Presidents Day 2024: Holiday trivia and fun facts about Washington's Birthday
Presidents Day is an informal term for the actual holiday we celebrate every year: Washington’s Birthday.
Why did George Washington have two birthdays?
A fun fact about George Washington is that the first president has “two birthdays" because of the way that time was kept for the first 20 years of his life.
Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
What's open and closed on Presidents Day
The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.
Atlanta mayor officiates at Valentine's Day wedding for 11 couples
Love filled Piedmont Park on Valentine's Day as Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens officiated at a mass wedding.
South Fulton celebrates love, community with Senior Valentine Sweetheart Day Party
The city of South Fulton celebrated senior citizens for Valentine’s Day with a brunch and day party.
90-year-olds find love taking out trash at Chicago-area senior living community
Neither of them had given any thought to the possibility of dating again after losing their spouses of 60+ years. Then they met in the trash room on their floor. A couple of months later, they started dating.
Here's what happens when metallic balloons touch power lines, PG&E warns
This Valentine’s Day, Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the country’s largest power companies, is warning people on why it’s a bad idea to let metallic balloons fly into the air.
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Mardi Gras Photos: New Orleans bids another joyous ‘Fat Tuesday’ farewell to Carnival season
New Orleans bade a typically joyous goodbye to Carnival season Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades, street parties and what amounted to a massive outdoor costume festival around the bars and restaurants in the French Quarter.
Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2024
List of Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras celebrations in metro Atlanta area on Feb. 13, 2024.
Mardi Gras 2024: Stone Mountain celebrates with umbrella parade, dance
Residents of Stone Mountain brought it back to the Big Easy at the 2024 Mardi Gras Dance & Umbrella Parade on Saturday.
Sad about a breakup? PF Chang's Valentine's Day freebee is for the broken-hearted
PF Chang’s Valentine’s Day promotion – free dumplings for people who’ve been dumped – is available all month long.
Lunar New Year 2024: The year of the wood dragon
Lunar New Year 2024 is the year of the wood dragon.
Married people are more happy than those who aren't, study says
Adults who are married are happier than those who aren't, according to a new Gallup Poll.
Here are the top Valentine's Day scams reported to the BBB
While Valentine’s Day marks a time to do something nice for a special someone, criminals use it as an opportunity to exploit people through scams. Here's what the Better Business Bureau wants you to look out for.
Sweethearts candy: History of the classic conversation hearts
Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.
Send St. Jude Valentine’s Day cards to children this holiday
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.
Shake Shack becomes 'Love Shack' for lovers seeking last-minute Valentine's Day plan
Shake Shack is offering a $80 prix fixe tasting menu on Valentine's Day.
Love in the states: WalletHub ranks best and worst states for singles in 2024
As Valentine's Day approaches, the quest for love intensifies across the nation. WalletHub's latest survey unveils the romantic landscapes of America, pinpointing the best and worst states for singles.