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Associated Press
8 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Brothers Moving and Storage Awarded Best Midland Moving Company
06/04/2025, Midland, TX // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Brothers Moving and Storage is proud to announce that it has been recently named the best moving company in Midland, TX. Known for its commitment to excellence, the company has been a vital part of the community for years. Brothers Moving and Storage caters to both residents and businesses in Midland. It understands the ins and outs of the city and tailors its services to meet the unique needs of each client. With a focus on efficiency, care, and a personal touch, the company redefines what it means to move with confidence in Midland, TX. 'Our team brings heart, hustle, and precision to every move, ' said a company representative. 'We treat each client's transition as if it were our own.' That philosophy is evident in the comprehensive range of moving services Brothers Moving and Storage offers. Its services include local and long-distance moves, commercial moves, expert packing, and labor-only assistance. With extensive knowledge of Midland and its neighborhoods, its team of local movers ensures smooth transitions for families relocating within the city. Their familiarity with local routes, traffic patterns, and potential challenges allows them to plan and provide custom solutions. For businesses, Brothers Moving and Storage brings both muscle and strategy to the table. I ts commercial movers work with precision and efficiency to minimize downtime and disruption during relocations. From carefully packing fragile items to providing labor-only support for DIY moves, every aspect is handled with care and professionalism. Being named the best Midland moving company reflects not only Brothers Moving and Storage's past performance but also its deep roots and commitment to the community. It continues to support the community by employing professionals from the area and contributing to local economic growth. More than just packing boxes, Brothers Moving and Storage strives to enhance the quality of life for its neighbors by making every move smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable, helping to keep Midland a thriving and beautiful place to live. For those searching for expert movers Midland, Brothers Moving and Storage is the name to trust. It provides personalized moving quotes with the right combination of services rather than a one-size-fits-all package. It takes care of the heavy lifting, ensuring a smooth, stress-free move, so clients can focus on settling into their new homes. To learn more about Brothers Moving and Storage or to request a free quote, please visit About Brothers Moving and Storage - Midland Brothers Moving and Storage is a full-service relocation company based in Midland, TX, offering residential, commercial, and local moving solutions tailored to customer needs. Known for their reliability, precision, and community-driven service, the team combines industry expertise with a personal touch. From careful packing to punctual delivery, Brothers Moving and Storage brings trust, care, and professionalism to every move, making it the mover of choice for West Texas. ### Media Contact Brothers Moving and Storage - Midland Address: 701b W Indiana Ave #39, Midland, TX 79701 Phone: (865) 242-9472 Website: newsroom: Source published by Submit Press Release >> Brothers Moving and Storage Awarded Best Midland Moving Company
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Controversial Gold Coast influencers Mitchell Orval and Chloe Szepanowski move to surprise location three years after home invasion that left them 'traumatised'
Mitchell Orval and Chloe Szepanowski are making the move and starting fresh in a new state. The controversial Gold Coast influencers, who had their home broken into back in 2022, are moving to Newcastle after Mitchell's brother confirmed the relocation in an Instagram comment. Chloe, 26, took to Instagram in May to share a picture of a removalist van at her and Mitch's, 28, Palm Beach pad. 'Moving day,' she captioned the post, which showed a truck parked outside her home. 'We have a few weeks until settlement so we are storing everything until we move! So so handy.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She also posted a clip of workers lifting their furniture and carrying it out of their home. Ever since, fans have been scratching their heads as to where the young family will be setting down their roots, with many questioning if they'll stay on the Gold Coast or move across the country. Mitchell's brother Dylan cleared the air, commenting on a post by an influencer news Instagram page that the couple were heading to New South Wales. 'They're moving to Newcastle,' he wrote, accompanied with a crying emoji. This isn't the first time the couple have moved house. Three years ago, Mitchell and Chloe fled their $2.75 million home after intruders entered the premises a few months prior, trying to steal their car. The couple said they sold their mansion because they were too 'traumatised' to go back after the brazen break-in early in the year. The Szep founder took to social media to disclose the reason why she had to leave the Gold Coast home with her family. 