Actor Gary Sinise ‘trying to bring the country together’ with National Memorial Day Concert
In honor of Memorial Day, actor and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation appeared on “One Nation with Brian Kilmeade” to discuss his foundation’s work supporting veterans and their families and the importance of honoring “the sacrifices made in service to our country.” The “Forrest Gump” actor emphasized the importance of the National Memorial Day […]
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Remember George Floyd over Memorial Day Weekend: ‘Should Be Alive’
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement over Memorial Day weekend regarding the death of George Floyd, saying “he should have lived.” Biden and Harris’ statement came four years after the death of Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25, 2020, sparking protests and riots across the country. WATCH: […]
Memorial Day barbecue will be 10% more expensive than last year
Americans preparing to fire up the barbecue grill this Memorial Day weekend will end up paying 10% more than last year for barbecue gear as inflation continues to take a toll on the economy, according to a report. The average cost to celebrate the unofficial start of summer has jumped to $30, compared with $27 […]
Some Jersey Shore beaches banning tents, canopies this Memorial Day Weekend
Beachgoers along the Jersey shore this Memorial Day weekend will have to contend with new rules limiting the use of beach tents, canopies and other structures. Officials say they are trying to improve safety by improving lifeguard visibility of the beach and water, making it easier for lifeguards and emergency personnel to navigate the beach […]
Things to do in Washington, D.C., this Memorial Day weekend
Despite the rainy weather expected to hit the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area this weekend, there is plenty to do for fun with or without the family. Memorial Day, which honors those who lost their lives defending the nation, is on Monday this year. Many Americans mark the long weekend as the beginning of […]
Memorial Day by the numbers: Facts about the solemn American holiday
Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States on Monday, May 29th. While some Americans use this federal holiday as a time of joy and rejuvenation, others view it as a day of mourning. If you’re not sure why, here are 10 facts and figures to help you decide whether Memorial Day is the right […]
Memorial Day flags, and the upside-down Left
On Memorial Day, the flag most people think about is the American flag, Old Glory, symbol of our nation. Whether it is a huge banner waving high in the soft breeze of early summer or one of the thousands of tiny replicas fluttering by gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery, it reminds us solemnly and respectfully […]
Sharks spotted off Cape Cod ahead of Memorial Day weekend
As the unofficial start of summer approaches, experts are warning of increased shark activity along popular Memorial Day weekend spots on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod. Researchers at the New England Aquarium issued an advisory Thursday for people returning to Cape Cod’s pristine waters. John Chisholm, an adjunct scientist at the aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Marine Life Center, […]
JFK Airport strike during Memorial Day weekend averted after Gov. Hochul intervention
A planned strike by fuel workers at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens over Memorial Day weekend was averted after Gov. Kathy Hockal stepped in to resolve the labor dispute, The Washington Post has learned. Teamsters Local 553, which represents 300 workers and mechanics who refuel commercial and cargo planes at the airport, announced a […]
Florida veteran and lawmaker brought to tears reflecting on Memorial Day
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, military veteran Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) remembered those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, choking up as he recalled “seeing flags draped over the casket of my friends.” “When we get around Memorial Day, I think about the sacrifice of friends that I’ve lost,” Mast said during a Newsmax interview. […]