Articles by Katie McFadden
Ben Roethlisberger Car Accident: Internet Hoax Claims Steelers Quarterback Breaks Both Legs
Ben Roethlisberger broke both of his legs in a car accident. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the Pittsburg Steelers quarterback didn't break his legs because he was never in a car accident. Roethlisberger is the victim of an Internet hoax.
National Walking Day: Top 10 Most Walkable Cities in America
Did you know today, April 3 is National Walking Day? As part of an initiative by the American Heart Association, National Walking Day is a large effort to get people on their feet and to bring awareness to the health benefits of walking. To celebrate he day, the American Heart Association ranked the most walkable cities. Some cities are designed to be walk while others are not very accessible without a vehicle or some sort of reliable transportation. Big cities like New York City, Chicago and Boston are made for pedestrians and they offer plenty for walkers to see while they get some exercise. Some smaller cities like Charlotte, Nashville and Memphis are pretty inaccessible without a vehicle. The American Heart Association is encouraging people to get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day, so today is the perfect day to get started. Startwalkingnow.org reads, “employees are encouraged to wear sneakers to work and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. It's a great way to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and to give your coworkers a friendly push toward a healthier life.” On WalkScore.com, they’ve ranked America’s most walkable cities. They took certain variables into consideration such as population, density, proximity to amenities and how easy it is to get around without needing a car. These are the most walkable cities in America according to WalkScore.com. New York City- 85.3 2. San Francisco- 84.9 3. Boston- 79.2 4. Chicago- 74.3 5. Philadelphia- 74.1 6. Seattle- 73.7 7. Washington D.C.- 73.2 8. Miami- 72.5 9. Minneapolis- 69.3 10. Oakland- 68.2 In the most walkable city, New York, Little Italy, SoHo and the Flatiron District are the most walkable neighborhoods. San Francisco’s most walkable neighborhood are Chinatown, the Financial District and Tenderloin. Boston’s Bay Village, Chinatown and Beacon Hill are the most walkable neighborhoods in the third most walkable city.
Jesus Portrait Taken Down: Ohio School District Removes Religious Painting Due to Lawsuit
A Jesus portrait was taken down from an Ohio school district because of a federal lawsuit against the display. The portrait was hanging in the Jackson City School district since 1947.
Hotels Allow Guests To Take Classes & Make Their Own Souvenirs
Don't like the souvenirs in the hotel gift shop? Certain hotels allow guests to make their own souvenirs to take home.
Body Towed in Car: Woman's Body Found Three-Days After Crash
The body of a woman was found in a towed car this week after a state trooper failed to notice that the missing woman was in the vehicle.
'Game of Thrones' Season 3: Special Exhibit Opens in New York City
Attention Game of Thrones fans! Just in time for the start of Season 3, a special temporary exhibit for the show has opened in New York City.
Travel Tips For Women Traveling Alone
Travel can be an enjoyable experience but female tourists might want to be more cautious when traveling, especially when traveling abroad and alone.
National Autism Awareness Month: JetBlue Hosts Special Program to Introduce Travel to Children With Autism
For National Autism Awareness Month, JetBlue is hosting a special program from families with children who have autism. Through their "Wings for Autism" program, JetBlue is helping make travel easier for children with special needs.
'Gate to Hell in Turkey: Italian Archaeologists Discover Pluto's Gate
The "gate to hell" was found in Turkey by Italian archaeologists. The "gate to hell" was found in Turkey by Italian archaeologists.
April Fool's Day 2013: JetBlue Gives Everyone Named April a Credit for Flights on April 1
To celebrate April Fool's Day, JetBlue did something pretty cool which wasn't a joke. Everyone named April who flew on April 1st received a JetBlue credit for the amount of the fare that they paid for their flight.
Lollapalooza 2013 Lineup: The Cure, Mumford & Sons and The Killers Among Lineup for Chicago Music Festival
The Lollapalooza 2013 lineup has been revealed and it is sure to be a great time! With bands like The Cure, Mumford & Sons and the Killers headlining, the Chicago music fest is going to be one of the best yet.
