shot on campus Saturday night during Homecoming weekend.
WakeMed’s Raleigh hospitals rejoined UnitedHealthcare employer plans October 15, but stay out of network...
A nearly year-long contract fight between WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare ended for employer plans on October 15, when the Raleigh hospital system went back in network for those members. Medicare Advantage is a different story. WakeMed says it “remains out of network for Medicare Advantage plans,” which leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare members in the same position as […] The post WakeMed’s Raleigh hospitals rejoined UnitedHealthcare employer plans October 15, but stay out of network for UnitedHe
New York Trick-or-Treat Costs Rise Ahead of Halloween Oct. 31
Halloween candy prices have surged 71% nationwide since 2021, adding pressure to New York household budgets.
Tennessee drops in the polls after last-second loss to South Carolina
The Tennessee Vols suffered a brutal loss on Saturday night, falling to the South Carolina Gamecocks 27-24. Malik Orsan drilled a 48-yard walk off field goal to send fans storming onto the field and send the Vols into their bye week on an extremely sour note. So what did it...
Tennessee paid $1M for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executions
Several new details about Tennessee’s recent executions came to light this week, including the price of the drugs and issues with executions leading up to Christa Pike’s catastrophic failed one. The state has paid more than a million dollars for lethal injection drugs since 2023, The Tennessean reports....
