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, ...

We start with *** ban on plastic bags. Starting January 1st, grocery stores will no longer be able to sell plastic bags at all. Technically, California banned those bags in 2014, but it left an ...

Spot the difference puzzles are a fun and relaxing way to spend your leisure time while it gives your brain a little workout. At first glance, the two images that are presented in front of you might ...

The Woolies bag saga continues! South Africa is a movie, and we didn’t even audition for the role. A very serious Ad Hoc Committee investigation is underway, but the sideshow is so loud that people ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever noticed a friendly cat wandering through your yard, you may have wondered whether that cat has a home. The answer isn’t always obvious. Many owned cats spend time outdoors. Some are fed ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...