Topic: Wayne (Pennsylvania)

Winter mess socks Northeast, more snow storms 'stacked' behind it

A wintry mix of snow turning to slush and freezing rain hit New York and Boston Tuesday, and one meteorologist says a line of snow storms is set to hit the Northeast from now to February.

BP oil spill: Claims can't make up losses for many Gulf residents

The BP oil spill has cost the company almost $150 million and counting in compensation for damages to Gulf Coast workers and businesses. But replacing millions in undocumented income from the tourist-driven Gulf economy may prove impossible.

After Gulf swimmers report illness, questions about opening a beach

Hundreds of beachgoers told health officials they felt unwell after swimming last week at oil spill-affected Pensacola Beach, Fla. Scientists cite many unknowns about the safety of swimming and working around the spill.

Retail sales jump, as snow melts and shoppers emerge

Retail sales for the week ending March 6 rose a robust 2.9 percent from a week earlier. Freed from snow and shovels, and ready for spring, shoppers bust loose.

Heavy snow blasts New York: Snowiest month in city's history

Heavy snow and high winds added up to a 'snowicane' in New York. After so many winter storms, one meteorologist says, 'I'm ready for spring.'

How much does that snow storm cost, anyway?

Effects from a snow storm like the one that blanketed the mid-Atlantic this week can add up to billions of dollars, once lost productivity and sales and emergency road clearing are factored in. But the cost to the overall US economy is likely to be short term.

Can Christmas shopping sales recover from snowstorm?

Retailers took a hit on Christmas shopping sales because of the snowstorm, though online sales surged. The storm also took a financial toll on towns that had to dig into their snowplowing budget early.

Retail report: holiday sales to drop this year

Consumers are still hesitant to spend. For the year, retail sales are expected to decline about 3 percent, says the National Retail Federation.

Garlic can be ornamental as well as tasty

Obama's stem cell move not a big industry boost

Economic bright spot: energy prices

Gasoline and some heating costs are expected to be relatively low in 2009.

New Orleans pastors get help from churches across country

A post-Katrina initiative teams up churches nationwide to help rebuild displaced congregations.