Children of fallen military members gather for remembrance and healingChildren in the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors express pain, loss and dreams through therapy, art and poetry.
Fleet Week is how New York City does Memorial DayThousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen take part in the weeklong celebration as New York City pays tribute to service members.
Biden marks Memorial Day 2 years after ending America's longest warThe president honored the day with a traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Over 40 million Americans expected to travel Memorial Day WeekendFriday, May 26, will be the busiest day to travel with the lightest travel days being Saturday and Sunday.
Remembering Asian American history with a lantern festivalA Wall of History was erected to recall events such as the Chinese Exclusion Act and Japanese American incarceration camps.
Why do weddings cost so much to attend?Scripps News producer and avid wedding attendee Simon Kaufman looked into just how much it costs to be a wedding guest.
From monks to mixologists: A history of whiskey for World Whiskey DayWhile the Babylonians, Greeks, and Egyptians all dabbled in the distillation process, the origins of whiskey can be traced back to Medieval monks.
Celebrating bilingual Chinese American culture through literacyBoba Bear Bilingual was created by author Ran Wei Baker with the goal of making a positive impact on the Asian American community.
Stumped for Mother's Day? Surprise her with a wellness giftLooking for something a little different for your mom or wife on Mother's Day this year? Consider a spa or salon gift, which could make her day.
Save on Mother's Day plants and flowersIf you are looking at arranging flowers for mom, be prepared to open your wallet wide this year.
White House honors AANHPI Month discussing anti-Asian hate crimesVisible Together is the theme of the all-day event featuring administration leaders, artists and community volunteers.
Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?Believe it or not, the event leading to Cinco de Mayo may have played a major role in American history.
Town calls on people named Kyle to gather for world record attemptThe current Guinness World Record is held by a gathering of more than 2,000 Ivans.
Why do we celebrate Earth Day?Earth Day was first recognized in 1970 as a joint initiative between a Republican and Democrat in Congress.
Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugeesThe pope encouraged "trust among individuals, peoples and nations" on Easter Sunday.
White House on a roll with with 'EGGucation' Easter themeAbout 30,000 people are expected to attend the White House Easter Egg Roll Monday.
10 things you didn't know were invented by womenNext time you use your windshield wipers, refrigerator or Wi-Fi, thank these women.
Easter to be impacted by price inflation and shortagesMore communities across the country are looking at rules and regulations for having backyard chickens to avoid paying high egg prices.
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St. Patrick's Day rites: parades, bagpipes, clinking pintsCities across the country are paying homage to Ireland's patron saint.
President Biden hosting Irish prime minister on St. Patrick's DayLeo Varadkar and his partner, Matthew Barrett, will attend a breakfast with Vice President Kamala Harris before meeting with President Biden.
10 fascinating things to know about pi on Pi DayIn 2015, Rajveer Meena set the world record by reciting 70,000 decimals of pi. It took 10 hours! How many can you recite?
Meaningful ways you can celebrate Women's History MonthYou can honor women's achievements in big or small ways — this month and throughout the year.
St. Patrick's Day tradition: Why Chicago dyes its river greenAbout 40 pounds of green dye are dumped into the river each year to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
The 5 best US cities for celebrating St. Patrick’s DayIf you're looking for a fun, traditional celebration, you'll want to check out these destinations.
National Park Service highlights women's history locationsThe National Park Service has highlighted a dozen locations throughout the U.S. that feature historic women.
The meaning behind Women's History Month colorsWhy purple, green and white are the colors associated with Women’s History Month.
International Women's Day events highlight gaps in gender equalityWhile there have been major advances in dozens of countries, the continued crimes and violations are a reminder there's still a long road ahead.
How Women's History Month became an international celebrationIt started in New York City in 1909 as National Woman's Day. Now, Women's History Month is celebrated with events worldwide.
U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program announces 2024 honoreesThis year's quarters pay tribute to a civil rights activist, an influential singer and a Civil War surgeon.
Women's History Month celebrates 'women who tell our stories'A week-long national celebration of women started in 1982. It was extended to a month-long event five years later.
