The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Oxford American report on Picher, Oklahoma's annual Christmas parade, reviving community spirit in a ghost town impacted by toxic mining.

The Year of the Fire Horse begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and continues for two weeks (and longer, beginning with pre-new year ...

Escape to a lakeside town with scenic views, cozy cafés, local parades, and a laid-back vibe that makes time slow down.

With America’s 250th birthday coming up, it might be a good time to start planning a weekend vacation outside North Carolina, ...

Tucked away in the tiny town of Luther, Iowa sits a barbecue destination that has meat lovers making pilgrimages from every ...

One bite explains why barbecue enthusiasts speak of burnt ends with a reverence usually reserved for religious experiences.

A little rain - and even Valentine's Day - wasn't enough to stop the Mardi-Party. Thousands turned out Saturday to celebrate ...

A century of life was celebrated Thursday as neighbors organized a drive-by parade for 100-year-old Joe Chervak on his ...

"We are proud to celebrate 50 years of tradition and invite everyone to join us in welcoming a prosperous new year." ...

From Feb. 17 to March 1, billions of people around the world will celebrate the Lunar New Year, a multi-day holiday that kicks off the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar and marks the ...