Whether you’re spending the day fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, boating on Deep Creek Lake, kayaking down a local river, or enjoying a weekend of tubing or jet skiing, recreational activities on the water are a favorite pastime throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. While these outings are often relaxing and enjoyable, they also carry…
Read MoreWinter brings snow shovels, ice melt, space heaters, electric blankets, and snow blowers out of storage. Most of the time, these tools do exactly what they’re supposed to do—help us stay warm and keep our walkways clear. But when winter weather equipment fails, the consequences can be serious. Burns, electrical fires, amputations, and slip-and-fall injuries…
Read MoreFast casual restaurants have enjoyed a boom period over the past decade. These chain restaurants occupy a middle-ground between cheaper fast food and higher-end chains. This middle-ground allows them to dodge some of the stigma around the unhealthiness of fast food while retaining a focus on speedy service and an appealing price point. One of…
Read MoreThe Fourth of July is an occasion generally marked by families and community togetherness. It’s a day devoted to recognition of our shared American values. But there is perhaps no greater mark of the Independence Day holiday than fireworks. The bright colors, deafening noises, and intricate patterns created by these munitions draw the attentions of…
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