“Saturday Night Live” used to have a recurring skit about a pretend local TV program called “Bronx Beat with Betty & Jodi.” When it was cold outside, the heavy-accented co-hosts talked about it being “sweata weatha.”...

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Winter officially arrives on Dec. 21. The good news is the amount of daily sunlight then will start to increase. The bad news is that winter is just beginning, and another snowy season is expected. AccuWeather...

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Forty-five thousand Christmas lights set to the Penn State fight song can’t be wrong. Nor can a website called ChristmasLightFinder.com. Of course, Hersheypark’s “Hershey Sweet Lights” offers nearly 600 illuminated...

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We savor the turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes and stuffing. We feast on the Macy's parade and football, too. But what Thanksgiving means most of all to us is the blessing of family and friends with whom to share it....

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Here's a scary statistic: On average, according to SafeKids.org, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Trick-or-treating is a lot of fun....

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There’s really no good time for your car battery to die and leave you stranded. But winter weather can be an especially difficult time to leave your headlights or the radio on when the car isn’t running. Just as you buy...

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Spring forward, fall back. It's great advice for remembering seasonal time changes. But it's not so great when it comes to fall home maintenance. Fall is a time for springing into action and getting ready for the cold...

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You’ve probably heard about the recent data breaches at Target and Home Depot that put millions of customers’ credit card information at risk. Identity theft and information-based fraud is the fastest growing crime in...

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Jackie Blanchard's husband died at a young age, his life insurance sufficient only to pay for his funeral. When she died from lung cancer at age 38, Blanchard left her family in much better shape financially. Because...

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Pennsylvania has a tragic history with floods. In 1889, the Johnstown Flood claimed more than 2,200 lives; it was the largest single-day loss of civilian life in U.S. history until 9/11. Of course, most of us remember...

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In spring 2014, the Lower Dauphin and Derry Township school districts each reported cases of pertussis, aka whooping cough. The disease, which a century ago killed 5,000 people each year, has made a comeback across the...

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If you went to college 30 years ago, you might have brought a word processor or typewriter with you. Odds are that you watched television in a dorm lounge, or a group of you piled into the room of the one student who...

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You’ve probably heard the expression, “It’s just like riding a bike,” suggesting that once you’ve learned something, you never forget it. But when it comes to bicycle safety, it’s never a bad idea to take a refresher...

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"Reduce, reuse, recycle." Most likely, you've heard that catchy phrase connected with information about saving natural resources and even saving your family money. But how many of us really make reducing, reusing and...

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Swimsuit? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Peace of mind knowing that everything is safe and secure at home while you're on vacation? Better double-check. July and August are the most popular months for vacations - and for...

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We celebrate the Fourth of July in many ways, from family picnics to parades to baseball games. For our money, nothing captures the spirit and excitement of Independence Day quite like fireworks. The whistling, sizzling,...

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"Like a true nature's child/We were born, born to be wild/We can climb so high/I never wanna die" --"Born to be Wild," Steppenwolf As the lyrics to "Born to be Wild" attest, the freedom of the open road is a big reason...

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They say a rising tide lifts all boats. The economic recovery has certainly been good to the recreational boating industry. A record 88.5 million Americans - or nearly 37 percent - participated in recreational boating...

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When it comes to grilling season, take it outside and keep it there. Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors. Never use them in a house, garage, trailer, tent or any other enclosed area because of a...

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Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer - and the kickoff to hot dog season, which runs through Labor Day and includes National Hot Dog Month in July. During the season, Americans typically consume 7 billion -...

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Spring is a time of renewal in nature – and for our homes, which can take a beating from the cold and bluster of winter. So in addition to getting outside for leisure pursuits, it’s important to set aside time this...

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In October, nine families in Palmyra were forced to evacuate their homes because of sinkholes on the 300 block of East Cherry Street. In February, another sinkhole caused a building collapse on the property of...

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Bigger might get more attention, but it isn't necessarily better when it comes to choosing your insurance company. In fact, bigger sometimes translates into fewer choices for consumers. Television is filled with...

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