Astronauts ring in New Year with zero-gravity 'ball drop' in space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
Empty streets, eerie quiet mark start of 2021 in Times Square
Gone were the revelry and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds that typify Times Square on New Year's Eve.
Gone were the revelry and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds that typify Times Square on New Year's Eve.
Walt Disney World to stream 'Fantasy in the Sky' fireworks for New Year's Eve
The pre-recorded show will offer breathtaking views of Disney's famous fireworks, lighting up the night sky above Cinderella Castle and set to music from your favorite Disney films, including “Pinocchio” and “Peter Pan."
The pre-recorded show will offer breathtaking views of Disney's famous fireworks, lighting up the night sky above Cinderella Castle and set to music from your favorite Disney films, including “Pinocchio” and “Peter Pan."
New Year's Eve: A look at celebrations around the world amid the coronavirus pandemic
This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget with made-for-TV fireworks displays or packing it in early since they could not toast the end of 2020 in the presence of friends or crowds of carousing strangers.
This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget with made-for-TV fireworks displays or packing it in early since they could not toast the end of 2020 in the presence of friends or crowds of carousing strangers.
'Noon Year’s Eve': Toast new year before midnight with these ideas
Don’t want to stay up till midnight on New Year’s Eve? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.
Don’t want to stay up till midnight on New Year’s Eve? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.
As 2020 finally ends, pandemic mutes New Year's celebrations
Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.
Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.
Churches move traditional New Year's Eve Watch Night service online
Churches are moving the traditional New Year's Eve Watch Night service online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Churches are moving the traditional New Year's Eve Watch Night service online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Year's Eve celebrations toned down worldwide
The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.
The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.
Ryan Seacrest to interview Joe and Jill Biden on 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'
The president-elect and the future first lady will be special guests on Ryan Seacrest's New Year's Eve celebration. Jennifer Lopez will be the musical headliner.
The president-elect and the future first lady will be special guests on Ryan Seacrest's New Year's Eve celebration. Jennifer Lopez will be the musical headliner.
Thousands sign up for protest after Mummers Parade canceled New Year's Day
The Mummers are urging people to stay home, but thousands have responded to an unsanctioned event on Facebook promoting a so-called "Mummers/New Year's Day Peaceful Protest against Mayor Kenney."
The Mummers are urging people to stay home, but thousands have responded to an unsanctioned event on Facebook promoting a so-called "Mummers/New Year's Day Peaceful Protest against Mayor Kenney."
Weather Authority: Chilly Tuesday night sets up seasonal Wednesday
FOX 29’s Jeff Robbins says Wednesday could be cloudy to start, but sunshine is expected by the afternoon. Highs should reach into the mid 40s, but wind chills will make it feel like it’s in the mid 30s.
FOX 29’s Jeff Robbins says Wednesday could be cloudy to start, but sunshine is expected by the afternoon. Highs should reach into the mid 40s, but wind chills will make it feel like it’s in the mid 30s.
Record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100
Holiday songs filled nine of the Top 10 slots, with artists of yesteryear and modern pop stars filling the 39 spots.
Holiday songs filled nine of the Top 10 slots, with artists of yesteryear and modern pop stars filling the 39 spots.
TSA screens highest number of travelers over holidays since COVID-19 pandemic began
A record number of travelers passed through U.S. airports over the holidays despite warnings to limit travel amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
A record number of travelers passed through U.S. airports over the holidays despite warnings to limit travel amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
FOX 29 Weather Authority 7-day forecast
Jeff Robbins updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast
Jeff Robbins updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast
Kwanzaa celebrations begin in Philadelphia on Saturday
Starting a weeks-worth of celebratory days, representatives from the African American History Museum lead Kwanzaa activities in Franklin Square on Saturday.
Starting a weeks-worth of celebratory days, representatives from the African American History Museum lead Kwanzaa activities in Franklin Square on Saturday.
Delaware encourages recycling used Christmas trees
Delaware officials are encouraging residents to recycle Christmas trees at yard waste facilities around the state.
Delaware officials are encouraging residents to recycle Christmas trees at yard waste facilities around the state.
Happy Festivus: Air grievances from 2020 at Havertown home
Chris O'Connell reports on the time-honored holiday of Festivus at one Havertown home
Chris O'Connell reports on the time-honored holiday of Festivus at one Havertown home
Love it or hate it: Flamin' Hot Cheetos tamales divide family at Christmas
A Washington man decided to create a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos tamale to spice up his family’s Christmas Eve tradition but his family were not so thrilled with his rendition.
A Washington man decided to create a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos tamale to spice up his family’s Christmas Eve tradition but his family were not so thrilled with his rendition.
'Unprecedented' mail volume, low staffing delays Christmas gifts, US Postal Services says
Some Christmas gift-givers discovered their presents didn't arrive in time for the holiday despite ordering weeks ahead.
Some Christmas gift-givers discovered their presents didn't arrive in time for the holiday despite ordering weeks ahead.
Nursing home residents go holiday ‘deer hunting’
Residents at a nursing home in Ohio went “deer hunting” for the holidays.
Residents at a nursing home in Ohio went “deer hunting” for the holidays.