Memorial Day got its start honoring Civil War fatalities
→ Did you know that Memorial Day was formerly known as Decoration Day? General John A. Logan, leader of the Northern Civil War Veterans, rallied for a National Read more.
Mark your calendar for National Pizza Day
and ‘The Cheesiest Pizza Contest’ – May 21 at Mall at Robinson → Did you know there’s a national pizza party day? Mark your calendars for Read more.
Mother’s Day founder spent years railing against holiday’s commercialization
The Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum in Grafton, WV is open to the public for touring. For information, call (304) 265-5549. → Did you know Mother’s Day is Read more.
Wish your Muslim friends ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ and happy fasting
→ Did you know Ramadan started the evening of April 1 and ends on May 2? Ramadan is the 30-day holiday that is celebrated by Muslims. → Did you know the Read more.
Women’s History Month is about celebrating local women
Pat Friess and Regina Givi Did you know the African proverb “it takes a village to raise a child” means an entire community of people must work together Read more.
VP Kamala Harris: A signal of hope for women, particularly women of color, in 2022 and beyond
Women across the United States have been fighting for equal rights for themselves and others since the dawn of this country’s creation. Undoubtedly, progress has Read more.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Frida Kahlo
→ Did you know March is Women’s History Month? March is the month dedicated to the contributions women have made to United States history and includes International Read more.
An interview with Ed Gainey, first African-American mayor of Pittsburgh
February is Black History Month and what better way to kick off the celebration than to speak with Pittsburgh’s first African American mayor, Ed Gainey. → Did Read more.
Happy Black History Month!
Do you know why Black History Month is in February? It was originally celebrated as a week during the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays Read more.
Chinese Lunar New Year: Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
→ Did you know Chinese New Year is on Feb. 1 this year? The date for the festival changes every year but always falls between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20.… Read more.