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January 16, 2020

Understanding medical ‘sharps’ and localized safe disposal options

If you’re among the millions of people in the United States who suffer from a chronic illness, you may use “sharps” to manage your…

December 25, 2019

Sparkling below. Speedy above. Be careful with that cork!

When the Washington Nationals celebrated their World Series victory a few months ago, the locker room was awash in sparkling wine. Players and coaches…

November 14, 2019

Reduce Your Residential Risk

Advice to make your home storm-ready In the United States, more than 100,000 thunderstorms occur each year. These storms — which can be accompanied…

November 12, 2019

Emergency Preparedness Tips to Help Ensure Pet Safety

Preparing for an emergency can be a challenge. It oftentimes is hard to foresee when disaster will strike and how to properly prepare before…

October 29, 2019

Cops mean candy on Halloween night!

PHILADELPHIA — Kids of all ages may want to keep an extra eye out while trick-or-treating on Thursday night, always for safety but especially…

October 28, 2019

7 Questions to Ask Before a Playdate

As children make new friends during the school year, many may also receive playdate invitations — and sometimes it’s between families who don’t know…