Record numbers of families are flouting fines to swap the classroom for the beach. Almost half a million penalty notices were handed out last year for an unauthorised family holiday as more parents ...

Mardi Gras is a celebratory day marking the close of the pre-Lenten season. It's celebrated in France on Shrove Tuesday − which is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday − according to brittanica.com. What ...

This week marks the start of Lent 2026. While the Lenten season officially begins Wednesday, Milwaukee residents might also preparing to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Here's what to know in Wisconsin, from ...

Environmental work on The 78 site, which will hold a Chicago Fire soccer stadium in the South Loop, will begin this week.

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, observed with fasting from sunrise to sunset. The start date of Ramadan changes annually because it is based on the lunar calendar. Observant ...

Louisville Restaurant Week runs from Feb. 23 to March 1, featuring over 20 local eateries. Participating restaurants will offer special three-course prix fixe menus for $26, $36, $46, or $56. This ...

Ash Wednesday lands in mid-February this year, marking the start of the Lenten season, a 40-day period of reflection before Easter. But when is Easter? It's on the later end of the ever-changing ...

Lent is a 40-day Christian season of spiritual preparation and reflection leading up to Easter. In 2026, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and ends on Maundy Thursday, April 2. Ash Wednesday ...

The holy month of Ramadan in 2026 is expected to start the evening of Feb. 17, with the first day of fasting expected to begin on Feb. 18, and will last between 29 to 30 days, depending on the ...

Mardi Gras parades have commenced, leading up to the Fat Tuesday celebrations before the fast on Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent season 2026. Here's when and what to know about Easter Sunday, Holy ...