Drive through a suburban neighborhood in October, and you will likely find yards filled with inflatable witches, animatronic grim reapers, makeshift graveyards bearing witty sayings on tombstones, and bony hands reaching out from the soil. Decorating for Halloween has become big business, with
Millions of visitors travel to Munich, Germany, each year to take part in a celebration of Bavarian culture known as Oktoberfest. Although the name implies that the world’s largest Volks-fest (people’s festival) occurs in October, the majority of Oktoberfest actually happens in September, and runs from between 16 and 18 days. For 2025, Oktoberfest begins […]
As hurricane season enters its peak activity, PSEG Long Island reminds customers to prepare ahead of time for disasters and emergencies. “Natural disasters and other emergencies can disrupt access to goods and services that support our day-to-day lives. Taking the time to prepare and having a plan limits the negative impact an emergency has on […]
It can be bittersweet to say farewell to summer. Months of warm weather and sunshine are hard to beat, providing plenty of opportunities to rest and relax. Just because summer is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean the opportunity to enjoy recreation is in the rearview mirror. Fall is awash in opportunities to enjoy […]
Fans of fall know that few things can beat the crisp, sunny afternoons of October. The early days of the month bring with them comfortable temperatures and beautiful vistas. Summer’s heat and humidity often are things of the past, and time spent outdoors, whether raking leaves or tailgating at a football game, can be quite […]
Fall hiking can be a unique and exciting experience. Thanks to the vibrant foliage, crisp air, and smaller crowds than might be around during summer, fall is a prime time to lace up one’s boots and hit the trails. Beyond the opportunity to check out the amazing foliage displays synonymous with this time of year, […]
The arrival of a new year is celebrated each January 1. But that’s not the only fresh start people celebrate each year. Within the Jewish community, a new year is celebrated months before the first day of January. Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish holiday, the name of which translates to “head of the year.” Rosh […]
Turning on the heat may be the furthest thing from homeowners’ minds come the end of summer or early fall. After all, there are plenty more days of comfortable temperatures to expect over the weeks to come. However, failing to inspect a furnace before it is needed could lay a foundation for cold evenings. Many […]
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