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New Year's Eve plans: Here's how many people are going out vs. staying home this year
If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of U.S. adults say they plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and just...
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Travelers brace for icy conditions amid holiday rush
Winter weather advisories are in place in Massachusetts with possible slick, icy roads early on Saturday morning, especially in parts of Worcester County. Our crews spotted Fitchburg city workers getting ready for the drop in temperatures and freezing rain ahead of the weekend. We’re told some DPW crews in Worcester County will pretreat roads and remain on standby in case...
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Here's how and where to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve 2024
How to watch the ball drop and ring in 2025 from wherever you are.
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How is climate change affecting roses and the Rose Parade?
Between rain, wildfires, extreme whiplash between hot and cold weather and other dramatic weather changes, there are fewer good-quality roses being produced.
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36% of Americans took on holiday debt this year — averaging $1,181 — survey finds. These tips can help
The holiday season may linger on for those who racked up more credit card debt than they anticipated. These tips can help knock those balances down.
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‘Wicked' will come to life with a Rose Parade super float
The float, named “Defying Gravity” in reference to the musical’s most sensational number, is 55-feet-long and features several of Oz’s most iconic details.
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Clear and dry weather on Thursday in New England
A pattern change this weekend will bring an unsettled stretch with more clouds and rain, but warmer temperatures.
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Christmas Day: The forecast looks good for travel, rest, visiting and more
With 4 inches of snow on the ground at Boston Logan, we can officially call this a white Christmas. And the forecast looks good for traveling, resting, enjoying and visiting.
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Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts
Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.
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Jennifer Aniston shares sweet glimpse into her Christmas celebrations
Jennifer Aniston showed off her Christmas decor, including her elaborately decorated tree and a very special ornament, joking, “If you know me, you know.”
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Christmastime giving in Boston: 1,000 gifts, 1,000 hot meals
The holidays are a time of giving, and two events on Christmas Eve in Boston aimed to provide for hundred of people at a time. Hundreds of children from across the city got to check a few items off their wish list Tuesday at the annual Menino Family Toy Drive, which gives out more than 1,000 gifts to over 400...
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Travelers hit the road on Christmas Eve
Many traveled on Christmas Eve as they planned to reunite with loved ones for the holidays. Some of those plans got disrupted early Tuesday morning by snowy wintery weather. “This morning, it was bad, so it delayed my travel,” said Arthur Dunn, who was driving from Worcester to Boston. Dunn had been putting off holiday shopping until Tuesday. “Everything is...
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Watching the roads during the holiday travel rush
Tuesday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season. Here’s a look at the roads in Massachusetts.
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The polite way to gift cash this holiday season, according to etiquette pros — you can even use Venmo
Giving and asking for cash for the holidays can feel gauche. But it’s within the bounds of good manners when done correctly, etiquette pros say.
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‘Returnuary' — after the peak shopping season comes the busiest return month of the year
After this season’s peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual.
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How e-commerce is disrupting traditional seasonal work in retail
Online shopping sales reached a record $41.1 billion this holiday season. The shift to e-commerce has continued to transform the seasonal work landscape.
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Holiday travelers may face wintry weather conditions
Traveling could be messy for some on Christmas Eve, as a snowstorm is expected to drop anywhere from a dusting to 8 inches of snow on parts of New England. AAA says 90% of all travelers this holiday season will be driving to their destination. And they’ll likely be on roads that lead north or west like the Massachusetts Turnpike....
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WATCH: 174 people rescued after ski lift malfunction at Colorado resort
Over the course of five hours, 174 skiers and snowboarders were brought down by rope from gondolas at a Colorado ski resort due to a ski lift malfunction.
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NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids
NORAD’s Santa tracker is a Christmas tradition that’s become nearly global in scope. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.
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How is climate change affecting the Rose Parade?
Climate reporter Chase Cain talked to a rose farm owner to discuss the effects of climate change in the growth of roses for the iconic parade.