Memorial Day stems from the aftermath of the Civil War, when Americans sought ways to honor the loss of life from that ...

On Friday and through the Memorial Day weekend, you may see people handing out and wearing red flowers. Here's why.

Memorial Day is more than backyard barbeques and pool parties. Get the heart of the holiday and unpack why we celebrate it in ...

Here’s a rundown of flag raising ceremonies, remembrance events and other programs to honor fallen veterans in Orange County ...

It's Memorial Day weekend. When is Memorial Day? What is open or closed? Are banks closed? Is the stock market open? The post office? What we know.

Stargazers are in for a celestial treat as our galaxy becomes more visible in late May skies. The increased visibility of the ...

A large area of severe thunderstorms is forecast into Tuesday night and will overlap areas in the Ohio, Tennessee and middle ...

In the United States, Memorial Day is a federal holiday and always on the last Monday in May. In 2025, Memorial Day is Monday, May 26.

Here's what you need to know about whether banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx will be open on Memorial Day 2025.

Even though the extreme nature of severe weather and tornadoes may decline into the Memorial Day weekend, there will still be ...

Many organizations across the state will honor fallen service members on Memorial Day. Check out this list to find events happening near you.

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