Pam Franz - State Farm Agent

10/17/2026

Daylight Saving Time ends in two weeks, on Sunday, November 1. The time changes at 2:00 a.m., when most people are asleep. Consider changing your clocks before bed on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, to avoid confusion in the morning! 🎃

Of course, not all states abide by Daylight Saving Time. Most of the states do, but Hawaii and most of Arizona do not. One notable exception in Arizona is the Navajo Nation—they do observe Daylight Saving Time. The U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands also do not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Common perception is that Daylight Saving Time was created to help farmers gain more time in the fields. However, that lore isn't true. The United States started using Daylight Saving Time in 1918 during World War I to help reduce the use of electricity.

Learn more about Daylight Saving Time at Almanac.com/DST

10/16/2026

My team made me feel so special on y this Boss’s Day🧡💛 I was completely shocked because it was not on my radar at all & they came in early to decorate my office💖🎈🎊 I have beautiful flowers, gifts, decorations, cards and lunch🥗. On this rainy, damp, & dark October Fall morning, this just lifted me so very much! Amy, Lori and David are the best!!

10/15/2026

ROANOKE, Va. – Teen driving deaths in Virginia are on the rise, and safety advocates say families need to act now.

Teen driving deaths in Virginia are on the rise, and safety advocates say families need to act now.

10/14/2026

October is RSV Awareness Month. Every year, millions of adults and children get sick with the respiratory virus, but it can be especially dangerous for babies.

October is RSV Awareness Month. Every year, millions of adults and children get sick with the respiratory virus, but it can be especially dangerous for babies.

10/14/2026

The best way to avoid a costly fix is by checking the heating system before it actually needs to be used, according to a Northern Virginia-based home services contractor.

The best way to avoid a costly fix is by checking the heating system before it actually needs to be used, according to a Northern Virginia-based home services contractor.

10/13/2026

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, my team and I recognize the talents and valuable contributions people with disabilities bring to workplaces and communities like ours every day.

10/13/2026

Meta’s Muse for Small Business is designed to automate tasks such as marketing, customer communication, scheduling, and business analysis, helping owners focus on growth.

Meta’s Muse for Small Business is designed to automate tasks such as marketing, customer communication, scheduling, and business analysis, helping owners focus on growth.

10/10/2026

Weather Alert: As remnants of Hurricane Isaias hit the region this weekend, most areas should see rainfall totals up to 2 inches, but localized totals of 2-4 inches or higher are possible, according to the National Weather Service. (Link in comments.)

10/10/2026

Meta launches Muse for Small Business, an AI agent that connects with tools like QuickBooks, Shopify, Slack and Stripe to automate everyday work.

Meta launches Muse for Small Business, an AI agent that connects with tools like QuickBooks, Shopify, Slack and Stripe to automate everyday work.