'We have a few weeks until settlement so we are storing everything until we move!' she wrote 'We got broken into at 3am one morning when we were all upstairs,' Szepanowski wrote in the post on Monday. 'The footage gives me legit trauma 'cause I was upstairs screaming, while I didn't know what was happening downstairs.' Two figures were seen in the video running from the house - one got into Szepanowski's car, while the other opened the big gate before fleeing on foot. After it was opened, Orval's car is seen parked at the gate, blocking the exit. The video then showed the person in the car trying to manoeuvre it out, but with the exit obstructed they were unable to get out. An enraged Orval is seen in the video running out in the night to confront the car thief, before he is almost run over and crushed by the vehicle during the fracas. Orval had gone downstairs and 'caught them in our house', the YouTuber said, before speaking about the confrontation her boyfriend had with 'a guy' in her car. 'They got my keys and tried to steal my car, while Mitch's car was in the driveway so they couldn't get out,' Szepanowski said. 'It was basically Mitch and this guy going head to head in the front yard ... the guy tried to run Mitch over with my car multiple times.' 'I thought Mitch was legit going to be dead on the driveway' the fashion influencer said. 'This is the third time in 2022 we got broken into, but this time it was really traumatic for the entire family.' She said she learnt the value of safety that night, especially having her son Arti in the house. 'You go into some crazy mode of survival and fight when someone is in your house and you have a young [one] to protect.' The online star said the house's location had been posted 'everywhere literally' since the family had moved in but took the ordeal as a lesson to become more private.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Philip P. Massad Movers Now Serving Massachusetts's Biggest Cities
06/03/2025, Worcester, MA // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // As more Massachusetts residents search for professional movers they can trust, Philip P. Massad Movers is answering the call by bringing its expert services to Boston and several other major cities. Alongside this expansion, the company has launched a new website designed to simplify booking and access to its complete moving and storage services. With over 60 years of hands-on experience navigating local and regional moves, Philip P. Massad Movers brings a level of precision and care that few Worcester movers or moving companies Worcester MA can match. From maneuvering narrow city streets in Boston to handling large-scale office relocations in Worcester, its team is trained and fully equipped to manage every logistical challenge with professionalism. 'We've built our reputation by simply doing things the right way—showing up on time, protecting our customers' belongings, and treating every move like it's our own,' said a spokesperson for Philip P. Massad Movers. ' Now, with our new website and expanded coverage, it's easier than ever for people searching for reliablelocalmoversacross Massachusetts to get the help they need. ' Philip P. Massad Movers offers a wide range of services to meet diverse moving needs. In addition to standard moving services, this team of Boston movers offers secure, climate-controlled storage solutions, white-glove delivery for high-end furnishings, and comprehensive junk removal and estate cleanout services. It ensures every aspect of the move is done with precision, professionalism, and attention to detail—qualities that have earned the company a 4.7-star rating on Google based on 94 customer reviews. Its new website also enhances the customer experience with a variety of helpful resources. A detailed FAQ section answers common questions about scheduling, packing, and what to expect on moving day, making the process less stressful for both first-time and returning customers. A photo gallery showcases real examples of completed moves by its team of Worcester movers, offering visual proof of the company's care, efficiency, and professionalism in action. Visitors can also request a free quote through the website—an ideal starting point for those searching for reliable local movers in Massachusetts. As more Massachusetts residents seek trustworthy moving partners during life's biggest transitions, Philip P. Massad Movers continues to rise to the occasion. With an expanded service area and a user-friendly online platform, the company not only strengthens its role as one of the top moving companies Worcester MA residents rely on—it redefines what it means to move with confidence, care, and convenience across the Commonwealth. To learn more about Philip P. Massad Movers or to request a free estimate, visit About Philip P. Massad Movers Philip P. Massad Movers is a family-owned moving company based in Worcester, Massachusetts, with over 60 years of proven experience. Known for reliability, professionalism, and personalized service, the company specializes in residential and commercial moves across Massachusetts, including Boston, Worcester, and surrounding areas. More than just transporting belongings, Philip P. Massad Movers is committed to resolving moving issues and easing transitions. Whether handling complex logistics, tight timelines, or last-minute changes, the team is equipped to bring order and peace of mind to every move. ### Media Contact Philip P. Massad Movers Address: 100 Grand St #1, Worcester, MA 01610 Phone: (508) 752-0100 Website: newsroom: Source published by Submit Press Release >> Philip P. Massad Movers Now Serving Massachusetts's Biggest Cities
