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NJ WWII Soldier's Remains Finally Identified and Returned Home After 80 Years
The remains of a WWII veteran, 21-year-old Staff Sgt. Michael Uhrin, who left home more than 80 years ago are finally returned to New Jersey — just in time for this year’s Memorial Day.
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5 Things to Know About Memorial Day Including Its Controversies
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of retail discounts. Memorial Day has long been a source of contention and contradiction, from its shifting origin stories to today’s mattress sales.
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This Is the History and Meaning Behind Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to pause and reflect as a nation.
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Busy Memorial Day Travel Weekend Begins
Millions of travelers have begun their Memorial Day Weekend travel, with the weekend expected to bring record numbers of people of the move.
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Three Tips on How to Safely Handle Food While Barbecuing on Memorial Day
It’s barbecue season! But before firing up the grill for Memorial Day, here are some tips on how best to avoid food poisoning at backyard BBQs.
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Her Viral Tweet Started a Movement to Visit Graves of Fallen Heroes Whose Families Can't Be There on Memorial Day
The Honor Project needs more volunteers to help.
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NYC Beaches Open This Weekend: What to Know
The unofficial start of summer is just around the corner with the celebration of Memorial Day. And during this long weekend, those who love going to the beach and enjoying the sun and the sounds of the sea, are going to be able to start doing another favorite warm weather activity, too. Beaches in New York City, and across the…
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Getting the Jersey Shore Ready for Beach Season
Hundreds of truckloads of sand are being hauled into a Jersey Shore town to get damaged beaches back in business before Memorial Day. Ted Greenberg reports.
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These Are the Cities with the Cheapest Memorial Day Flights
Orlando, New York City and Chicago are among the cities with the cheapest flights this Memorial Day weekend according to Priceline.