Kroger left the Pittsburgh market in the 1980s after decades there. Now it has agreed to buy Giant Eagle. Your Giant Eagle isn’t a Kroger yet, though. Kroger’s July filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission says the deal is expected to close in 2027. Here’s what Pennsylvanians and West Virginians should watch for while…
Some of the sugar beet piles you drive past in North Dakota this winter are frozen on purpose. Freezing keeps the sugar inside from going to waste while the beets wait for the factory. Here’s what happens during North Dakota’s sugar beet campaign, and what you’re seeing when you pass those piles. 1. August Pre-Pile…
Under Louisiana’s homemade food rules, you can sell a pecan pie from your kitchen. A meat pie is another story. With Thanksgiving on Nov. 26, it’s a good time to know the rules before the orders come in. Here’s what Louisiana law says about selling homemade food, so your first sale is a legal one….
Nov. 15 is 11 days away, and that’s when seasonal manatee zones start in parts of Florida. A channel you cruise all summer might call for a much slower speed come winter. Here are the manatee zone rules Florida boaters face starting Nov. 15, and what happens if you break them. Note: This is general…
Need eggs for Christmas morning? Grab them on Christmas Eve, because Publix is closed all day Dec. 25. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, your local Publix’s hours will shift more than once. Here’s what changes at Florida Publix stores from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, based on how last season went. 1. Thanksgiving Day Closure Thanksgiving…
Every day all winter, someone in a Washington apple warehouse checks the air in each sealed storage room. It’s one of the jobs that keep apples ready for your cart long after harvest. Here’s what happens inside an apple warehouse all winter. 1. Sealing Each Room In an apple warehouse, a controlled atmosphere (CA) room…
It’s November, and you might figure every black bear in North Carolina is tucked away for winter. Some won’t den until December or January. Until then, they’re out looking for food nearly around the clock. Here’s what black bears do in late fall that surprises North Carolinians. Note: This is general information, not legal advice….
A worker can’t just climb into a grain bin at an elevator. There are rules for it, and you won’t see most of them from the road. Here’s what Iowa grain elevator workers see every harvest that most Iowans don’t. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Grain-handling rules and weight limits are subject…
You roll up your sleeve, get the shot and figure you’re done. At an Ohio pharmacy, you’re not quite out the door yet. Pharmacies follow rules on waiting around afterward, on paperwork and on how young a patient can be. Here’s what to expect before you walk in for a flu shot. Note: This is…
The leaves under a Michigan cherry tree this fall can carry a fungus all the way into spring. The cherries were picked months ago, but growers still have work to do. Here’s what goes on in a cherry orchard after harvest, and what you’re seeing when you drive by. 1. Leaf Spot Spray A tart…