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
New Report, Same Result—High-Tax States Lose Residents, Low-Tax States Gain Them
Moving house. Family loading or unloading moving van. The number of movers in the United States has been declining since the mid-1980s, but millions of people still move each year. A new report from the National Taxpayers Union Foundation shows that low-tax states have been gaining residents while high-tax states have been losing them, and that this migration is impacting state revenues. According to the report by Andrew Wilford, from 2011 to 2021 Florida gained the most residents, adding 1,591,626 people from other states. Texas was second and added 1,268,227 new residents. These were the only states to gain more than one million people over this period. Meanwhile, two states lost more than one million people: New York lost 1,757,720 and California lost 1,632,774. The map below shows the rank of each state according to the number of residents gained (or lost). Illinois, New Jersey, and Massachusetts also lost a substantial number of people, while North Carolina, Arizona, and South Carolina gained residents. Map of population changes, 2011 - 2021 When people leave, they take their money with them. The nearly 1.6 million people who moved to Florida brought almost $196 billion of adjusted gross income (AGI) along with them. On the other hand, the 1.76 million people who left New York took just over $111 billion of AGI out of the state. The table below shows the top five and bottom five states in terms of net AGI and population growth from 2011 to 2021. Net population and AGI It is not a coincidence that on average the states that gained the most residents and AGI are lower tax states while those that lost residents and AGI are higher-tax states. The average top individual income tax rate in the top five gaining states was 4.1%. In the bottom five states it was 8.6%, or more than double. In the Tax Foundation's more comprehensive ranking of state tax climates, New York, New Jersey, California, and Massachusetts all rank in the bottom 10, while Illinois ranks 37th. Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Arizona are all in the top 15. Among the top gainers, only South Carolina falls outside the top 15 at number 33. The states in the top five also have warmer weather than those in the bottom five, apart from California, and that certainly explains some of their appeal. But policies matter, too, and high taxes repel residents, especially higher earners. State governments raise revenue through various taxes, including income taxes, sales taxes, and taxes on businesses. When money leaves the state, it cannot be taxed (for the most part, but more on that below), and all else equal this means less revenue for the government. Extrapolating from the migration data from 2011 to 2021, Wilford estimates the amount of revenue each state gains or loses due to residents coming or going. He estimates that outmigration from California costs the state $4.5 billion in revenue annually, while Florida gains $4.1 billion. Other Southern and Mountain states also gain revenue, as shown in the map below, while states on the West Coast and in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the country lose revenue. Government Revenue Change Some states understand that taxes matter. Since 2021, 27 states have reduced the rate of at least one major tax, including Georgia, Idaho, and Utah. This is smart, since the evidence clearly shows that taxpayers generally prefer states with lower taxes. Other states, however, are not getting the message. New York and California refuse to implement broad tax relief despite losing residents. Instead, they routinely try to impose taxes on out-of-state taxpayers and businesses to fill holes in their budgets. A few years ago, California and New York tried to get around the Interstate Income Act of 1959 by imposing tax obligations on out-of-state businesses that simply offered post-sale customer service via their website. California legislators have also introduced a wealth tax that would apply to high-wealth taxpayers, even those who leave the state for lower tax jurisdictions. Instead of levying more taxes, high-tax states should fix their tax codes. They can lower their top individual income tax rates to encourage work and reduce their business taxes to encourage entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses. Moving to a flat income tax with only one rate is one way to make it easier for people to comply with the tax code, saving them time and money. Indiana, for example, has a flat rate of 3.05% and it plans to lower it to 2.9% by 2027. Compare that to California, which has 10 income tax brackets and a top rate of 13.3%. Ouch. NTUF's report is just the latest reminder that people do not like to pay taxes, especially when they do not see the benefits. States that keep taxes low while providing sufficient services and maintaining public safety will continue to attract residents. States that insist on high taxes will repel residents, especially wealthier ones who tend to be the most mobile. Losing people is bad—bad for growth, bad for government budgets, and bad for morale—and states that ignore the role taxes play in migration will find themselves in a bad place.
