Holiday Shopping Safety
With the holidays upon us, how can you stay safe while out and about trying to cross things off of your shopping list? Photo: Shutterstock/ Lucky Business The holidays are upon us, which for many people means a lot more…
Slip and Falls in this Season of Shopping
Is a shopkeeper liable for your injury if you slip and fall on their property? It’s a busy time of year for many of us, full of holiday errands and going from store-to-store shopping for gifts. And while holiday cheer…
Crowd Safety Tips
Do you know what to do if you’re ever in a dangerous crowd situation? The recent news that 10 people were killed in the crush of the crowd at the Astroworld concert in Houston, Texas is tragic, but the awful…
Driving While Stressed During the Holidays
Driving while stressed during the holidays can be as dangerous as driving while texting. Managing your emotions during the holidays can be difficult, especially if you are driving while stressed. We all know that texting and driving is very dangerous,…
Her Fight is My Fight
1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. How to protect yourself, and how to make sure your contribution is making a difference. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and chances are you or someone you…
Leaf-peeping in Virginia
Our home state puts on a glorious show for us every fall — here’s how you can know when fall foliage is at its peak! For the autumn-lovers among us, October is a spectacular month, filled with crisp blue-sky days…
Walk-in Services are Back at the DMV!
Virginia’s DMV is updating the ways you can do business with them. Of the many adjustments we’ve had to make in the name of Covid safety, changes at the Virginia DMV may not have been the most disruptive, but they…
Road Rage Can Be Deadly
Road rage incidents have been on the rise, so remember to keep your cool behind the wheel to avoid an accident. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic and all of the upheavals and difficulties it has caused in our lives, this…
Fire Pit Accidents on the Rise
Once upon a time, summertime backyards were furnished with simple basics like aluminum folding chairs, charcoal grills, and plastic coolers. In recent years the trend has moved toward transforming a home’s outdoor space into another “room” of the house. Yards…
Blood Shortage
Virginia’s blood shortage is especially severe this summer, and you can help! Blood shortages often happen over the summer because schools and businesses are less likely to hold blood drives, and people are on vacation and are not thinking about…