Adele Weight Jab: Joan Rivers Pokes Fun at Singer's Weight
Joan Rivers will not lighten up on Adele's body. She recently took a jab at Adele's weight on several occasions and she doesn't seem to be sorry about it.
Federal Budget Cuts Cause Delays for Cruise Ship Passengers
Cruise ships are starting to see the impact of the federal budget cuts. Passengers on the Carnival Freedom had to wait hours disembark at a South Florida port.
Large Hotel Group to Offer Free Internet With a Catch
Want free Internet while staying at a hotel? Chances are you might be able to, but since nothing in life is truly free, the "free" Internet comes with a catch.
Sea Lion Relaxes in a Hotel Lounge Chair in California [VIDEO]
A little sea lion decided that she needed a vacation! Hotel owners in California recently found a baby seal lounging in a chair.
San Diego Hotels: Best Hotels for Easter 2013 Vacation
Spring is the perfect time for a trip to San Diego and there are several hotels that are perfect for a family-friendly Easter 2013 vacation or spring break.
Richard Griffiths Dies: Vernon Dursley of the 'Harry Potter' Films Dead at 65
Richard Griffiths, better known as Uncle Vernon Dursley from the "Harry Potter" films has died. The actor passed away at age 65.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Death Due to Natural Causes
A cruise ship death that was first called suspicious has now been ruled due to natural causes. The FBI ruled out foul play in the death of a 64-year-old Virginia woman on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship.
Least Sexy Cities in America According to MissTravel.com
Some people book their trips to a sexy location like Paris, Hawaii, Barcelona or Bora Bora, but there are also some pretty un-sexy places. According to MissTravel.com, the least sexy city in America is Greensboro, North Carolina.
Finland Hotel Seeks a 'Professional Sleeper' To Try Out Hotel Rooms
Do you love to sleep? A hotel in Finland is looking for a "professional sleeper" to test out one of their hotel rooms and write about it.
Finland Hotel Seeks a 'Professional Sleeper' To Try Out Hotel Rooms
Do you love to sleep? A hotel in Finland is looking for a "professional sleeper" to test out one of their hotel rooms and write about it.
India's Jet Airways Issues Apology For Death of Passenger's Cat
An Indian airline has released an apology after a passenger's cat was run over before a flight.
Budweiser Clydesdale Farm to Open to Public on April 1
Do you love the Budweiser Clydesdales commercials? With the Warn Springs Ranch in Missouri opening soon, you can meet them up close-even newborns.
Boxer Robert Guerrero Arrested For Gun Possession at JFK Airport
Boxer Robert Guerrero was arrested at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport on Thursday after attempting to board a plane with a handgun in his bag.
Lion Kills Heron: Lion Goes on a Hunt at a Zoo in Amsterdam [VIDEO]
You can take the lion out of the wild, but you can't take the wild out of the lion. That's what visitors to a zoo in Amsterdam learned after a lion killed a heron right before their eyes.
TSA Agent Accidentally Pepper Sprays Five Coworkers, Thinking It Was a Laser Pointer
Six Transportation Security Administration workers were hospitalized after one airport security screener accidentally sprayed five of his coworkers with a can of pepper spray that he was playing around with.
Delta Ends Policy of Transfering Reward Miles After Death
Delta Air Lines recently got rid of their policy in which customers were allowed to transfer miles to friends and family after death. The change has loyal customers pretty upset.
Disney Awards Disabled Man $8K After He Got Stranded on It's a Small World Ride
Disneyland awarded a disabled man $8,000 after the It's A Small World ride broke down, forcing him to listen to the theme song continuously for 30 minutes.
Top 11 Hotel Restaurants According to OpenTable.com
Restaurants can be a big part of the hotel experience. To help foodies find the best of the best, reservation site OpenTable.com, named the best 100 U.S. restaurants and 11 of those happen to be hotel restaurants.
Lambs Break Into Easter Tourist Attraction and Eat Chocolate Eggs
Two lambs couldn't wait to dig in to their Easter goodies. They broke into a popular tourist attraction and tried to eat millions of chocolate eggs.
