Talking Turkey: Safely Frying the Best Bird
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time filled with loving family, good friends and of course, delicious food. But it’s also one of the top holidays for trips to the emergency room. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, almost three times as many cooking fires happen Thanksgiving Day than any other time of the year. Here’s […]
Haunted Places Series: Eastern State Penitentiary
Location: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaArchitectural Style: GothicBuilt: 1829 Located near the bustling center of Philadelphia, Eastern State Penitentiary blends right in alongside the city’s historic architecture. Yet while the outside may seem picturesque, the sprawling compound’s interior is marred by a darker past. Designed to be a place for inmates to redeem themselves from their crimes, Eastern […]
Haunted Places Series: Jefferson Hotel
Location: Jefferson, TexasArchitectural Style: VictorianBuilt: 1850-1851 We’re off to the Lone Star State as our search continues for the most haunted places. The seemingly inconspicuous Jefferson Hotel, situated in the small town of Jefferson, Texas near the Louisiana border has served as a cotton warehouse, brothel and a speakeasy. Today it’s a lovely historical hotel, […]