The Verge
3 days ago
- General
- The Verge
The Verge's favorite tools to help with a move
Almost all of The Verge 's staff have had the experience of moving to a new house or apartment. While the experience was different for everyone, one thing we all had in common is that, during this highly stressful process, we had each discovered at least one tool, app, or other gadget that turned out to be really (and sometimes unexpectedly) helpful in making things just a little bit easier. Here are some of the items — tech and otherwise — that could be useful if you're moving from one home to another. Sharpie markers Sharpies $3 My partner and I have many years' worth of books in our basement, and we've finally gotten around to sorting them into what we want to keep, what we think we can sell, and what we've decided to donate (many, many of them). In order to make sure the right boxes of books go to the right places, I use thick-tipped Sharpies to write on the sides and tops of the boxes, using labels like: Shelve, Store, Autographed, or Book Fairies (yes, that's the name of the charity). The words are very visible and won't smear off — and I can be sure I won't give away my beloved childhood copy of Little Women by accident. — Barbara Krasnoff, reviews editor Colored dot stickers They're cheap, easy to get, and already color-coded for you. Here's my advice: color-code your boxes by room, one on every side, making it quick and easy to figure out where every single box and container should go. Then grab one of those Sharpies, write numbers on them, and keep a Google Sheet or other spreadsheet telling you where all your stuff is and where it's supposed to go. — Kate Cox, senior producer, Decoder A roll of shrink-wrap with handles It's been nearly six years since I last moved, but the one tool that still stands out in my mind as the absolute hero of the ordeal was a simple 15-inch wide roll of plastic stretch wrap. It was not only an easy way to secure random piles of disassembled furniture and keep all the parts organized, it also came in handy for sealing up overpacked boxes that were on the verge of tearing, protecting couch cushions inside a dirty moving truck, and preventing dresser drawers from opening in transit. It was also useful for creating impromptu bags for holding miscellaneous furniture hardware. You'll want to ensure you buy a roll with handles, which make it much easier to wrap around things. — Andrew Liszewski, senior reporter, news Paper packing tape 3M Scotch Performance Paper Box Sealing Tape 570 $11 $11 at Amazon 'You've gotta use this tape, it's amazing,' said the girl at the U-Haul store, so I bought exactly two rolls, because I had already bought a six-pack of the regular plastic packing tape and I am an old soul who is suspicious of new-fangled things, especially when someone appears to be trying to upsell me on something at the counter. Over the week, as our paper tape supply steadily diminished, we fought over who got custody of the paper tape and who was consigned to the hell of packing with subpar plastic tape. Paper tape is better by every possible metric. It's quite sturdy but you can tear it with your hands. There's no need for a tape cutter or a tape gun. It doesn't get tangled. It's easy to find the end and lift it off the roll without it splitting. You can write right on it if you need to. I was concerned that paper tape would be flimsier or less sticky; there was no noticeable difference between the boxes that were taped up with plastic versus paper tape, except that a few times when I had used plastic tape, I injured myself on the serrated tape gun and spurted blood everywhere. — Sarah Jeong, features editor Protective gloves Wonder Grip Nicely Nimble Gloves $16 $16 at Amazon Funnily enough, I had already had the premonition that I was, at some point during this move, going to cut myself. This has somehow happened with every move I've done. I don't know what this says about me, other than I have pathetic, soft little hands that are only fit for typing at a computer. For that reason, I bought these Bellingham Wonder Grip gardening gloves in size XS. I picked them because they were the smallest gloves at the Ace Hardware I was in. As it turns out, these are the only work gloves that have ever properly fit my tiny, tiny adult hands, which makes a huge difference when you're trying to get an actual grip on heavy objects. The gloves are protective, but aren't so thick that you lose manual dexterity. This is nice, because the last thing you want while packing or unpacking is to have to take your gloves off and on and off and on. If you, like me, are prone to paper cuts while packing, moving, or opening boxes, you should consider buying a pair of these gloves, which come in a nicely inclusive range of sizes that will accommodate even people with weak little hands who have trouble holding onto their iPhones, let alone anything actually heavy. — Sarah Jeong, features editor Cross-line laser level If you're mounting something to a wall, whether it's a simple framed photo, a gallery wall of artwork, or a massive shelf, a cross-line laser is incredibly handy. Just flip it on, and perfectly level lasers shine across your room in both vertical and horizontal directions. It's helpful for a variety of home DIY projects as well as simple redecorating. It's still good to use a trusty old bubble level in tandem with it, but the laser gives you a convenient shortcut that makes mounting and measuring easier and faster. And it's friggin' laser beams! — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, reviewer Stud finder Franklin Sensors ProSensor M210 $60 $60 at The Home Depot You can use a strong magnet to find metal screws and pinpoint the location of wooden studs behind drywall for securely hanging pictures or a TV mount. But Franklin Sensors' ProSensor M210 Stud Finder makes that task so much easier. Using 13 sensors and 21 LEDs that light up to indicate areas behind the drywall that have a greater density, you can quickly determine the location, size, and center of hidden studs. It also works with wood and plaster finishes, and, for an extra level of safety, it includes a live wire meter that warns you where it may not be safe to drill. — Andrew Liszewski, senior reporter, news Electric screwdriver If you own a drill that comes with screwdriver and hex key attachments, then you might think that adding an electric screwdriver to your toolbox is kinda pointless. After finding myself fighting with my partner over who gets to use said drill during my last move, however, I don't ever want to be without a backup option again. We had mountains of Ikea furniture to assemble, shelves to put up, and an assortment of random hole-drilling or screw-related tasks that needed to be done to turn our apartment into a home. Nobody wants to get stuck using a manual screwdriver when time is of the essence and your friend, partner, or parent needs the drill more than you do. Electric screwdrivers are also far lighter than hefty drills, so your wrists will thank you after several hours of assembling flatpack furniture. – Jess Weatherbed, news writer Night-lights
