valentine's day

In a pandemic, one way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is getting vaccinated together. Robert and Mary McKenna, from Westfield, Massachusetts, got their coronavirus vaccines Sunday in Holyoke. It was their first time getting out of the house since the start of the pandemic. The happy couple has been married for 66 years and they say the secret to staying together...

After a thorough taste test, there’s a clear winner this year.

On this Valentine’s Day, Americans are searching for ways to celebrate love amid so much sickness and isolation as the coronavirus pandemic stretches past its year anniversary

Arrangement, after arrangement, after arrangement. Albert Clough has ordered roses from Ecuador to his business for 30 years. This year’s Valentine’s Day in a pandemic is the most lucrative of his career.

For some who rely on Valentine’s Day for income, business is booming. For others, COVID-19 has made the holiday difficult.

This Valentine’s Day will look different, but for businesses struggling during the pandemic, it’s an important time.

Despite Valentine’s Day coming during the coronavirus pandemic, some local businesses are getting a much-needed boost.

Here’s what to watch on Peacock, Netflix, Hulu and more streaming services this Valentine’s Day weekend.

Dating during the coronavirus pandemic has added new challenges for singles looking for love. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we asked three dating experts how they can find success right now.

Snuggle up with “To All the Boys” on Netflix this weekend.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden checked out a Valentine’s Day installation organized by the first lady outside the White House on Friday while walking their dogs. The first lady’s office said the installation is “Sending messages of healing, unity, hope and compassion, this is her Valentine to the country.”

Americans plan to spend big on love this week, despite the pandemic. Personal finance website WalletHub is forecasting $22 billion in Valentine’s Day spending, with the average person spending $165. Nearly four billion dollars will be spent on candy.

More Americans may be spending Valentine’s Day at home this year, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. OkCupid dating expert Melissa Hobley recommends making your at-home date special by setting the scene with these tips.

Swipe left on criminals! Scammers are preying on people looking for love. The FBI is warning about romance scams, which get more common as Valentine’s Day approaches. The FBI’s Boston division tallied up the numbers and more than $8 million was lost last year to romance scammers in Massachusetts; more than $820,000 in New Hampshire; more than $1.3 million in...

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, florists will soon be flooded with orders from last-minute romantics. Here are some ways to avoid common Valentine’s Day flower flops and other floral fiascos.

You don’t have to break the bank to prove your love.

Ah, February 14th. A day of flowers, and chocolates, and candlelit dinners … and crafts? Yeah sure, why not?! We’ve got six ways to include your kids in the holiday of love.

If you think February 14th is strictly a day for romance, think again. Maria Sansone and Boston Moms’ Meghan Block have tons of tips on how to make the day a family affair.

With Valentine’s Day upon us, what better way to be swept up in the spirit than cozying up with a book about love? The morning team at NECN, along with Meena Jain of the Cary Memorial Library in Lexington, Massachusetts have suggested their favorite books to embrace the spirit of Valentine’s Day.  Here are the books recommended by Jain:...

Meena Jain of Cary Memorial Library joins Susan Tran to share her book reccomendations ahead of Valentine’s Day.