Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel time of the year. According to the AAA, there will be more than 55 million Americans hitting the roads and taking to the skies this year. This high traffic volume, and an overall increase of more than one million expected travelers, could make the roads a bit more dangerous.  

Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November. This holiday is a day to enjoy family and be thankful for life’s blessings. Joining Smart Talk is Chef Donna Desfor to talk about holiday food preparation and much more.

The United States is preparing for a potentially dangerous flu season this winter. This is based on data from Australia who have experienced one of their deadliest flu seasons on record. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention uses Australia as a predictor for our flu season.

The statistics are alarming: nearly one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over her lifetime. This year it is estimated that 268,600 new cases will be diagnosed. For Pennsylvania, the CDC ranks the state 11 out of 50 in breast cancer occurrences.

Many myths and misconceptions surround black bears. For instance, they are not always black, some are a cinnamon color. Depending on where they live, black bears exhibit different “denning” times, pelt color and movement patterns, so there are unique qualities within the population.

In the past four years, 26 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard have died by suicide. The problem is so significant that Governor Tom Wolf instituted a Task Force to help mitigate the influx of suicides in the civilian-soldier population.

When a family member or friend passes away, capturing their memories can be a challenging process. Obituaries are an essential part of someone’s life and an important way to continue someone’s legacy. However, are we prepared to write an obituary?