The MetroWest Charity Challenge in support of Edgewood Children’s Ranch (ECR) continues until Dec. 8. We are asking that MetroWest residents donate gift cards from local businesses (in any amount) that ECR can use for ranch and school supplies, family night events, student recognition and other special occasions/needs. Examples of gift cards that would be...

Do you consider Friday the 13th to be unlucky? CNN delves into the cultural origins of this enduring superstition: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/why-friday-13-unlucky-explained/index.html

Still looking for some great tailgating recipes? Try these Top 50 tailgating recipes from the Food Network. Enjoy! https://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/packages/tailgating/food-networks-top-50-tailgating-recipes

Seasonal flu season is here and it’s more important than ever to get your flu shot. Flu shots are usually free with most insurance coverage. For more information about the season flu vaccine, visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm.

Are you planning to carve a pumpkin for Halloween? In Central Florida, we face challenges trying to keep jack-o-lanterns looking fresh. ClickOrlando.com has these helpful tips to make sure your carved pumpkin is ready to show its face on Halloween: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2018/10/26/tips-tricks-to-keep-your-carved-pumpkin-looking-fresh-until-halloween/

Today is National Pumpkin Day, which recognizes a favored autumn decoration and food. This squash is native to North America and the oldest evidence of pumpkin-related seeds dates back to somewhere between 7000 and 5500 BC to seeds found in Mexico. Celebrate with some of these 100 pumpkin-centric recipes: https://www.onceuponapumpkinrd.com/100-pumpkin-recipes-for-national-pumpkin-day/

Today is National Black Cat Day! Black cats get a bad rap, especially during Halloween season, when they’re associated with witches and other scary things. It sounds like spooky fun, but their reputation has real consequences. Experts say black cats are less likely to be adopted and some people even harm them. National Black Cat...

Today is National Cat Day! Yes, we know we just had National Black Cat Day, but that day serves to raise awareness about black cats. National Cat Day was founded to help the public recognize the total number of cats that need to be rescued. The day also encourages cat lovers to celebrate the cats...