TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A single-use plastic bag ban is now in effect in New Jersey. Starting today, Wednesday, May 4, most grocery stores in the Garden State will not be allowed to give out ...

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You won’t be hearing that common question at California grocery stores any more starting Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. That’s when a new statewide ban on plastic bags goes into effect. Senate Bill 1053, ...

These oversized paper snowflakes are a cheap and cheerful way to brighten an empty wall in your home this holiday season and add a touch of whimsy. To make them, all you’ll need are some basic craft ...

Gainesville staple El Indio has opened its third location in Jonesville, featuring a full liquor bar. The Paper Bag Deli is expanding with a new location planned for Magnolia Parke Plaza in north ...

Shoppers in Philadelphia may soon need to pay 10 cents for paper bags under a new bill passed by the City Council, aimed at reducing the usage of single-use and plastic bags. The city's mayor has said ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Shoppers in Philadelphia will soon be charged 10 cents for each paper bag they use at stores, following the passage of a new city law that takes effect in January. The ...

FILE - A person shops for produce at a grocery store in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Starting next year, shoppers in Philly will need to pay for paper bags at grocery stores. (AP Photo/Stephanie ...

Returning to a handmade primitive shelter, the creator camps through winter conditions. The video showcases how the structure holds up against snow and freezing temperatures. Rep. Marjorie Taylor ...

Philadelphians may soon have to pay a 10-cent fee for paper bags in the city. Philadelphia City Council on Thursday passed legislation sponsored by Councilmember Mark Squilla, which would adjust ...

CINCINNATI - ProAmpac, a flexible packaging company, has acquired International Paper’s (NYSE:IP) bag converting operations, according to a press release statement. International Paper, a prominent ...