Bardstown, Ky. – October 14, 2026 -- Old Fitzgerald Bourbon and designer Jonathan Adler have released a limited-edition backgammon set for $425, and orders placed by December 14 will arrive ahead of the holidays.

St. Louis – October 14, 2026 -- Ameren is putting $10 million in additional funding into programs that help eligible customers in Illinois and Missouri reduce past-due energy balances, manage high bills and avoid falling further behind.

Some of the programs are being relaunched. They cover income-eligible households, small businesses, nonprofits, active-duty military members and veterans.

Upstate New York – October 14, 2026 -- A typical Upstate New York residential gas customer using 713 therms is expected to pay about $9 less this winter heating season, Nov. 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, than last winter, according to National Grid. Electric bills are forecast to climb 3-5 percent, or $22-$39 over the five months, depending on the region.

Boca Raton – – October 13, 2026 -- The Sanborn, an eight-story private members' club at 100 NE First Avenue, won unanimous approval from the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency on Tuesday and is set to open in 2028 as downtown's first club of its kind.

The club opens across from Sanborn Square, its namesake park

Membership will be by application and invitation, aimed at residents of Boca Raton and neighboring towns. The founders describe the guiding idea as "Intuitively yours."

Houston – October 13, 2026 -- Visual Comfort & Co. is launching the first lighting collection from Paris-based designer Verena Brausch, with four product families covering chandeliers, pendants, wall sconces, and table lamps. The collection debuts at Fall High Point Market.

Fulton, N.Y. – October 13, 2026 -- Homeowners who want a noticeably better-looking exterior without a major renovation can start with a new front door, shutters, lighting, siding upkeep and roofing details, according to roofing expert Michael Majeski of Over the Top Roofing in Fulton, NY.

Majeski shared his advice in a HelloNation article. He says homeowners across Central New York often underestimate what a few targeted improvements can do for a property's appearance and value.

Hackensack – October 13, 2026 -- Tankless water heaters need yearly care, and skipping it can lead to costly repairs, according to a HelloNation article featuring plumbing and HVAC expert Scott Wickersheim of Wickersheim & Sons in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Phoenix – October 13, 2026 -- Arizona homeowners can get up to $2,000 off in total on Rooter Hero plumbing services through Dec. 31, 2026, and the company says a pre-holiday inspection is the time to use them. Each service is limited to one coupon, and coupons cannot be combined with any other coupon, discount, or promotion.

Newark, N.J. – October 13, 2026 -- Panasonic's expanded residential ventilation lineup, including a bathroom fan with built-in Bluetooth speakers, is now available at Lowe's stores and online across the United States.

The expansion adds six products aimed at homeowners and contractors working on new construction and remodels. The source describes four of them in detail. Panasonic says all are backed by its warranty.

Philadelphia – October 13, 2026 -- One Philly couple will get married at the TrueFan Tailgate in Philadelphia on October 26, in a wedding hosted by Garage Beer with Kingsford, Steven Singer and TrueFan Travel. The brand has picked the winners from the couples who entered for the chance.