Middle-class shoppers flock to brands like The North Face and Dillard's as signs of their material comfort, and they aren't shy about it.

That’s the Tanque Verde Swap Meet in Tucson – a sprawling treasure trove where bargain hunting isn’t just a hobby, it’s practically an Olympic sport.

The annual Downtown Bellingham Trick-or-Treat is slated for 4–6 p.m. on Halloween night, and more than 100 local businesses will participate. Meanwhile, Fairhaven’s “Brick-or-Treat” occurs from 3–6 ...