On this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm and collects a charge in a Leyden jar when the kite is struck by lightning, enabling him to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning. Franklin became interested …

Originally Posted: May 31, 2013 at www.insidebiz.com

By Lydia Wheeler

lydia.wheeler@insidebiz.com

David Reavis is tired of drinking bad whiskey.

So, to please his palate, the Chesapeake resident is working to open his own distillery on a friend’s farm – The …

Mother’s Day is a celebration that was conceived to honor mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated throughout the world on various days depending on the cultural influences of the particular country. However …