[ad_1] The first World Heritage City in the United States offers plenty of attractions for visitors. Whether you’re in Philadelphia to take in historic sites like the Liberty Bell and Independence National Historical Park, or you’re on the hunt for famous “Rocky” filming locations and cheesesteaks, there’s an expertly guided tour for you. Factoring in
[ad_1] By Michelle AndrewsKaiser Health News Hospital costs for women who had no maternal or obstetric risk factors to complicate childbirth ranged from less than $2,000 to nearly $12,000, the analysis of discharge data found. The wide variation in cost means that for expectant parents, it can pay to shop around. The variability was surprising,
[ad_1] Social Security claiming strategies Your Social Security payment amount is determined by how much you earn while working and when you elect to start receiving payments. Married individuals are additionally eligible for spousal and survivor’s payments. But there are many strategies you can use to increase how much you will receive in retirement. Here’s
[ad_1] JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — State officials are investigating a boat explosion in central Iowa that injured three people over the Memorial Day weekend. The explosion happened late Monday afternoon on Saylorville Lake, north of Des Moines, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday in a news release. Investigators said gas fumes had accumulated
[ad_1] Last month, the Diocese of Memphis announced it would cease operations of Jubilee Catholic Schools, a network serving more than 1,400 of the city’s disadvantaged students. Jubilee had become financially unsustainable. The diocese didn’t have the money to keep the schools afloat, and the low-income families they served couldn’t pay the tuition necessary to
[ad_1] A guided tour of Napa Valley will not only provide you with an experienced guide and their knowledge of the region, but also a safe and easy way to explore as you sample the region’s best wine. These tours, determined by U.S. News to be some of the best available using expert input and
[ad_1] Scientists have envisioned a time in medicine when patients no longer have to undergo trial and error to determine which drugs will help treat or cure them when they are sick – and that era may be coming soon, as hospitals and medical centers are gathering information on patients and sequencing their genes. “In
[ad_1] Water views A retirement home with water views doesn’t come cheap in any part of the country. But there are a few places where you can retire near a lake, river or bay and not bust your retirement budget. These places have plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming and other outdoor recreational activities.
[ad_1] SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A New York City man and a New Jersey woman were killed in a head-on crash on a major highway in central Jersey, authorities said. Michael Santana, 24, of Staten Island, was driving his car northbound on Route 130 in South Brunswick when he lost control of the vehicle
[ad_1] The Parkland shooting has galvanized people across the country to demand that elected officials do something about gun violence besides just think and pray about it. The signs aren’t promising. Can anything be done? Sure – but probably not by politicians. Governments everywhere are growing in impotence due to a host of tectonic global
[ad_1] There is so much to see and do in Miami – and so many ways to experience it, whether that’s on the water, in the sky, on foot or by bus. If you’ve come to admire the gorgeous celebrity mansions, party on South Beach, wander among the murals of Wynwood or eat your way
[ad_1] Each year, trendspotters try to identify shifts in the hiring of new leaders at the nation’s hospitals: veteran hospital CEOs? Doctors with management skills? Successful insiders? Outsiders from other industries? All of the above? Hiring trends matter because they hint at new directions in an evolving health marketplace. With turnover at a near record
[ad_1] The coronavirus pandemic has forced many shops and businesses to stay closed in order to help keep citizens safe. While people are practicing social distancing, they should consider the areas in their life where they can skip a trip to a repair shop or store – even if it’s open for business – to
[ad_1] WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A second victim in a deadly shooting in Wichita last week has died of his injuries, police said. Jahbreel Rounds, 19, of Wichita, died in a hospital Monday from injuries he received in a shooting Thursday that also killed 21-year-old Earnest Jefferson, police said in a news release Tuesday. Both
[ad_1] Roughly 13,000 Americans are killed by a gun in a homicide every year (this does not include the more than 20,000 Americans who commit suicide using a gun every year). Let’s put that in perspective. During the deadliest year for Americans of the Vietnam War in 1968, 16,899 Americans died. During the Korean War,
[ad_1] South of Naples and northwest of Everglades National Park sits Marco Island, a small haven popular among retirees and families. Tigertail Beach Park is a top choice for families thanks to its playground, boardwalks, concessions and restrooms, while South Marco Beach is a convenient option for those staying at Marco Island’s top hotels. Vacationers