December 22, 2024 New Philadelphia Law Makes It Illegal for Cars to Stop in Bike Lanes Traffic fatalities in Philadelphia have been on the rise since 2020, leading the city to be named as one of the most dangerous for cyclists in all the country. Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the “Get Out the Bike Lane” bill just last week. The bill makes it illegal for motor vehicles to stop in any … Read More »
December 13, 2024 Holiday Tips: Stay Safe This Season According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), December is a particularly dangerous month for drivers, especially during the holidays. Between Christmas and New Year’s Day alone, nearly 30-40 percent of all fatal accidents involve alcohol consumption. Over the past five years, nearly 5,000 drunk-driving fatalities nationally occurred during December. Winter weather and increased … Read More »
October 25, 2024 Assault Allegations Against Rideshare Companies Keep Growing Popular rideshare companies Uber and Lyft are warning investors that their brands may undergo “future damages” due to allegations from thousands of passengers who claim they were victims of serious driver misconduct. According to Uber’s internal data, which the company touched on during recent filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and released to … Read More »
October 21, 2024 Tips for a Safe Halloween Halloween and spooky should go hand-in-hand, but not when it comes to safety. According to Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), children are over two times as likely to be struck and killed by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year. Even things like costumes and decorations can create potential hazards – … Read More »
October 21, 2024 School Bus Safety Tips In honor of National School Bus Safety Week, which runs through the third full week in October each year, we have compiled some important tips. This year the event runs from October 21st to 25th. According to the National Association for Pupil Transportation, or NAPT, the active and evolving public education program provides an excellent … Read More »
October 2, 2024 FDA Approves AirPods with Hearing Aid Features Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval to software that enables Apple AirPods Pro 2 (along with other compatible AirPod devices) to function as hearing aids when paired with an iOS 18-compatible iPhone or iPad. A quick Google search reveals that the average price for adult hearing aids is between $2,000 … Read More »
August 12, 2024 Safety Checklist: Back to School Class will soon be in session. Now is the right time to refresh your memory on some important back to school safety tips! Every year as summer winds down, the National Safety Council (NSC) releases recommendations on how parents and caregivers can best keep kids healthy and safe throughout the school year. We have compiled some … Read More »
July 23, 2024 Dozens of Young Lives Lost Each Year from Being Left in Hot Cars It is never a bad idea to have a brief refresher course on how dangerous it is to leave a child in a vehicle, no matter how short the time may be. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 970 children have died from heatstroke, a life-threatening condition that occurs when … Read More »
July 17, 2024 As High Temps Sweep the Nation, Remember Heat Safety Last summer was the hottest recorded summer in 2,000 years – and this summer has over a 60% chance of being even hotter. Millions of people in the tri-state area seek refuge from scorching temperatures at the beach or pool, cooling down along with family and friends. With plenty of the summer season still left … Read More »
