The average age of retirement in the U.S. is 63. Most people spend their entire lives planning out what they’re going to do when the momentous occasion arrives; they prepare for vacations, secure a nice little cottage, or make a big and exciting purchase in celebration. Although there are 35.8 million anglers in America, few […]
UPDATED 3/24/21 Wegmans Food Market may have already conquered Columbia, MD, but anyone who’s shopped in the store before knows it’s missing one major thing: the entire second floor, which was reserved for an in-house liquor store, is still pretty empty after the company was denied a liquor license back in 2012. Now, however, the […]
Cambridge, Maryland locals are preparing for the grand opening of one of the area’s funkiest little shops. Liv Again, a home decor and design shop, is set to open for the first time on August 9, giving residents a shot at funky, eclectic, and cool art, furniture, and a number of other decor pieces that […]
It’s summertime in Maryland at that can only mean one thing: it’s Crab and Clam Bake time. The 38th annual J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Cake was recently held in Crisfield, MD, and the event was filled with plenty of seafood dishes, beer, and — surprisingly enough — politicians. Some festival attendees are less […]
When you shop for sunglasses, you can typically only choose frames made out of plastic or metal, but one company is crafting sunglasses out of a third, more sustainable choice: hemp. The new line of sunglasses called Hemp Eyewear are the brainchild of Sam Whitten, his research into hemp and its potential application led to […]
For people living in developing countries, access to prescription eyeglasses often seems like a luxury out of reach.However, the Lions Clubs of Tullahoma, Tenn. and Crisfield, Md. are hoping to make eyeglasses a little more accessible to these people through this month’s Recycle For Sight program, according to a June 12 Tullahoma Newsarticle.Throughout this month, the […]
Is there such a thing as too clean? According to researchers at the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, parents should consider holding back on the antibacterial wipes when it comes to preparing their homes for a new baby.The comprehensive study, conducted in Boston, New York, St. Louis and Baltimore, […]
Arizonians are staring down a vicious, self-perpetuating cycle. The weather in Phoenix has been unprecedentedly scorching, with temperatures rising as high as 110°F–10 degrees hotter than last year’s average. Naturally as a result, people are going to turn their air conditioning on full blast. The problem here, according to Arizona State University research, is that […]
In Maryland, a program intended to help renovate and rebuild homes that were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, which hit the area in 2012, is finally underway. The county’s Hurricane Sandy Recovery Program is income-based, and is basically a deferred loan. However, if homeowners never change the deed or title to the property, then nothing needs […]
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