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Sam's Club Hiking Membership Fees For First Time In Years: What To Know Sam's Club Hiking Membership Fees For First Time In Years: What To Know
Sam's Club Hiking Membership Fees For First Time In Years: What To Know Sam's Club is increasing its membership prices for the first time in several years. Members received an email notifying them about the price hikes on Tuesday, March 31. The increases to standard and premium memberships will start on Friday, May 1. Sam's Club last raised its fees in 2022 by $5 to $10, Southern Living reported. "Effective May 1, 2026, membership prices will change from $50/year to $60/year for Club members, and from $110/year to $120/year for Plus members," the email said. "Plus members will benefit from an increased 2% Sam's Cash rewards cap, from $…
$400K Loan Scheme At York Tax Prep Company Ends With CEO's Guilty Plea: DOJ $400K Loan Scheme At York Tax Prep Company Ends With CEO's Guilty Plea: DOJ
$400K Loan Scheme At York Tax Prep Company Ends With CEO's Guilty Plea: DOJ A Pennsylvania tax prep CEO has pleaded guilty in a federal case involving fraudulent pandemic relief loans, the  FBI announced on Monday, Dec. 22.  Dommonick T. Chatman, 50, of York, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion to one count of bank fraud tied to false Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications filed through his company, The Chatman Group LLC, according to U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. Chatman admitted that over several months in 2021, he either prepared or approved fraudulent PPP loan applications for nearly 20…
Double-Booked: Wilton CFO Out At $200K Job After Town Leaders Find Her 2nd Gig 2,000 Miles Away Double-Booked: Wilton CFO Out At $200K Job After Town Leaders Find Her 2nd Gig 2,000 Miles Away
Double-Booked: Wilton CFO Out At $200K Job After Town Leaders Find Her 2nd Gig 2,000 Miles Away The chief financial officer for Wilton, Connecticut, has abruptly resigned after town leaders learned she was also working full-time as the Town Administrator and Finance Director in Greybull, Wyoming. Dawn Norton said she followed all employment rules when she accepted the Wyoming job, insisting she informed Wilton leadership in advance, according to The Independent. “I was actively seeking to get the heck out of dodge because I can’t handle the work that was being dumped on me, and I was not getting any support whatsoever in hiring positions in my office,” Norton said, citing chronic …
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Feel 'Very Good' About Their Finances Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Feel 'Very Good' About Their Finances
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Feel 'Very Good' About Their Finances A new poll has revealed how many Americans currently feel “very good” about their finances — and the number might surprise you. The study of 2,000 adults from the general population found that just 13 percent of respondents described feeling “very good” about their finances, while 28 percent said they feel “somewhat good.” The research, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Beyond Finance ahead of Financial Practice Week, also revealed that many Americans are trying to take proactive steps toward improving their financial future.  More than eight in 10 respondents (84 percent) sai…
Playland Conflict: 'Radical Ideology' Blamed For Troubled Original Deal By Westchester Official Playland Conflict: 'Radical Ideology' Blamed For Troubled Original Deal By Westchester Official
Playland Conflict: 'Radical Ideology' Blamed For Troubled Original Deal By Westchester Official The bitter legal and political battle over Playland Amusement Park has deepened, with a Westchester official blasting a former County Executive candidate over her role in the park’s troubled private management deal.  In a statement issued Tuesday, April 29, Westchester County Communications Director Catherine Cioffi called the state Playland was left in under Standard Amusements' operation “absolutely heartbreaking” and directly blamed it on a "sweetheart deal" that former County Executive candidate Christine Sculti helped broker when she worked for former County Executive Rob Astorino…
New Manager Hired To Run Historic Broad Street Market In Harrisburg New Manager Hired To Run Historic Broad Street Market In Harrisburg
New Manager Hired To Run Historic Broad Street Market In Harrisburg A new leader has been hired to oversee Harrisburg’s historic Broad Street Market, the Market Alliance announced on Wednesday, April 9. Cheranda "Cherri" Parks-Taylor will begin her role as the full-time Market Manager on Tuesday, April 23. She was selected following a competitive search that attracted dozens of applicants from across the country, according to the Broad Street Market Alliance. Parks-Taylor previously served as the Operations & Facilities Manager for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry. She brings extensive experience in operations, facilities, financial, …
