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PA Cities Among Nation's Best For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List
Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast.
WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026.
"St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
Philly Airport Among 10 Worst For Delays In 2025, Study Finds
As the Trump administration scraps a plan forcing airlines to compensate travelers for disrupted flights, a new study reveals which airports see the most delays.
Travel insurance agency InsureMyTrip released a list of the nation's 10 most delay-prone airports on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Rhode Island company used Department of Transportation data from the first five months of 2025.
Here are the 10 most delay-prone airports, according to InsureMyTrip:
Washington, DC (DCA)
West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)
Newark, NJ (EWR)
San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
Knoxville, TN (TYS)
Cincinnati (CVG)
Buffalo, NY (BU…
Philly Ranks Poorly For July 4th Fun Despite Deep History, New Study Says: Here's Why
Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather.
Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28.
"The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Abducted In Virginia, Last Seen With Suspect In Ski Mask
An AMBER Alert has been issued in Virginia after a 4-year-old boy was abducted by a man wearing a ski mask, police announced.
The child, Kai Foreman, was last seen around 11:40 a.m. Sunday, June 16, in the 900 block of East Liberty Street in Norfolk, according to the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse.
Kai is described as a 4-year-old Black boy, who is 3-foot-6, weighing 40 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing red Crocs, blue shorts, and a gray True Religion T-shirt.
Police say he is believed to be in extreme danger.
The suspect is identified as Tyli Nekah…
America's Tallest Man Dies, Served As Sheriff's Deputy
The tallest man in America has died.
George Bell, who measured 7 feet 8 inches and lived in Norfolk, Virginia, was 67 years old.
From 2000 to 2014, he was a deputy with the Norfolk Sheriff's Office.
"He was well known for many things, but for those who worked with him, he will be remembered for his kind and fun-loving personality," the Norfolk Sheriff's Office said. "He will always be considered a member of the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office family. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to his friends and family during this difficult time."
Bell, a native of Portsmouth, Vi…
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010.
"The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
