Friday of Memorial Day weekend sees plenty of vehicle traffic
It is the unofficial start to summer and plenty of folks are headed to beach destinations, as experts forecast road trips are the main mode of traveling this Memorial Day weekend.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Cottage cheese baking hack blows up on TikTok: 'Best idea I've ever seen'
People are baking cottage cheese to get extra protein in their diets as experts share cautionary words.
Here are affordable summer vacation destinations for 2024
Most Americans are planning a trip this summer amid rising travel costs and soaring inflation, and some are willing to make financial sacrifices to enjoy a nice vacation, but deals on getaways are available.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Morgan Spurlock, 'Super Size Me' documentary filmmaker, dies at 53
Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker who famously ate only at McDonald's for a month to illustrate the dangers of fast food, has died.
McDonald's menu hikes: McDouble up 168%, McChicken 200% in 10 years
McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.
Precious Moments creator Sam Butcher dies
Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died.
Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
Louisiana crawfish harvest down as much as 90% in shortage that could cripple industry for years
This year has been one of the worst Louisiana crawfish harvests on record.
When is Memorial Day traffic the worst? AAA shares best times to drive
Those planning to drive over Memorial Day weekend 2024 should take note of the best times to hit the road, according to AAA.
Folks plea to preserve the last of the once legendary Garden State Park racetrack
Preservation advocates have pushed a petition to keep the last remaining piece of the once legendary Garden State Park racetrack in Cherry Hill that was built in 1942.
Amtrak service from Philly through NY suspended due to downed power lines
There’s a major headache for commuters along the Northeast corridor Wednesday night as all Amtrak trains between Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station and New York’s Penn Station are temporarily stopped.
Amtrak service between Philly, New York suspended
Service disruptions started around 5:30 p.m. Amtrak officials say it?s due to downed overhead power lines in the area.
Philadelphia Renaissance Faire: Everything you need to know
The Philadelphia Renaissance Faire is taking over the historic Fort Mifflin for three days of family-friendly adventure this Memorial Day Weekend.
American Airlines backtracks after lawyers blame girl, 9, for not seeing hidden camera in bathroom
The airline's attorneys wrote in an answer to the lawsuit involving the 9-year-old from Austin, “She knew or should have known [the compromised lavatory] contained a visible and illuminated recording device." But now, the airline says its outside legal counsel "made an error in the filing."
How old is your car? Average age is hitting new record, data shows
New findings reveal that Americans are holding onto their older vehicles longer due to the high cost of new cars,
McDonald's offering free 6-piece nuggets when ordered on app
McDonald's is offering a free 6-piece Chicken McNuggets on Wednesday, May 22, to customers who order through the McDonald's app, as part of their summer strategy to provide more value and attract app users, following their recent $5 meal deal announcement.
List: Fast food chains offering low-cost deals to lure customers
These fast-food chains have been leaning into deals amid inflation.
Map: These are the country's top cities for parks
Here are the top cities in America for parks, based on access, equity, acreage, investment and amenities.



















