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Orlando, Florida, was named the best city to celebrate New Year's Eve by WalletHub. The ranking was based on factors like entertainment, cost, and safety across 100 U.S. cities. Orlando's top spot was ...

A new ranking highlights Buffalo’s snow-covered streets, holiday markets, and cozy Tom and Jerry drink trail. Kristine Hansen is a design, food and drink, and travel writer based in Milwaukee, ...

Very soon, we'll be welcoming a new year. We know, we can't believe how fast 2025 has gone, either. But think of it this way: a fresh start is right around the corner. All that's left to do for 2025 ...

The "annual celebration for the people of Greenwich" started in 2011, according to Greenwich Town Party's website, and it is held exclusively for people who live or work in Greenwich. Next year's ...

A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of dictatorship and civil war. But challenges remain for the new leadership. A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar ...

All over the country, cities and towns are going all out for next year’s semiquincentennial party. Here are our 9 picks for where to go—and how to start celebrating now. Cities and towns all over the ...

Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was introduced to the public. The Western television series “Gunsmoke” debuted on CBS. Ray Kroc opened the first McDonald’s franchise. Coca-Cola was sold for the first time ...

"It’s something that a father should never have to go through," the father said. The father of a 14-year-old boy who was among four people killed at a child's birthday party in California over the ...