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Dec 15 2020
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Melania Trump Makes Holiday Visit To Children’s National Hospital: ‘Stay Strong and Well’
First Lady Melania Trump took her place in front of a decorated Christmas tree at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., to read patients a story and send them a holiday greeting.
“It is wonderful to be here. This is one of my favorite events during the holiday time, and I’m very excited and looking forward to reading a book, ‘Oliver the Ornament,’ and this is the series
Independent Journal ReviewMar 17 2024
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Kenny Blair, known nationally as 'Santa Blair,' dies
AND THIS MORNING WE HAVE SAD NEWS TO PASS ALONG. KENNY BLAIR, KNOWN NATIONALLY AS SANTA BLAIR, HAS PASSED AWAY. BLAIR SPREAD THE JOY AND MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS WITH PEOPLE YOUNG AND OLD BY VISITING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS AND DAYCARES AND HIS UNIQUE COSTUMES. RIGHT NOW, BLAIR’S CAUSE OF DEATH HAS NO A Christmas icon and Oklahoman known around the nation died. Kenny Blair, known as "Santa Blair," was
KOCO 5Mar 16 2024
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Ocean City celebrates annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Parade
OCEAN CITY, Md. – A decades old tradition made its way back to the streets of Ocean City. The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade was graced with a bright, sunny day and plenty of green. Attendees showed up in droves and Rita Senseny said for an Irish gal like herself, the parade is the perfect place to enjoy the holiday and bask in the culture. “I’m 75% Irish, so if you’re going to be celebrating
ABC 47 WMDTMar 17 2024
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DMV reports 300+ pedestrian-involved crashes on Va. roads so far in 2024
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va — With all the holiday foot traffic, police officers were prepared to respond to accidents involving pedestrians, especially after two people were involved in crashes before the weekend. So far, in 2024, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has reported 329 pedestrian injuries from crashes. Michelle Sullivan is the mom of a former Virginia Beach student. She says the
WTKR 3Mar 17 2024
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The Queen City celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Queen City was decked out in green as people celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. “I love St. Patrick’s day I think it’s super fun I think it’s an underrated holiday,” Burlington resident Sarah Bassett said. People of all ages came together to watch the 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Concrete Mixer Parade Fundraiser. “It was nice to like to see a bunch of families and
WCAX 3Mar 17 2024
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St. Patrick’s Day fun brings economic boon to Orlando businesses
Many said it’s one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, including Dara Donnelly. He said he comes downtown every year for this holiday. “Orlando has gotten bigger and better, like the Irish cultural scene has gotten even more amazing and we’re really glad to be here,” Donnelly said. It’s fun for the bar hoppers and financially beneficial for the bar owners. Gabriel Zagury, the
Click OrlandoMar 16 2024
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Shamrock Marathon weekend kicks off with 8K, Leprechaun Dash
The party is not over yet — the Shamrock Marathon course on Sunday will be set for the half and full marathons. On Saturday, hundreds filled the Virginia Beach Oceanfront as they kicked off the festivities. Everyone decked out in their best St. Patrick’s Day gear to kick off the holiday weekend. "It’s been great! Everybody’s been so supportive out here," said Jason Cole. The weekend kicked off
WVEC 13Mar 16 2024
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Believe it or not, Massachusetts is not the most Irish state, new study finds
Mass. — When you think of Massachusetts, you usually think of Irish but a new student recently found that Massachusetts is not the most Irish state. Casino Sweeps recently analyzed the latest 2022 Census data on the ancestry of residents in each US state, comparing the total state-wide populations with the number of people with Irish ancestral roots. 31.3 million Americans, or nearly 10% of
Boston 25 NewsNov 26 2020
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20 Black-Owned Businesses That Will Have Something for Everyone on Your Holiday Shopping List
It’s been a tough year for many small businesses as COVID-19 restrictions and lackluster federal aide have taken a big toll, especially on minority-owned businesses. So why not boost Black-owned businesses and shop for your loved ones this holiday season and beyond. Running the gamut from virtual wellness classes to vegan cookies, here are companies that you can support not only this holiday
Time MagazineMar 17 2024
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Easy being green as Aurora celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
The saying “everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day” seemed the case Sunday at Aurora’s second annual Daniel D. Dolan Sr. St. Patrick’s Day parade and an Irish flag-raising ceremony as people came together to celebrate the holiday in the city’s downtown. “Thank you for everyone showing up here,” said Dan Dolan Jr. during the flag-raising ceremony held outside the GAR Museum at 23 E. Downer
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