Community spirit remains strong while Labor Day is celebrated across Philadelphia in variety of ways

Labor Day evokes thoughts of going to the shore and breathing the last of summer vacation, but the reason for the Labor Day holiday should not be forgotten. People across Philadelphia were keeping the real meaning of the holiday in mind.

Jersey shore businesses hope for better Labor Day numbers to recoup from slow summer

It’s been a Labor Day for the ages, because 2020 has not been easy. As the crowd soaks in the last days of the season, businesses are trying to make their last summer buck.

Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas

Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.

A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall

The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in 2020

They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.

These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving

Walmart Inc. said that it will be closing its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus.

July 4th military flyovers go over Philadelphia, 4 other cities

The so-called “Salute to the Great Cities of the American Revolution” will feature military flyovers in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Officials worry fireworks display cancellations could lead to more injuries at home

In 2020, coronavirus concerns have prompted several cities to call off their colorful celebrations to help stop the spread of the virus. The move fueled new concerns about the dangers of at-home fireworks.

'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline

With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.

How to cope with the itchy issue of mosquitoes

The pesky pests are back. Prime mosquito season has arrived and as people begin to spend more time outdoors, folks are having to confront the blood suckers head on.