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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- General
- Bloomberg
Immigrants Rebuilt a Pennsylvania Town — Then Became Targets
Larry Celaschi summons me to look at his cell phone, which displays a photo of a truck. The picture, which someone shared with Celaschi, features the awkward angle and hazy resolution of amateur surveillance. It depicts Black people loading a U-Haul with household belongings. We are standing on the sidewalk near the McDonald's on McKean Avenue in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, a small town on the Monongahela River, about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh. Charleroi, with a population around 4,200, is the sort of insular place that might once have seemed far removed from national politics. But one consequence of the Donald Trump era is that the president's animus bears down on distant corners of the earth in a political butterfly effect: Trump billows in Tucson, Arizona in September. Eight months later, Haitian immigrants load a U-Haul in the Monongahela Valley.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Two arrested after brazen Safeway medicine theft
(KRON) – Authorities found a U-Haul van loaded with shoplifted merchandise and drugs, according to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. LGMSPD officer responded to a Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue for the report of two grand thefts. Officers were informed that on May 21, two men and a woman stole medicine and first aid equipment. Three days later, the same trio stole the same items. Police were told that the male suspects stuffed the stolen merchandise in luggage, and the woman put the items in her purse. The suspects then fled in a U-Haul van. The suspects reportedly stole more than $2,000 worth of shoplifted items. 37 arrested in SF retail theft operations; ice cream, candy among items recovered Around 8:50 on Thursday, the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno PD was informed by a Flock notification that the U-Haul van was near downtown. Responding officers located two of of three suspects in the U-Haul. The male suspect was identified as a 30-year-old San Jose resident who was under the influence of narcotics, police said. He also provided offices with a false name initially and had warrants. The female suspect was also a San Jose resident. Police said he was carrying drugs and drug paraphernalia. In searching the U-Haul, officers found the shoplifted items from Safeway, a journal containing numerous gift card numbers, a forged check, a stolen wallet and purse, a wig worn by the female suspect in the prior theft and more, according to police. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
OPP nabs suspended driver on Hwy.417, arranges travel for 2 children in car seats
A U-Haul driver was stopped on Highway 417 in Ottawa following an alert from police's Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera Thursday. (OPP/ X).
CNET
20-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
Here's How I Scored a Ton of Free Moving Boxes
When I started budgeting for my last move, I didn't think twice about the cost of boxes. I was more focused on things like the moving truck, the deposit for the new place and everything I'd need once I got there. But those $2 boxes? They add up fast. Most moving boxes cost between $1.50 and $5 each, and if you need a lot of them -- like I did -- that can turn into a small fortune. Luckily, I found out you don't have to spend a ton to get what you need. With a little effort, you can track down free moving boxes that work just as well. Here are some of the best places I found to grab moving boxes for free and cut down on costs without cutting corners. For more moving tips, check out the best moving companies for 2025 and six common moving day mistakes to watch out for. How much do cardboard boxes cost? Depending on the size of the cardboard box you're purchasing, you'll probably spend $1 to $3 per box at The Home Depot, Lowe's or U-Haul. If you don't have a lot of stuff or are moving from something like a studio apartment, this might not be a big financial investment, but it can add up pretty quickly. Where can I get cardboard moving boxes for free? Before you shell out for boxes, see if you can get all you need for free. Recycling centers: Visit your local recycling center to find broken-down cardboard boxes. This may be a good first stop for you, as there's bound to be some cardboard boxes for you to take. U-Haul Customer Connect: U-Haul offers customers a service to exchange their boxes with each other through Customer Connect. Through this U-Haul Box Exchange, you can see postings from people who need boxes or need to get rid of them. This service may work for you, but you'll need some luck. If you can find someone in your area giving away boxes right as you need them, that's fantastic, but it may be easier to visit a local retailer or check other community apps. Liquor stores: Reddit users recommend using boxes from liquor stores for your move because those are some of the sturdiest boxes, and they may come with useful dividers for packing glasses and fragile items. The best part of checking liquor stores is that, depending on where you live, there are likely many locations where you can look. Big box stores: Retailers like Walmart, Target, Costco and Best Buy receive loads of cardboard boxes every day as they constantly stock and restock