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Category Archives: Vehicles
Electric car charging stations coming soon to Turnpike plazas
The state of Pennsylvania will be installing four electric-vehicle charging stations this summer.
What would you do with 5,000 gallons of free gas?
Where would you drive? Or more specifically, where wouldn’t you drive?
Study: Bicyclists and pedestrians spend more money in stores than drivers
Wait. That doesn’t make sense. Drivers have trunks that hold more stuff. They can zip around town quicker and hit more stores. How can cyclists spend more money? Researchers at Portland State University and the Oregon Transportation Research and Education … Continue reading
Posted in Greendex, Restaurants, Retail, Shopping, Stephanie Reighart, travel, Vehicles
Tagged cycling, driving, Emily Badger, Kelly Clifton, pedestrians, Portland State University, The Atlantic
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What’s worse: Wasted money or wasted time?
Wasted money or wasted time? Which is worse?
Posted in City of York, Do it yourself, Vehicles
Tagged flat tire, tow truck, waste of money, waste of time
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Would you rank York County drivers among America’s worst?
AllState ranked the nation’s best and worst drivers. How do you think York County drivers compare?
Posted in Automotive, Brittany Wilson, TheStreet, travel, Vehicles
Tagged accident, Alexandria Virginia, All State, AllState, Baltimore, Boise Idaho, crash, drive, drivers, driving, Facebook, Fort Colins Colorado, Sioux Falls S.D., Washington, Washington D.C.
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Remembering your first car
This weekend, I took a trip down memory lane. My parents – the whole family, really – are searching for a first car for my 16-year-old sister. And since this is not “My Super Sweet 16,” it’s going to be … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Vehicles, Your money
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Craigslist vs. classifieds
My girlfriend sold her Jeep the other day. She took two routes advertising it: the traditional way, newspaper classifieds; and the new way, craigslist. Her brother, who is also looking to sell his vehicle, called and asked her what worked … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Vehicles, Will Hanlon, Your money
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What’s with the high gas prices?
This country is full of excuses. From why we can’t sell our homes (bad economy) to why people pick 3D movies over the 2D versions (because it’s shiny), excuses are more common than potholes. So, let’s look at one of … Continue reading
Mix of York County business news
Miss some of the biz news last week? Here are some highlights. Harley union members met with Rendell on Friday. The governor is optimistic. The company is making no guarantees. Was it a slow news day in Peach Bottom on … Continue reading

