Maryland State

Montgomery County, MD

The novel MC Groceries program uses Instacart Health Fresh Funds to provide nearly 600 Montgomery County families living with food insecurity monthly stipends for online grocery shopping and delivery. Each participating family will receive stipends, including $100 a month per child, to buy groceries online from local stores available on Instacart. The funds cover a full year and allow users to buy a variety of foods and beverages, including pantry essentials and fresh and frozen produce, meat and dairy products.

Instacart Rolls Out 1st Government Grocery Delivery Program in Maryland

Washington, DC

The US Sun

SHOPPERS at Giant Food have been confronted by a new age-restriction policy, forcing some customers to make some changes. A select number of stores in Washington DC and Maryland have started banning certain minors. The new policy aimed to tackle theft bans minors from the affected stores if it is after 6 pm and they […]

Giant shoppers met with ‘age limit’ signs forcing customers to make alternative plans before entering outlets

A VIRAL debate on social media has reignited the conversation around self-checkout machines in supermarkets, with users voicing strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Jon Gaunt took to X to express his disdain for self-checkouts, calling for their removal and asking others for their opinions in a now-viral post. “Self-checkouts need to be […]

Walmart shopper leaves their full cart of $300 groceries after being ‘pushed’ by worker’s behavior at checkout

Charleston, WV

SHOPPERS at Kroger have cried out after a checkout issue caused long wait times and lines. Some were so furious they abandoned carts full of groceries and demanded the retail giant make improvements. The incident occurred on Sunday at a store in Charleston, West Virginia, according to a customer’s post on X. The Kroger shopper […]

Kroger apologizes as shoppers leave full carts due to ‘unacceptable’ checkout shortage and cry ‘we deserve better’

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Sag Harbor, NY

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NewsNinja

Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

The Boot

It's absolutely sickening to officially learn that at least one major supermarket chain and it's stores under other names jacked up prices of two of the most widely purchased items. We have all been complaining the price of milk and eggs since the pandemic. We never want to believe price...

Major Grocery Store Chain Executive Admits Jacking Up Prices of Milk and Eggs

AT least three new changes at Walmart have left some customers in a frenzy. Several are now calling for a boycott of the retail giant over claims that the updates are causing issues for their shopping experience. The complaints revolve mostly around self-checkout kiosks, something Walmart has been adjusting and working to improve for years. […]

‘Boycott Walmart!’ rage shoppers after three new changes take effect – and customers are ‘always catching’ price errors

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

You’re not imagining it. Grocery prices really have gone through the roof in recent years, even at Walmart. According to the USDA, food prices have increased by 25% from 2019 to 2023. That’s the bad news. The good news is that people in power are saying that they’re ready...

Walmart Is Lowering Its Food Prices—Here’s Why

A WALMART shopper has ditched their cart in outrage after witnessing shocking employee behavior. The customer's groceries were overtaken by a Walmart worker, pushing them to abandon their hundreds of dollars in items. Many Walmart shoppers have felt compelled to abandon their groceries and leave the store in frustration. From...

‘Left about $200 worth of food,’ claims Walmart shopper after trying to checkout led to chaotic moment with worker

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Forget Costco: Here Are 4 Lower-Cost Stores

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Irish Star

Aldi are set to collaborate with Instacart to roll out a stream of new technology to their stores aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for both customers and staff

Aldi brings major new change to stores that will change how you shop forever

FanSided

As the parents snap the photos and the kids enter the classroom, the busy calendar starts to take hold. Luckily, Instacart has all the back to school savings that people want. From supplies to restaurant deals, it is time to open the app and get shopping. From color coordinated folders...

Instacart offers big back to school savings during Deal Week

Georgia State

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Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Mashed

Markups are a fact of shopping life, but it turns out that some common grocery store items are especially prone to high markups that could seriously cost you.

Items Grocery Stores Mark Up The Most

Labor Day is the time to celebrate all the hard work and effort we put into our jobs. To mark the occasion, many retailers offer big sales throughout Labor Day Weekend. Amazon, in particular, has thousands of discounted items to fully trick out your kitchen. You can save hundreds of...

Save Up to 55% on Popular Kitchen Products During Amazon’s Labor Day Sale

Plymouth, MA

Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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Montgomery Co. launches 'MC Groceries' program to give families $400 a month to buy groceries

A partnership between Montgomery County and...

Montgomery Co. launches 'MC Groceries' program to give families $400 a month to buy groceries

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