merchandise. It's a little-known secret that if you visit Walmart after 10 p.m., you can get loads of broken-down boxes. For your local big box stores, try to call in advance or ask when the right time to pick up boxes will be, as stores receive merchandise at various times. Grocery stores: Your local grocery store receives new produce and merchandise every day, so it's bound to have extra boxes. You'd be doing them a favor by taking the boxes off their hands, so they may be happy to give them to you. Again, check for the best time to grab boxes. Office stores: Outlets like Staples, Office Depot or OfficeMax are great stores to check when you're scouting for boxes. For stores that sell paper, you can snag boxes that come with those handy lids -- great for books and other personal items. Bookstores: Check your local Barnes & Noble or independent bookstore to see if they have some boxes they need to get rid of. Like some of the big box retailers, bookstores get shipments daily and the boxes will likely be on the sturdier side. Your social circle: Your friends, family and neighbors all probably have at least a few empty cardboard boxes hanging around. Check to see if they have any they'd be willing to give you ahead of your move. Cardboard dumpster diving: If you're feeling adventurous, some Redditors suggest trying to find your boxes from dumpsters. Several large retailers have dedicated dumpsters that are meant only for cardboard. So if you've exhausted your options and don't mind throwing some gloves on, have at it. Find free moving boxes with community apps Craigslist's "free" section, NextDoor and BuyNothing: Community apps for giving away or selling items are other great options for free cardboard moving boxes. Community members who recently moved into your neighborhood may be giving away their boxes. You can also post a friendly request for free cardboard boxes. Through our research, several Redditors mentioned they had a lot of success finding free cardboard boxes from Facebook Marketplace. It may be worth checking out the options available in your area. Don't forget to use any and all cardboard boxes you have around the house. Yes, those Amazon boxes will work -- finally, those impulsive online shopping orders are coming in handy. Need more moving tips? Here are ways to make your move more eco-friendly and seven must-have moving apps.
Associated Press
18-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Tornado Recovery: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage in 3 States
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2025-- U-Haul ® has made 24 Company stores across three states available to help storm victims with 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box ® container usage after a powerful weather system spawned a number of deadly tornadoes on Friday. The tornadoes tore through homes — and in some cases communities — while being responsible for more than 20 casualties, according to news reports. Many families remain without power and face a long rebuilding process. While St. Louis and other areas of Missouri were among the hardest hit, cities across multiple states experienced damage. Access to dry and secure self-storage units and portable storage containers is vital to communities during the clean-up process. Find U-Haul-owned and -operated storage near you at The U-Haul Disaster Relief program applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability. The U-Box portable container offer is for on-site storage at Company facilities. People seeking more information on the 30 days free offer or needing to arrange storage services can call the nearest regional office or visit any U-Haul-owned facility in the participating cities listed below. ILLINOIS Participating store locations: Carbondale (near impacted city of Marion) MICHIGAN Participating store locations: Lansing MISSOURI Participating store locations: Ballwin, Overland, St. Louis Participating store locations: Alton (Ill.), East Alton (Ill.), Florissant, Hazelwood, O'Fallon, Spanish Lake, St. Peters, Wentzville In addition to its 30 days free self-storage disaster relief program, U-Haul is proud to be at the forefront of aiding communities in times of need as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder. About U-HAUL Celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2025, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The U-Haul app makes it easy for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and -return options on their smartphones with our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 193,100 trucks, 138,700 trailers and 40,200 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 1,037,000 rentable units and 89.6 million square feet of self-storage space at Company-owned and -managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. Get the U-Haul app from theApp StoreorGoogle Play. View source version on CONTACT: Jeff Lockridge E-mail:[email protected] Phone: 602-760-4941 Website: KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA ILLINOIS MISSOURI MICHIGAN INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY AFTERMARKET AUTOMOTIVE COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY ENVIRONMENT OTHER TRANSPORT TRUCKING PUBLIC RELATIONS/INVESTOR RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS NATURAL DISASTERS TRANSPORT OTHER AUTOMOTIVE SOURCE: U-Haul Holding Company Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/17/2025 06:16 PM/DISC: 05/17/2025 06:16 PM
