As alcohol consumption continues to decrease, some states are raising a full and defiant glass in the face of sobriety. A recent poll from the World Population Review found that two small but mighty states take the lead for alcohol consumption. New Hampshire, which boasts the banner of “live free or die,” tops the list … Read more
Talk about a bad bite. With millions of international visitors to the US for the World Cup, on top of the usual domestic travelers, this summer is a busy time for travel and dining out. Which means, the risk for food poisoning also increases, as one state has unfortunately been crowned with the highest rates … Read more
Convenience store chain Wawa is recalling certain company-branded drinks due to an undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects 16-ounce bottles of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Wawa Diet Lemonade and Wawa Fruit Punch. All four drinks are produced by the Wawa Beverage Company. Wawa said in a press release that the products are … Read more
Get outta here. With summer in full swing, one of the many complaints from local beach goers is that people don’t respect others’ space when arranging an elaborate setup in the sand. A study by Beach.com revealed that 92% of Americans have admitted to engaging in this rude behavior, also known as “beach sprawling” — … Read more
Several popular beaches along the Maryland and Delaware coast were closed to swimming after medical waste, including needles, washed ashore last week. Swimming was prohibited at beaches that included Ocean City, Maryland, and Fenwick Island, Delaware, and both state and federal beaches on Assateague Island, which is part of Maryland and Virginia. In a social … Read more
DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK, Del. — On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It’s nowhere near as easy as the summer evenings of his own childhood, with only a few in this large wetland between a bay and the … Read more
Beaches are a place of relaxation, fun and, in some cases, strange laws. In a general sense, a lot of beaches follow the same basic rules. Don’t litter. Leave your furry friend home. No glass containers or bottles. Some beaches around the United States have more specific laws for visitors to keep in mind. Here are … Read more
A woman who nearly died from carbon monoxide poisoning is lucky to be alive after the SOS feature on her Apple Watch dialed emergency services. Natalie Nasatka of Delaware said her “survival instincts kicked in” when she randomly woke up feeling weak, dizzy, and short of breath around 8 a.m. on Dec 29. Feeling more off … Read more
A nationwide shortage of drugs that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has forced some patients to shell out hundreds more for pricey, brand-name alternatives. A new analysis from USA Today found that the prices that retail community pharmacies pay for common ADHD medications have outpaced inflation, and in some cases, have doubled or tripled in the … Read more
The Delawareans had a presidential showdown. Aubrey Plaza revealed Friday that she and the future president of the United States had a “stare-down” while attending a “Joe Biden youth leadership conference” when she was 16 years old. “The whole point of the conference was to allow students to speak out on different issues,” the 38-year-old … Read more
The ordinary brown brick building, tucked within a nondescript block on a street in Delaware, would probably not garner much attention if it weren’t for the razor wire and armed guards outside — hints that something important lay inside, possibly even precious. Fort Knox it is not. But the stash of collectibles the building holds … Read more