First lady Jill Biden installs Valentine's Day hearts on White House lawn

The president told reporters that Valentine’s Day is the first lady’s “favorite day,” and he recounted a time while he was vice president that she posted hearts all over the windows of his office.

‘Ladies celebrating ladies’: Spend Galentine’s Day with free movies that celebrate female friendship

Looking for something to do in lieu of celebrating with your gal pals in person on Galentine’s Day? Tubi can help keep you entertained with free movies featuring strong women and the friends who lift them up.

Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds

A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.

Virginia woman delivers over 400 handmade cards to nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day

It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.

Easy cocktail recipes to make at home for Valentine's Day

Many of us will be spending Valentine's Day at home celebrating with that special someone so why not make a special cocktail too? 

Treating your valentine and supporting local businesses, restaurants

Looking for something to treat that special someone on Valentine's Day? Many local businesses and restaurants have some options for you to help spread the love.

New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Send a Valentine’s Day card to Texans living in senior communities

Six senior living community locations across Texas are now accepting letters and cards for Valentine’s Day to bring hope and joy to senior adults and senior living employees.

Groundhog Day 2021: Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

Groundhog Day at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, still went on, but because of the coronavirus pandemic — it was all virtual.

Chick-fil-A to sell heart-shaped boxes of nuggets for Valentine's Day

If the way to your sweetie's heart is through their stomach, then Chick-fil-A has just the right way to express your love this Valentine's Day.

Lawmaker files bill to end Confederate Heroes Day in Texas

Rep. Jarvis Johnson (D-Houston) held a virtual press conference to announce his filing of House Bill 36, which would abolish Confederate Heroes Day.

Virtual discussion held to honor life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The United Way of Greater Austin held virtually and socially distanced events throughout the day tp honor the civil right's leader.

Riders on motorcycles, ATVs hit South Florida streets for 'Wheels Up, Guns Down' protests on MLK Day

It's a dangerous demonstration that happens each year in South Florida on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: motorcyclists and ATV riders hit the streets for their annual "Wheels Up, Guns Down" protest.

Biden spends MLK Day of Service assembling food boxes at Philabundance

President-Elect Joe Biden was volunteering as part of MLK Day of Service at Philabundance, in South Philadelphia, assembling boxes of food for those in need.

How to commemorate MLK Day while staying at home

You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.