While the flu is tracking higher than usual, doctors are specifically warning families about a sharp rise in Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Known as the "100-Day Cough" because of its exhausting longevity, the infection is surging in communities where vaccination rates have dipped. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), the number of confirmed cases in January 2026 is outpacing the five-year average, with significant clusters appearing in the state’s … [Read more...]

Health officials in Charleston and the Eastern Panhandle are issuing a new advisory this week as a sharp rise in a highly contagious respiratory illness begins to impact communities across the Mountain State. While West Virginia hospitals have been managing the winter flu season, doctors are reporting a concerning uptick in Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Often called the "100-Day Cough" due to its exhausting longevity, the bacterial infection is surging in areas with high commuter traffic and … [Read more...]

A highly contagious respiratory illness is spreading rapidly through the Commonwealth this week, prompting health officials from Northern Virginia to Lynchburg to issue urgent advisories. While hospitals have been bracing for the peak of flu season, doctors are reporting a concerning rise in Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Known as the "100-Day Cough" because of its grueling duration, the bacterial infection is surging in communities where vaccination rates have dipped or immunity has … [Read more...]

If you drive along Route 16 in Adams County, near the Maryland border, you might notice a mountain that looks… odd. There are massive concrete intake towers poking out of the forest and antennas bristling from the summit. Locals in Blue Ridge Summit and Waynesboro know better than to get too close. This is Raven Rock Mountain Complex, also known as "Site R." It is arguably the most secretive, heavily guarded location in Pennsylvania—and if you try to visit, you won’t just be turned away; … [Read more...]

Health officials in Columbus are issuing a new advisory this week as a highly contagious respiratory illness begins to spike across the Buckeye State, complicating an already intense winter viral season. While many Ohioans are focused on the fluctuating flu numbers, doctors are urging families to be on high alert for Pertussis (Whooping Cough)—commonly known as the "100-Day Cough" due to its lingering and exhausting nature. According to data released by the Ohio Department of Health this … [Read more...]

Health officials in Annapolis are issuing an urgent advisory this week as a highly contagious respiratory illness begins to surge across the state, complicating an already busy winter viral season. While Maryland hospitals have been managing flu and RSV cases since December, doctors are now flagging a sharp increase in Pertussis (Whooping Cough)—often called the "100-Day Cough" due to its lingering and exhausting symptoms. Surveillance data indicates that the outbreak, which began in … [Read more...]

State health officials are issuing a new warning to Delaware residents this week as a sharp rise in a highly contagious respiratory illness begins to fill local urgent care centers. While the flu and post-holiday viral surge have been the primary focus, doctors in the First State are urging families to be on high alert for Pertussis (Whooping Cough)—the "100-Day Cough" that is currently surging across the Mid-Atlantic region. According to data released this week, Delaware is seeing a … [Read more...]

Warning for Parents: Infants may not "whoop" or cough at all. Instead, they may struggle to breathe or turn blue (apnea). If you see this, seek emergency care immediately. Why is This Happening Now? Pennsylvania health experts point to "waning immunity" as the primary driver. Most adults received their Pertussis vaccine (Tdap) as children, but protection fades after about 10 years. The current surge is being driven largely by high school/college students and adults passing the … [Read more...]

Delaware might be small, but the battle for its grocery aisles is getting huge. 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the First State, moving beyond the "will they, won't they" rumors of the past decade into concrete construction projects. From the "Costco Saga" in Sussex County finally hitting a breaking point to the discount wars heating up in New Castle, here is the breakdown of Delaware’s grocery landscape for 2026. Costco: The Sussex County Breakthrough? For years, the rumor … [Read more...]

The grocery landscape in Maryland is undergoing its most dramatic shift in a decade. 2026 is defined by a clear "out with the old, in with the new" dynamic: as legacy chains shrink their footprints, aggressive national challengers are swooping in to claim the territory. From the most anticipated grand opening in Montgomery County history to the arrival of a West Coast "treasure hunt" grocer, here is what is changing in Maryland’s food scene this year. Wegmans: The Rockville Countdown is … [Read more...]