Juneteenth: New federal holiday pressures US companies to give day off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
Juneteenth: These films on race, inequality and emancipation are free to stream
Tubi offers dozens of titles that span the subjects of race, inequality and emancipation.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show to return, full-scale
A full-scale fireworks show by Macy's will return this year to celebrate the nation's independence and the rebirth of New York City.
Best Buy will close stores on Thanksgiving 2021
Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.
Significant Camden Memorial Day tribute honors African American vets from Civil War
Group comes together in Camden on Memorial Day to honor African American veterans who served in the Civil War.
Crowds return to Atlantic City after a soggy Memorial Day weekend
JoAnn Pileggi talks with shop owners and happy beach goers after a cold and dreary Memorial Day weekend.
Biden attends Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, pays tribute to fallen soldiers
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Honors, tributes to fallen on Memorial Day at World War II Memorial
World War II veterans honored fallen service members at the World War II Memorial Monday.
Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
President Biden to speak at memorial service in Delaware Sunday
The White House says he is scheduled Sunday to speak at an annual memorial service hosted by the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs at Veterans Memorial Park at the Delaware Memorial Bridge in New Castle.
U.S. soldiers place flags at Arlington Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend
US military service members placed flags at gravestones in Arlington National Ceremony in Virginia, on May 27, to mark Memorial Day, which honors those who died while serving in the armed forces.
People flock to the Jersey Shore for unofficial start of summer
People are flocking to the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend as the Garden State lifted its indoor mask mandate the fully vaccinated Friday.
Memorial Day 2021: The origin of America’s commemoration of its fallen troops
It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. From Decoration Day to the Memorial Day we know today, here’s a look at the American holiday’s origins.
US flags placed on Arlington National Cemetery headstones in honor of Memorial Day
Thousands of service members will place American flags on over 260,000 headstones at Arlington National Cemetery Thursday as part of their Memorial Day remembrance celebrations.
AAA says Memorial Day gas prices expected to hit highest in 7 years
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
FOX 29 Weather Authority 7-day forecast 10 p.m.
Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast, providing a look into Wednesday's heat and storms, as well as a look at the Memorial Day weekend forecast.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.