Tagged: holiday

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of Presidents Day.

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, for the Massachusetts Historical Society speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of Valentine’s Day.

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Martin Luther King Jr.’s ties to the Boston area.

The Turner Free Library in Randolph will be ringing in the New Year 36 hours early. The town’s Director of Library, Recreation, and Community Programs Elizabeth LaRosee tells WATD News that this event has been going on for roughly five years. LaRosee says that all are welcome to participate but she does suggest registering ahead […]

Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Sunday night’s Menorah lighting on the Hancock-Adams Common.

This year we’re expecting to see yet another busy Thanksgiving travel season.   AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that we’re also likely to see a fair amount of travel early in the week.   However, he says Wednesday is forecasted to be the busiest travel day.   With gas prices being so high, […]

Former Navy SEAL Tony O’Brien speaks with WATD’s Christine James about Veterans Day.  

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  

Peter Drummey,Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Labor Day holiday.  

The July 4 holiday weekend is just days away and Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan tells WATD News the city is taking steps to make sure the celebrations are observed safely.   The city has set up a fireworks hotline to report illegal use of fireworks at 508-941-0244. Photo Credit: Brockton Police Dept.