safety

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) made an announcement yesterday that backyard trampolines are too dangerous and that use of them should be 'strongly discouraged.' When did kids become our great-grandmother's good china? Can't take it out, what if it gets a chip?!

Texting and driving is a dangerous combination and it seems no amount of laws or tickets is stopping it from happening. One company's campaign hopes to encourage safer driving (and texting) habits.

The crowds are lighter and the weather seems perfect for a swim in the Atlantic. But, this is the most dangerous time of year to enter the ocean. With all of the rescues this weekend by random folks strolling the beach, should their be harsher punishment if one swims at the beach without a lifeguard?

Wegmans grocery store has been forced to recall several items after the possibility of plastic in the food was discovered.

I did a little experiment on my way to work this morning. I put my lead foot aside and actually drove the speed limit. It was frightening.

Whether it's due to an increase in incidents, reporting, or general awareness, it seems that home and car burglaries are on the rise in our area. Which towns have seen the most action?

It's still early in the season and already there have been numerous tragedies due to rip currents. If you swim in the ocean this is a must read.

It happens all the time, you see a pet or heaven forbid, a child, in a locked car with the windows cracked on a hot day. The driver is nowhere to be found...but just how dangerous is it?

April is Distracted Driving Month. Let's get this picture and article shared and read across Monmouth and Ocean counties and beyond!