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.

Sweethearts candy: History of the classic conversation hearts

Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.

Send St. Jude Valentine’s Day cards to children this holiday

St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.

Celebrating a month of love: Valentine's Day at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel
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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle has special events and food and beverage this month for Valentine's Day. Eraj Jayawickreme, culinary director, and Andrew Hoge, creative director, joined Good Day Seattle with a preview.

Love in the states: WalletHub ranks best and worst states for singles for 2024

As Valentine's Day approaches, the quest for love intensifies across the nation. WalletHub's latest survey unveils the romantic landscapes of America, pinpointing the best and worst states for singles.

Here are 5 things to know about MLK Jr. and the legacy of the civil rights icon

Dive into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his journey from challenging segregation to advocating for justice and equality.

What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024

As the nation celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., these are the places that are open and closed in your area on Jan. 15.

New Year's Eve: Major cities ring in 2024 as war shadows festivities elsewhere

Cities like Sydney and Hong Kong rang in 2024 with dazzling displays. Celebrations elsewhere are canceled because of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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.

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.

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.