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Mayor Wu Honors Fallen Service Members in Dorchester
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu attended flag plantings at the Cedar Grove cemetery in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood on Monday morning.
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Nearly 30 People Arrested in CT for DUI Over Memorial Day Weekend
State police said 29 people have been arrested for driving under the influence this holiday weekend. Connecticut State Police have released weekend traffic statistics for Memorial Day weekend, which shows nearly 500 speeding violations and approximately 250 calls for motor vehicle crashes – 25 of which had reported injuries. Troopers said three people died in crashes over the holiday weekend,…
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Memorial Day Ceremonies, Remembrances Across Mass. Honor the Fallen
Cities and towns across Massachusetts honored the sacrifices of fallen heroes through parades and remembrances throughout Memorial Day. An impressive display of 37,000 “Garden of Flags” could be seen in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common to commemorate each of the state’s service members who has given their life to defend the United States since the…
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5 Things to Know About Memorial Day Including Its Controversies
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of retail discounts. Memorial Day has long been a source of contention and contradiction, from its shifting origin stories to today’s mattress sales.
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This Is the History and Meaning Behind Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to pause and reflect as a nation.
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Busy Memorial Day Travel Weekend Begins
Millions of travelers have begun their Memorial Day Weekend travel, with the weekend expected to bring record numbers of people of the move.
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Three Tips on How to Safely Handle Food While Barbecuing on Memorial Day
It’s barbecue season! But before firing up the grill for Memorial Day, here are some tips on how best to avoid food poisoning at backyard BBQs.
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Her Viral Tweet Started a Movement to Visit Graves of Fallen Heroes Whose Families Can't Be There on Memorial Day
The Honor Project needs more volunteers to help.
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These Are the Cities with the Cheapest Memorial Day Flights
Orlando, New York City and Chicago are among the cities with the cheapest flights this Memorial Day weekend according to Priceline.