Beth Dalbey

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Beth Dalbey

Newly minted college graduates aren’t shy about saying what they want in a job, and employers will do well to listen to them, according to Forbes, which just released a ranking of companies that best meet the job expectations of Gen Z workers. In its eighth annual “America’s Best Employers for New Grads,” Forbes and its research partner Statista surveyed more than 100,000 young professionals who have been working less than 10 years at companies that have at least 1,000 employees.

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Beth Dalbey

Thousands of vehicles have been recalled due to the potential failure of brakes, a listeria outbreak that has sickened at least 10 people has been tied to sandwiches, and people who use certain eye drops should immediately stop using them. Recalls featured in this roundup come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Beth Dalbey

The millions of tourists expected at national parks this summer could see long lines, limited hours and fewer guided activities due to the Trump administration’s aggressive downsizing at the agency overseeing these natural treasures. Earlier this year, the Department of Governmental Efficiency cut 1,000 probationary park workers and suspended seasonal hiring. Though a court ruling later reinstated many of these positions, the uncertainty disrupted operations at multiple parks.

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Beth Dalbey

“The neighbor’s dog was barking all night again, and they did nothing to stop it.”Sound familiar? All you wanted to do was open the windows and let in some fresh air and enjoy the peace and quiet of the night, but instead you were serenaded by the neighborhood dogs. Don’t you sometimes wonder, do their owners not hear it? Do they not have ears? Or have they grown so accustomed to their doggos’ barking that it’s no big deal — to them?

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Beth Dalbey

People who live near a golf course are at heightened risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the study found pesticides used to improve the aesthetic appeal of greens and fairways could increase the risk of getting the progressive neurological disorder because the toxins can leach into water supplies or become airborne.