Today is ‘International Women’s Day’. This day has also been dubbed ‘A Day Without a Woman’. The organizers of January’s Women’s March in Washington D.C. are calling on women to take the day off and not spend any money to show their economic strength and impact on American society. The U.S. Census Bureau reports women…
Mother Nature is once again flexing her muscle. In the forecast for this weekend is SNOW! But just how much are we expected to receive? It’s too early to tell, although area meteorologists are saying the wintry mix is headed our way Saturday evening into Sunday. There is a low pressure system being closely watched…
So today is an oxymoron! It’s Oreo Cookie Day & Dentist Day! A chance to eats lots of your favorite treats and then head to the dentist. On March 6, 1912, the first Oreo was sold to a grocer in Hoboken, New Jersey. Since that time, more than 345 billion Oreo cookies have been consumed.…
This day is a parent’s dream come true. It’s ‘National Un-Plug Day’ where we are encouraged to detach ourselves from electronic devices. Of course this day makes me very happy because I feel my kids are on their electronic devices WAY TOO much. They are constantly checking Instagram and snap chatting their friends. But am…
Today we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of National Read Across America Day, and it is also the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers will be encouraging kids, teens, and parents to get involved and read a book! This is reportedly the largest reading celebration in the country and education…
I don’t know if I should laugh or cry! Thirteen-year-old Danielle Bregoli, affectionately known as ‘Cash Me Ousside Girl’, makes $30k for appearances in the U.S. and $40k if she travels out of the country. Really? $30k for an appearance for a self proclaimed bad girl? That’s more money than many people make in one…
Most people refer to the day before the start of Lent as ‘Fat Tuesday’. In the Frederick Region, we affectionately call this day ‘Kinkling Day’. So, what are kinklings and why do we love them? Kinklings are mainly sold in bakeries on Shrove Tuesday. These tasty treats are German. They are made from a yeast…
Talk about awkward! If you skipped the Oscars last night you missed one big mistake. Presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway announced ‘La La Land’ as the winner for best picture when it was ‘Moonlight’ had taken home the top prize. Here is video from Sunday’s show!
It looks like the warm sunny weather in February is coming at a price. People are starting to suffer with spring allergies. Pollen is one of the most common allergens in the United States. Pollen is an airborne allergen, which is picked up and carried by the wind. Different types of trees, grasses and weeds create…
The winning Powerball ticket was sold in Indiana! The numbers are 10-13-28-52-61 and Powerball 2. During the drawing, it was announced that the jackpot jumped to an estimated $435 million. Others became millionaires Wednesday night! A Match 5 winner with Power Play for $2 million was sold in New Jersey, and there were four Match 5…