As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, October becomes the ideal time of year to gather around a bonfire and tell tall tales. This tradition of sharing myths and allegories has existed as long as humans have, and the stories communicated this way can find their way into the DNA of whole…
Read MoreFall brings Oktoberfest celebrations throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. These festivals give people a chance to enjoy German food, live music, beer, and time with friends and family. But large crowds, alcohol, temporary tents, food vendors, electrical equipment, and makeshift walkways can also create hazards. When an unsafe condition causes someone to get hurt,…
Read MoreTrick-or-treating can create a stressful environment for dogs. Doorbells ring repeatedly, strangers approach the house, children run through neighborhoods, and costumes or masks can make familiar situations seem unusual to an animal. Even a normally friendly dog may become frightened, territorial, or overstimulated. If a dog attacks a child or adult while trick-or-treating, determining who…
Read MoreOur area has been rocked by a recent streak of fatal car accidents. Recent Malloy News Briefs have covered a pair of fatal crashes in Prince George’s County, a pedestrian-involved crash on Rockville Pike, and a collision in Germantown involving a stolen car driven by a thirteen year-old. Our hearts go out to all the…
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