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 […]
Month: January 2016
Berlin Man Buys $1M Powerball Ticket While Searching for Affordable Limes
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 […]
Baltimore Negotiating New Water Quality Improvement Plan After Missing Deadline and Continued Problems
UPDATED 11/20/20 What is the danger of improper sewage disposal? Industrial water treatment is a vital process. Depending on the water contamination, which varies with the facilities’ technologies, treating it can be a hassle. It entails the treating of water to make it suitable for a particular use. It can be for manufacturing, consumption, or […]
Baltimore City Councilman Introduces Bill That Would Require Health Warnings on Sugary Drinks
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 […]
How Many Will Be Hurt Before DUI Penalties Will Be Stiffened?
A recent car accident involving a mother and her three young children rattled a community in Maryland. WMDT of ABC News reports that a mother, Barbara Sellner, 41, was driving under the influence of alcohol when her minivan swerved off Cordova Road in Talbot County and struck a tree. While it’s unclear whether the children […]
New Study Reveals: Exercise May Reduce Heart Disease in Depressed People
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 […]
Check Out These Ads From Some of the Earliest American Dentists From Maryland
Due to its proximity and place in the early colonies, Maryland was the home of many of the country’s earliest settlers. It’s always interesting to find evidence of just how much things have changed since the establishment of the United States, and one great way of doing that is by looking at things like actual […]