‘Red, White and Blue To-Do’ festivities kick off in Old City despite on-going strike
The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District’s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.
July 4th fireworks: How to stay safe during the holiday weekend
As the 4th of July nears, safety becomes more of a concern. Here are some safety tips for the busy holiday weekend:
Alabama man shares patriotic pressure washer art: ‘Happy Independence Day!’
It takes about three years for Ron Burkett's driveway to get dirty enough to warrant a pressure washing.
Spirit Halloween to hire 50,000 workers for the upcoming season
Spirit Halloween is hiring thousands of seasonal workers for more than 1,500 stores in 2025. Here's what to know.
Juneteenth celebrations held across Delaware Valley
Many events were held across the region Thursday in honor of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day Union soldiers announced to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, they were free.
Philadelphia fireworks 2025: Where to watch fireworks for July 4th
When it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July, nothing compares to some dazzling fireworks - and there's no shortage of awe-inspiring displays to enjoy. Here's where you can catch a show in the sky!
Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth celebrations scale back as corporate sponsors pull support
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Father's Day spending expected to spike to $24 billion this year, report finds
Father’s Day spending is set to hit a record $24B this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what shoppers are buying.
Travelers hit the roads in NJ, DE, Philly area for Memorial Day weekend
FOX 29's Chris O'Connell checks out the temperature of those traveling on the roads for Memorial Day.
Majority of Americans say Memorial Day has lost its meaning, new poll finds
A new survey finds that 52% of Americans believe Memorial Day has lost its original meaning, even as many still associate the holiday with honoring fallen military members.
Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.
Empty beach but booming business in Ventnor for start of Memorial Day weekend
The week has been cooler than normal and rainy and not the perfect start to Memorial Day weekend, but conditions are promising to improve, sending many people to the Jersey shore to start their summer.
Memorial Day weekend 2025: Ocean City kicks off summer season
It’s the unofficial start to summer and, while it hasn’t been a typical summer beach day, any day down the shore beats a day at work.
