Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observe on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
FBI, law enforcement brace for potential threats during New Year's Eve bash
'I would say overall that, yes, there are threats out there, but we are out there to protect the community day in and day out,' said James Smith of the FBI
New Year's Eve in Philadelphia! Guide to events, fireworks across the city and its suburbs
Here are some New Year's Eve events and fireworks shows taking place across the Delaware Valley, including some daytime family-friendly options.
What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024
Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023
From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.
Turnersville boy honored for hot cocoa Toys for Tots fundraiser
A South Jersey boy has raised more than $29,000 since starting a hot cocoa fundraiser in 2017. He just wrapped another successful holiday campaign to help sick kids and he’s being honored for his generosity.
Philadelphia holiday travel: PHL busy as 85K travel through airport
Philadelphia International Airport projects Tuesday to be the busiest travel day of the holiday travel period with more than 85,000 people arriving and departing from the airport.
1st day of Kwanzaa celebrated in Philadelphia with week's worth of events for families
Philadelphia is celebrating the first day of Kwanzaa and the holiday, created in 1966, highlights African culture.
New year, new laws: From speed cameras to gender-neutral toys, here's what's changing in 2024
In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.
Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays
A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.
Here’s how you can recycle your Christmas trees after the holidays
There are a couple of options available to dispose of your Christmas tree, and here’s what you need to know.
These are the most 'unsafe' cities during the holiday season, research shows
These cities rank as the top 10 most unsafe U.S. cities during the holiday season. See if your area made the list.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.