Fire truck sirens cut through traffic noise and warn drivers, but physics and safety regulations determine how far that sound ...

For many families, the hardest conversation about aging is not about money or housing, but about when it is no longer safe to ...

When you’re driving, distractions are incredibly important to avoid – whether it’s eating and drinking, touching your phone ...

Brendan Marcum, who lives in Northside, tells Porter that city noise becomes “regular,” and you get used to it. So when ...

Earbuds pose risks for hearing loss, infections and overstimulation. Experts warn that loud volumes damage inner-ear cells ...

Here is the third part of our playlist of the essential 100 (or so) tunes to come out of Scotland. It marks eleventh year of this rundown of the best Scots tracks of the year.   As ever, in 2025, ...

Cameron sits in northwest Missouri with its classic Main Street that looks like it belongs on a postcard. The brick buildings line the street with old-fashioned charm. You can almost hear the whispers ...

Tucked away on Molokai’s western side, Maunaloa offers an authentic Hawaiian lifestyle that feels like stepping back in time. This former plantation town now offers homes under $400,000 on an island ...

Doors opened at 6:30 p.m. so those attending could enjoy hot cider, coffee or hot chocolate as well as take their pick of the ...

The first monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System in 2026 will take place on Jan. 2 at 11:45 ...

One of the best things about a casino is the noise. We look through the avalanche of endorphin-triggering sound waves you can ...

DELMARVA - Join WBOC as we take a look back at the most-read news stories of the year on WBOC.com and our News App while we ...