Inexperience behind the wheel combined with some risky driving behaviors make teens more prone to accidents, including deadly ones. One report cited the risk of accidents being higher for teens ages 16-19 than for any other age group. Here are the top findings: During the first few months after getting a license, a 16-year-old’s crash […]

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports on the top workplace safety violations, to show employers what they need to address to remove serious workplace hazards. OSHA performed 24,333 total inspections in 2021, up from 21,710 the previous year. Here’s what topped the list: Fall protection to shield employees walking or working […]

A growing number of people are reportedly incorporating a new trend to help them through divorce: a coach. With divorce being one of the most stressful life experiences – according to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale – the challenges of ending a marriage can be all-consuming. As a result, some individuals bring in a […]

The impact of a criminal record can touch many aspects of one’s life: employment, family relationships, and a loss of some freedoms. But one Pennsylvania woman was surprised recently when she discovered that she had been banned from Airbnb after a background check. The background check flagged a criminal conviction for opiate possession 9 years […]

Staffing shortages aren’t just impacting nursing homes. News reports say they are also affecting the survey agencies that check in on nursing homes to ensure safety in operations and care of residents. Nearly 30 percent of nursing homes have not received what is known as their “standard survey,” a comprehensive inspection that is to be […]

While being in jail does mean the forfeit of some freedoms, prisoners do retain a number of constitutional protections. A handbook compiled by the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project provides an overview of prisoner rights in Pennsylvania based on both state and federal court decisions. Here are some of the major ones: Access to the Courts […]

A new report shows a growing number of burned out physicians are turning to drugs or alcohol, according to an article in Changing America. The 2022 State of Mental Health: American Healthcare Workers Report revealed a mental health crisis in the healthcare industry, in part fueled by the pressures of the pandemic, and causing a […]

An interactive website offers a unique view on gun violence in Philadelphia, tracking not only shootings but age, race, police involvement, and more. The Philadelphia Shooting Victims Dashboard is a project of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence to help gun violence data become more accessible and call attention to rising statistics. At the start […]

A woman injured in a shooting at a Pennsylvania Airbnb has sued the company, alleging that their negligence led to the violence. There were reportedly over 200 people at the rental when the shooting took place, many of them underage. The plaintiff, who was shot in the leg when trying to leave, is accusing Airbnb […]

Pickup trucks may be popular, but their passenger safety ratings are not always the best, according to a recent article in Motor Biscuit. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) cautions buyers to check the safety ratings for their particular make and model. Since 2012, the IIHS has used crash tests to rate truck safety. […]