If you’ve ever lived or worked in a city in the Northeastern United States, there’s a very good chance you’ve seen the phenomenon: an old lawn chair, traffic cones laid out, or even just a sign taped up on a nearby light pole. They’re all attempting to perform the same function, which is saving the […]
Across the country, there are approximately 301,123 heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals providing their services — but only one of them would purchase a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million earlier this month. According to a Jan. 13 CBS Baltimore article, the lucky HVAC employee in question was a Worcester County father of […]
In an effort to combat the disturbing trend of childhood obesity in Baltimore, a local politician has introduced a bill that would add warning labels to sugar-sweetened drinks.According to local news affiliate WBAL TV, Baltimore City Councilman Nick Mosby and City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen introduced the bill before the Baltimore City Council on […]
Ask any health professional about exercise and they’ll tell you the countless benefits of an active lifestyle. Now exercise can add another benefit to the list: a new study reveals that exercise may reduce heart disease for people with depression. According to HealthDay News, the study compared depressed people who weren’t physically active with those […]
While drones often get a bad reputation for being used to infringe on the privacy of others, one Maryland company has found a unique use for the new technology that is helping them to save money. According to Southern Maryland Online, Top Flight Digital Media LLC, a Frederick, MD, company that conducts cell tower inspections, […]
Between the trends of environmental conservation and the demand for more affordable utilities, energy-efficient homes have recently gained a lot of exposure. According to Forbes, more and more states in the U.S. are adopting the practice of finding new and improved forms of battery storage to reduce the use of energy. They compare the introduction […]
The summer recreation season brings in tourists, fish and game enthusiasts, and money for local businesses here in Crisfield, but unfortunately, many of those visitors will leave behind trash and litter when they go. And by summer’s end, many nearby beaches and wetland habitats will be in desperate need of cleaning, just one of the […]
In response to extreme high temperatures and high humidity levels, communities throughout southern Maryland opened up cooling centers on Monday, July 20. According to SoMDNews.com, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory calling for temperatures reaching into the upper 90s — with a heat index of around 109 degrees — on Monday and Tuesday. […]
The debate over whether or not electronic cigarettes are safer than traditional ones is not new. However, more and more states are beginning to tighten the reins on not only the sale of e-cigarettes, but also the marketing of them. Public health groups are trying to persuade the governments in their city or state to […]
Facebook has about 1.39 billion monthly active users, about 2.6 million of whom live in Maryland. While many Baby Boomers may use the social network as a way to catch up with people, a shocking number of Millennials actually use it to get their news. According to a recent Pew survey, a staggering 61% of […]
