MCGRUFF: McGruff the Crime Dog is celebrating his birthday this month. McGruff debuted on ABC Schooled in 1980, a year after Dancer Fitzgerald Sample advertising executive Jack Keil created him. Keil also voiced the character when he debuted.

The celebration of his birthday began July 1 and will continue until August. The hashtag #McGruffBirthday2021 is being used on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Those interested can follow his posts through the month-long celebration.

McGruff’s efforts to fight crime have expanded to include counterfeit games and the theft of intellectual property, a testament to his flexibility over the years of representing the National Crime Prevention Council and efforts to increase personal safety and crime awareness across the nation.

McGruff had $100 million in free air time donated in the first year of his existence, which was successful in reaching over 50% of adults. McGruff campaigns continued over the years, covering child abduction, robbery, anti-drug messages, and anti-bullying campaigns.

Remember that October is Crime Prevention Month, so while McGruff celebrates his birthday in July, his favorite month is October.

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WORK/LIFE BALANCE: 1 in 4 Pennsylvanians achieved the ‘perfect work/life balance’ in lockdown, according to a survey conducted by PRPioneer.com.

A survey of 4,500 employees showed that 29% of Pennsylvanians say they have found the perfect work/life balance, while the national average for that discovery is 44%.

In regard to the activities Pennsylvanians opted to try while spending time at home, 25% took to home improvement and gardening, while 19% enjoyed cooking, 13% focused on exercise and 23% opted to escape into the world of a book.

More than one-quarter of those surveyed also stated they were more self-sufficient, growing an herb garden or baking from scratch.