Lehigh County’s COVID-19 Relief Nonprofit Block Grant Program Now Accepting Applications | The Valley Ledger
Lehigh County announced that the American Recovery Plan has funding available to eligible nonprofits to be administered in partnership with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Lehigh County, PA, September 1, 2022 – Applications are now available for Lehigh County’s COVID-19 Relief Nonprofit Block Grant Program. In partnership with United Way of the […]
Healthy Interior Design Tips – UrbanMatter
Human health is 80% dependent on the state of the environment. A modern urban dweller spends most of his time indoors – at work and at home. Therefore, his health, mental and physical, largely depends on the quality of this environment. While taking care of a healthy diet and physical activity, do not forget about […]
Tips for disaster preparedness for pets from the Potter League
Hi folks, your friend Tuki here on my perch at the Potter League. I know it has been a pretty dry summer, but we are in the middle of hurricane season – even though we don’t get too many here, thankfully and I thought you might like some tips on how to prepare in case […]
Baylor wins $48.5 million in lawsuit alleging COVID caused property damage
Baylor College of Medicine won a $48.5 million award after Harris County jury found that losses incurred by the medical school in the early phases of the coronavirus pandemic should have been covered by its property insurance. The verdict comes as businesses of all kinds battle with insurers to cover losses incurred from lockdowns, social […]
Beware of Ultraviolet (UV) Wands That Give Off Unsafe Levels of Radiation
Image If you use an ultraviolet wand to disinfect and kill germs — or are thinking about it — be aware that certain brands may produce unsafe levels of radiation and should not be used. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety communication warning consumers that certain UV wands may cause injury to […]
3 Best Steam Mops in 2022, Tested and Reviewed
Steam mop FAQs Jenny McGrath/Insider Can I use a steam mop on a wood floor? “We recommend never using a steam mop on any real wood floor,” said Brett Miller, vice president of Technical Standards, Training, and Certification for the National Wood Flooring Association. He said steam can travel between the cracks and into the […]
What Is RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus?
About a month after US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband adopted their twins, the kids got a cold, which developed into a cough and then trouble breathing. What followed was a “terrifying” health scare, Buttigieg shared in a personal essay, describing the common yet often misdiagnosed sickness known as RSV. Respiratory syncytial virus, […]
Boisterous ‘Bar Rescue’ Host Jon Taffer Christens His Namesake Tavern in Penn Quarter
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Jon Taffer, the spirited reality TV star known for his tough love, no-nonsense approach to the bar business, is as confident a restaurateur as they come. Speaking recently by phone from North Carolina, where he was shooting new episodes of his decade-old Bar Rescue makeover show, Taffer proudly sums up his first D.C. venture in […]
Poor housing promotes asthma ‘triggers,’ and getting help can be hard
Asthma cost the U.S. economy $81 billion in 2013, CDC researchers estimate. But its costs aren’t solely measured in dollars and cents. Shante Brown, a Bay View High School student, lost her mother to an asthma attack when she was just a preschooler. Shante’s own asthma was controlled as a child but worsened as she […]
Sanitary sewer cleanings, inspections September 6 – 10
Residents on the streets listed below may see vehicles, work crews, and small equipment. Work crews will be wearing reflective vests and appropriate identification. Certain conditions may cause this schedule to change. West Hickman 5 Council Districts 3 and 5 Andover Dr Bon Air Dr Chenault Rd Chinoe Rd Cochran Rd Dudley Rd Fairway Dr […]