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Homelessness rising in Central Pa., new reports out of York, Lancaster, Berks

The number of people living in shelters, cars, and tents are near record highs in Berks, Lancaster and York counties. 

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

Pa. businesses and customers are feeling pressure from rising egg prices

s businesses scramble to keep up with soaring costs, customers are left to decide if they are willing to spend extra for a breakfast staple and ingredient in many favorite recipes.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

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Why are Americans still angry about inflation?

Washington Post' Heather Long points to comparisons with prices before pandemic
By Scott LaMar/WITF

Why car prices are still so high — and why they are unlikely to fall anytime soon

Both new and used prices have stopped skyrocketing.

By NPR

Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes

Some say it has become more frustrating as the price of items has skyrocketed due to inflation

By The Associated Press

Why the price of eggs, a food staple for breakfast and baked goods, has risen so sharply

After the deadly bird flu hit egg-producing flocks, the supply of eggs shrank dramatically. That’s led to historically high prices for consumers.

By NPR


Two-thirds of Americans are ditching their favorite brands, here’s why

Many Americans are not including products from popular brands like Cheerios, Dawn, Reese’s, Heinz in their shopping carts, as inflation takes its toll.

By Aniya Faulcon
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