Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Gold ring with mark of Christ lost 500 years ago recently found in excellent condition
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Nashville Christian nightclub challenges tradition: No twerking, no drinking, just faith-fueled fun
The Cove, a Nashville nightclub with strict rules against twerking, drinking, and smoking, is making waves by offering a unique experience: Christian music and faith-filled fun.
The Cove, a Nashville nightclub with strict rules against twerking, drinking, and smoking, is making waves by offering a unique experience: Christian music and faith-filled fun.
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral appoints new Dean in rare occasion
The Greek Orthodox Community, Mayor Cherelle Parker and more gathered in Philadelphia Sunday as Reverend Father Anastasios Bourantas was appointed Dean of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
The Greek Orthodox Community, Mayor Cherelle Parker and more gathered in Philadelphia Sunday as Reverend Father Anastasios Bourantas was appointed Dean of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Flooding destroys classrooms at Germantown Islamic school; restoration work expected through March
An Islamic school in Germantown was forced to pivot after flooding destroyed its classrooms. The students are now learning at a temporary location as restoration work continues.
An Islamic school in Germantown was forced to pivot after flooding destroyed its classrooms. The students are now learning at a temporary location as restoration work continues.
Restoration continues at Germantown Islamic school after flooding destroyed classrooms
An Islamic school in Germantown was forced to pivot after flooding destroyed its classrooms.
An Islamic school in Germantown was forced to pivot after flooding destroyed its classrooms.
Man sought in connection with vandalizing 2 churches in custody: police
A man Philadelphia police were seeking after they say vandalized several buildings and churches, causing tens of thousands of dollars, is in police custody, officials said. But, after causing a great deal of damage in several locations.
A man Philadelphia police were seeking after they say vandalized several buildings and churches, causing tens of thousands of dollars, is in police custody, officials said. But, after causing a great deal of damage in several locations.
Man sought in connection with vandalism of churches in custody
A man Philadelphia police were seeking after they say he vandalized several buildings and churches is in police custody, officials said. But, after causing a great deal of damage in several locations.
A man Philadelphia police were seeking after they say he vandalized several buildings and churches is in police custody, officials said. But, after causing a great deal of damage in several locations.
Visiting pastor halts sermon to save woman choking on peppermint
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
McDonald's offering filet-o-fish deal during Lent
The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.
The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Ash Wednesday: Philadelphia church takes ashes 'to go' as Lent begins
This Ash Wednesday, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia wanted to make it easier for people on the move to get their ashes.
This Ash Wednesday, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia wanted to make it easier for people on the move to get their ashes.
Too pretty? Easter poster depicting fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain
The poster is an annual tradition in predominantly Catholic Spain, but this year's version is generating controversy for its depiction of Jesus.
The poster is an annual tradition in predominantly Catholic Spain, but this year's version is generating controversy for its depiction of Jesus.
Church bells ringing sets off social media firestorm in Fishtown
A church bell controversy is ringing in Fishtown. The bells at Holy Name of Jesus Church are working after volunteers raised money, but a single negative post on social media about the ringing has folks asking what is the fuss?
A church bell controversy is ringing in Fishtown. The bells at Holy Name of Jesus Church are working after volunteers raised money, but a single negative post on social media about the ringing has folks asking what is the fuss?
Church bells ringing sets off social media firestorm in Fishtown
A church bell controversy is ringing in Fishtown. The bells at Holy Name of Jesus Church are working after volunteers raised money, but a single negative post on social media about the ringing has folks asking what is the fuss?
A church bell controversy is ringing in Fishtown. The bells at Holy Name of Jesus Church are working after volunteers raised money, but a single negative post on social media about the ringing has folks asking what is the fuss?
Holocaust Remembrance Day: 79 years later, 245,000 genocide survivors are still alive
Nearly half of all Holocaust survivors are living in Israel, a new report found.
Nearly half of all Holocaust survivors are living in Israel, a new report found.
Devastating fire in Overbrook church prompts faith community to step in, lend support
A fire tore through the walls of an Overbrook church on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, leaving extensive damage. But, the community is gathering in response to bring the church back to life.
A fire tore through the walls of an Overbrook church on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, leaving extensive damage. But, the community is gathering in response to bring the church back to life.
Faith community surrounds Overbrook church members after fire
A devastating fire at a church in Overbrook spurs members of other church communities to embrace and help the church recover.
A devastating fire at a church in Overbrook spurs members of other church communities to embrace and help the church recover.
More U.S. adults now identify their religion as 'none' than anything else
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.