Easter Sunday 2026: What’s open and closed

Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed

The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.

Irish in Philadelphia: America 250
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The FOX 29 News team takes a closer look at Irish roots in Philadelphia as the nation's 250th Birthday approaches. 

Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Road closures and parking restrictions

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, organized by the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association, will kick off Sunday, March 15 at 11:15 a.m., celebrating 250 years of Irish contributions to America with a procession through the city’s historic core.

New Jersey celebrates St. Patrick's Day 'the hardest,' study says

A new study revealed where St. Patrick's Day celebrations are intensifying in the United States, and where they are losing momentum.

Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week

Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.

Was Saint Valentine real? The murky history of Valentine's Day

From drunken debauchery to a feast for a saint, there are multiple theories about the history of Valentine’s Day.

What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026

With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.

Here's how much Philadelphia spends on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day spending is expected to reach record highs this year, but Philadelphia is often a hidden gem for couples.

Love is in The Ladies Room: Meet Don & Nona
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Welcome to a special love edition of 'The Ladies Room' with co-hosts Kathy Orr, Shiba Russell and Kamryn Scrivens as they are joined by longtime married couple, Don and Nona Procopio who both met at McGillin's Olde Ale House.

Wawa Welcome America 2026: What to expect from this year's historic July 4th celebration in Philly

Welcome America has announced the first round of programming for the 2026 Wawa Welcome America festival, which will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a 16-day lineup of historic events, expanded parades, and more fireworks than ever before.

McDonald’s unveils McNugget Caviar Kits ahead of Valentine’s Day

McDonald’s is launching the limited-time special offer just in time for Valentine’s Day and here’s how you can get a kit.