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Black ice can be scary and quite dangerous when walking around or driving during winter. Check out this slideshow to avoid injuries/accidents this winter.

Polar-Bear Plunge: Crazy? Rejuvenating? Both?   You’ve seen these people on the news or in your local paper. Maybe you’ve seen them in person at a local park or beach in winter. Maybe you’re even one of them.   Who are they? And why are they jumping into a freezing body of water?   The … More

There’s a lot of pressure to make resolutions to achieve in the new year. Unfortunately, many of us end up failing not too long after. Hence this video:

Thankfully, we have only had light snow in the Springfield area this year. To avoid injuries when shoveling snow use the following tips: 1. Stretch first. Shoveling can be moderate exercise especially when it accumulates. You want to prepare your body for this workout. 2. Maintain proper posture. Use your leg muscles as much as … More

  National Haiku Poetry Day 2014

Giving During the Holidays Without Getting Taken   Every year during the holidays, people in Springfield look for ways to give gifts, not just to family and friends but to those less fortunate. It’s the spirit of the season. Unfortunately, some of the charities out there don’t help people as fully as they claim – … More

Do You Need Winter Tires?   You know it’s coming. Snow and slush. Freezing rain. Maybe even black ice.   But do you know if your tires are ready for all of that?   When driving in Springfield in the wintertime, your tires just might be the most important safety feature on your car. The … More

Holiday Safety Tips for Springfield Pets   The holidays have arrived in Springfield!  For those with one or more four-legged friends in the house, it’s time to go over some safety tips. After all, you want all of your family members to enjoy the festivities – even the furry ones. The American Society for the … More

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle for a Greener Holiday  You may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but really all of us in Springfield should be striving for a green holiday! Let’s face it, with all the wrapping paper, cards, décor and packaging, we create a lot of waste while celebrating the season. So we here … More

  According to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, 25% of businesses involved in a major property disaster do not reopen.Winter will surely bring freezing conditions to much of the U.S. and now is the time to take preventative steps to protect your organization from freezing conditions by utilizing PHLY’s POINT system.   … More