Dream Weddings Wrecked: Paterson's Art Factory Files For Bankruptcy, Blames Lender Dream Weddings Wrecked: Paterson's Art Factory Files For Bankruptcy, Blames Lender
Dream Weddings Wrecked: Paterson's Art Factory Files For Bankruptcy, Blames Lender Erin Fowlie and Lindsey Nadolny fell in love with the Art Factory, to put it simply. The Matawan couple signed a contract back in March 2023 with owners David Garsia and his wife, Donata, and put down $14,000 upfront for their Oct. 18, 2024 wedding. "They said we had access to the premises at all times," said Fowlie, 33. "They said we were family, we were this, we were that." But earlier this month, the brides-to-be came across a news article saying that the popular Paterson wedding venue, located in a refurbished warehouse on Spruce Street, was going bankrupt. They showed Donata the…
'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Pennsylvania, Police Say 'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Pennsylvania, Police Say
'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Pennsylvania, Police Say A non-verbal adult at high risk of being victimized has gone missing in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 15. Woodley, also known as Qwan, is 41 years old and a resident of the Resources for Human Development program. He was last seen at about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. He is approximately 5’4” tall and weighs 163 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a royal blue shirt, grey pajamas and sweatpants, and Crocs and carrying a black bookbag, and Walmart and Target bags. He has been recently sighted near Rising Sun Plaza, Olney Plaza, Bridge/Pratt…
'Breach Of Trust': Ex-Manager Admits Stealing From Residents Of Long Island Care Facility 'Breach Of Trust': Ex-Manager Admits Stealing From Residents Of Long Island Care Facility
'Breach Of Trust': Ex-Manager Admits Stealing From Residents Of Long Island Care Facility The former manager of a residential care facility on Long Island is facing prison time after admitting she stole from residents. Desiree Etheridge, age 50, of North Carolina, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Suffolk County Court on Monday, July 29. According to prosecutors, Etheridge worked as a facility manager at Eden II in St. James. As part of her responsibilities, she regularly withdrew cash from residents’ bank accounts to place in their petty cash envelope so they could go shopping. She admitted that between November 2018 and June 2021 she stole money from the ATM cards of six res…
Westchester's Bond Rating Upgraded By Fitch: 'Disciplined Financial Management' Westchester's Bond Rating Upgraded By Fitch: 'Disciplined Financial Management'
Westchester's Bond Rating Upgraded By Fitch: 'Disciplined Financial Management' Thanks to "disciplined financial management," Westchester's bond rating has been upgraded to the highest possible designation by Fitch ratings, county officials said.  The county's credit rating was upgraded by Fitch to a prestigious "AAA" credit rating, officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29.  County Executive George Latimer said the upgrade resulted from hard work and careful financial management.  "From day one, my administration has been committed to strong financial management, fiscal stability and prudent governance. This is a tremendous accomplishment for my a…
Norwalk Man Charged In $25K Darien Larceny Case Norwalk Man Charged In $25K Darien Larceny Case
Norwalk Man Charged In $25K Darien Larceny Case A Norwalk man has been charged after his alleged involvement in a $25,000 larceny case in Darien, police say. Darien Police say officers took custody of Robert, Tricarico, 63, of Norwalk on Wednesday, Sept. 4 after an investigation showed that he failed to repay a $25,000 loan. The initial report of theft came from an 82-year-old victim on June 21, 2016., according to police The victim reportedly told police that she loaned her financial advisor $25,000 several years prior to assist him in starting his own financial management company. A promissory note was drawn up for the loan and indica…
Westchester County Loses AAA Credit Rating Westchester County Loses AAA Credit Rating
Westchester County Loses AAA Credit Rating Westchester’s financial report card saw its credit rating cut one level by two prominent agencies. Westchester County was notified by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings that the county’s financial outlook has been downgraded to AA+.  Moody’s assigned Aa1 to Westchester, officials announced on Tuesday afternoon. The county has now lost its AAA rating - the highest ranking available - in each of the Big 3 rating agencies. Bloomberg News cited Westchester's move to "draw down its cash reserves to cover retroactive raises given to government employees" as the primary reason fo…