Labor Day is traditionally a busy travel day, although this year things may be a little different. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News which day he expects will be the busiest. He also says travel won’t just be limited to cars and planes. Schieldrop says most folks will be staying relatively close to home. […]
Daniel Laurent, of Hingham Unity, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about their upcoming Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration.
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind Memorial Day.
Here’s a rundown of some Memorial Day events that will be taking place on the South Shore. Abington: Ceremony will begin at 9am, on Monday, May 27th, at the Veterans Lot of the Mount Vernon Cemetery. Bridgewater: There will be a ceremony that will be hosted by the VFW Post 2125, at 7am. Parade will […]
The Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and busy roadways are to be expected. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that pleasant weather and lower gas prices are likely to encourage people to venture out. Schieldrop tells WATD News that the return trip home is also like to be a busy one. […]
Passover will begin Monday at sundown. Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that there can be some variations in how the Seder dinner is observed, especially this year. Passover ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 30.
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Patriots’ Day Holiday.
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind April Fools’ Day.
Dan McCready observes National Poetry At Work Day. Camera Operator: John Shea Edited By: Dan McCready Music: The Bard of Armagh (Universal Production Music.)
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, discusses how Christmas came to be famously banned in Boston.