MA Cities Among 10 Best For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List
Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast.
WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026.
"St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
MIT Gets No. 1 Spot In 2026 Rankings, Nine Other MA Colleges Make Top 100: See Which Ones
Universities across the Northeast dominated a new list of the best colleges in the US, with more than 30 institutions ranked among the nation's top 100.
Niche released its 2026 Best Colleges in America list on Monday, Aug. 25. The annual rankings cover more than 4,000 US colleges and universities, comparing them based on academics, value, student life, and athletics.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was ranked No. 1 overall. Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, followed in second place, while fellow Cambridge school Harvard University finished fo…
Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Who Played Dee Thomas, 60, Dies In Virginia
Actress Danielle Spencer, best known for her role as younger sister Dee Thomas on the popular show "What's Happening!!", passed away in Virginia following a lengthy battle with cancer, her loved ones confirm.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Spencer starred on the ABC program as the precocious Thomas for several years until the show was cancelled in 1979.
She died at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond on Monday, Aug. 11, at the age of 60, her family confirmed..
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Former Child Star Danielle Spencer From NY Who Became Beloved Veterinarian Dies At 60
For a generation, she was the wisecracking little sister on TV’s What’s Happening!!
But Danielle Spencer’s legacy stretched far beyond the spotlight.
Spencer, who charmed audiences as Dee Thomas on the hit late 1970s ABC-TV sitcom and later became a respected veterinarian and animal advocate, died Monday, Aug. 11 in Richmond, Virginia, at age 60 after a long battle with cancer.
The news was confirmed by her longtime friend and co-star Haywood Nelson via social media on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Born June 24, 1965, in Trenton, New Jersey, Spencer moved north to New York City with her family …
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia through 12 a.m. Saturday, May 31, with storms expected to begin after 8 p.m. Friday.
Here's what to expect:
Tornadoes: A couple are possible.
Hail: Isolated hail up to ping pong ball size.
Wind: Gusts up to 65 mph possible.
The watch covers more than 22 million people, including densely populated areas around Philadelphia, Trenton, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Dover, and Virginia Beach.
⚠️ In New Jersey, the watch includes:
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland…
Virginia Protester Who Painted ‘Hamas IS Comin’ On Union Station Statue Sentenced In DC
A Virginia man who defaced a federal monument in Washington, DC, with a pro-Hamas message during a protest outside Union Station is heading to prison for a short stay, according to federal officials.
Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi, 26, of Richmond, was sentenced on Friday, April 4, to 10 days in federal prison and six months of supervised release after pleading guilty to destruction of government property, the US Attorney’s Office for DC announced.
The incident happened on July 24, 2024, during a protest rally at Columbus Circle.
Around 3:30 p.m., Mahdawi climbed onto the Columbus statue and …
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List
Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others.
St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather.
WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010.
"The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Routine Tonsillectomy Turns Deadly For Fredericksburg Boy
A Fredericksburg boy died weeks before his 9th birthday due to complications of a tonsillectomy, his family said on social media.
The boy's dad, Rich Shircliff, on Facebook, said that he had a tonsillectomy on Monday, Jan. 13, "and while everything initially seemed fine, he began experiencing complications on Wednesday morning."
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Joe was rushed to the hospital but returned home that night. The family thought the worst was over, however, then Joe suffered yet another hemorrhage, and this time, he went into cardiac arrest in the ambulance, his father said.
For ove…
Former NFL Player, UVA Alum Turned Developer Charged With Embezzlement In Virginia: Feds
A former NFL player who was a standout at the University of Virginia is facing federal charges for alleged embezzlement, authorities announced.
Christopher Harrison, 52, was charged by a grand jury for allegedly misappropriating loans intended for the development of two projects linked to his real estate company.
According to the indictment, Harrison allegedly secured loans from Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) for $14,492,057 for the Model Tobacco Project in Richmond and $7,706,675 for the Whitaker Park Project in North Carolina.
Under the terms of the agreements, the former offe…
