Pennsylvania’s New Year Babies Grow As First Twins Join 2026 Arrivals Pennsylvania’s New Year Babies Grow As First Twins Join 2026 Arrivals
Pennsylvania’s New Year Babies Grow As First Twins Join 2026 Arrivals Pennsylvania’s list of New Year babies continued to grow days into 2026 as the first set of twins joined families welcoming new additions across the state, officials announced on Sunday, Jan. 4. Some of the earliest arrivals were reported just minutes into the New Year, according to hospital releases. At Temple Women & Families Hospital in Philadelphia, baby boy Ezkiel Hall was born at 12:10 a.m. to his mother, Natalie Rivera. In Bucks County, Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital welcomed baby Henry Schamp exactly at midnight. He was born to parents Sarah and Ryan Schamp. At Lankenau Med…
WATCH: BWI Airport Staff’s Viral Mariah Carey Performance Has Millions Watching WATCH: BWI Airport Staff’s Viral Mariah Carey Performance Has Millions Watching
Watch: BWI Airport Staff’s Viral Mariah Carey Performance Has Millions Watching Move over, Mariah Carey. There are some new showstoppers in the DMV. Christmas has come and gone, but the holiday spirit remains strong in the region, as a video of BWI Airport employees taking on the singer's classic Christmas carol "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has gone viral.  The performance from the BWI worker has been liked more than 1.6 million times on TikTok, with nearly 25,000 comments and hundreds of thousands of people favoriting the post, which garnered a wildly positive response from social media hounds. @jazsmin30 The best welcome home greeting #baltimore #chr…
Many Say 2026 Will Be Their Year: Here’s What They Want Most Many Say 2026 Will Be Their Year: Here’s What They Want Most
Many Say 2026 Will Be Their Year: Here’s What They Want Most As 2026 arrives, Americans are setting their sights on self-improvement, with a focus on saving money, exercising more, and getting healthier, according to a new survey. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Talkspace, results show that only a small group — just 10 percent — described 2025 as a “great” year. Most people rated it as “just OK” (39 percent), “bad” (19 percent), or even “awful” (10 percent). Now, many are hoping to turn things around, with 38 percent planning to set New Year’s resolutions or personal goals. Millennials are the most likely generation to create New Year’s re…
Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition
Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition Sauerkraut ice cream? Yes, you read that right—Urban Churn is once again delighting adventurous taste buds with its famously unique and surprisingly delicious Sauerkraut Ice Cream. This limited-time yearly classic is a bold way to ring in the New Year, blending the tangy zest of sauerkraut with creamy goodness that has become a must-try tradition for many. A New Year’s Tradition With A Twist For Pennsylvanians of German heritage, pork and sauerkraut are New Year’s staples, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Urban Churn, a Central Pennsylvania favorite, has elevated this tradition by tr…
Netflix January Lineup: New 'Bridgerton,' Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Thriller Among Highlights Netflix January Lineup: New 'Bridgerton,' Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Thriller Among Highlights
Netflix January Lineup: New 'Bridgerton,' Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Thriller Among Highlights Netflix is kicking off 2026 with a packed January lineup, featuring major original series, blockbuster movies, and a wave of classic titles joining the platform.  The month's most significant highlights include the return of "Bridgerton" and the debut of a new thriller pairing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, according to multiple outlets, including Netflix, the independent outlet What's on Netflix, and Variety. The hit period drama "Bridgerton" returns for Season 4, Part 1, with Benedict Bridgerton stepping into the spotlight. Fans can stream the first four episodes starting Thursday, Jan.…
Americans Admit This Happens Every Year Between Christmas, New Year’s Americans Admit This Happens Every Year Between Christmas, New Year’s
Americans Admit This Happens Every Year Between Christmas, New Year’s That quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year’s has a way of blurring together, and many Americans say they feel it more than they realize. A new survey suggests people routinely lose track of time during the final days of December, forgetting what day it is several times before the calendar flips. The phenomenon shows up so often that researchers describe the period as one of the most unorthodox weeks of the year. Americans will forget what day it is nearly five times between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day on Thursday, Jan. 1, according to a survey of 2,000 adults conducted by Talker…
Modern Life Meets Amish Tradition In TLC’s New Series ‘Suddenly Amish’ Set In Pennsylvania Modern Life Meets Amish Tradition In TLC’s New Series ‘Suddenly Amish’ Set In Pennsylvania
Modern Life Meets Amish Tradition In TLC’s New Series ‘Suddenly Amish’ Set In Pennsylvania A group of outsiders is trading Wi-Fi, electricity, and indoor plumbing for bonnets, buggies, and strict rules in TLC’s newest reality series set deep in Amish country in Pennsylvania. In TLC’s new reality show “Suddenly Amish,” six people from across the United States leave behind their modern “English” lifestyles and immerse themselves in a traditional Amish community in Lancaster County, where they must decide whether they are willing to permanently convert to Amish life. “While ‘Rumspringa’ offers Amish the chance to experience the outside world, very rarely are outsiders allowed in,” t…
New Year's Eve Celebrations Are Best In These Northeast Cities: See Full List New Year's Eve Celebrations Are Best In These Northeast Cities: See Full List
New Year's Eve Celebrations Are Best In These Northeast Cities: See Full List Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities offer everything from iconic New Year's Eve celebrations to cheaper alternatives away from Times Square, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for New Year's Eve Celebrations on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The personal finance website ranked 100 of the largest US cities using 26 factors tied to the last night of the year, including nightlife options, fireworks laws, food affordability, hotel prices, safety, and weather forecasts. While the ball drop in New York City may be the most iconic celebration, the Big Apple finishe…
Americans To Celebrate Christmas Differently In 2025, Survey Finds: What's Changing Americans To Celebrate Christmas Differently In 2025, Survey Finds: What's Changing
Americans To Celebrate Christmas Differently In 2025, Survey Finds: What's Changing Americans who celebrate Christmas are decorating earlier, staying home more, and embracing re-gifting, according to a new survey. BetMGM Casino released its findings to try and settle "The Great Christmas Debate" last month. The gambling company aimed to answer big holiday questions about decorations, traditions, and gifts. One of the biggest changes is how early the season begins. More than one in five (22%) Americans decorate before Thanksgiving, with many treating Nov. 1 as the unofficial start of the holidays. Nearly half of respondents (48%) take their tree down before Twelfth Night, …
$1.2M Won In PA As Powerball Jackpot Swells To $1.7B Ahead Of Christmas Eve Drawing $1.2M Won In PA As Powerball Jackpot Swells To $1.7B Ahead Of Christmas Eve Drawing
$1.2M Won In PA As Powerball Jackpot Swells To $1.7B Ahead Of Christmas Eve Drawing The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.7 billion as Pennsylvania players scored $1.2 million in winning tickets ahead of the Christmas Eve drawing, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The estimated cash value for Wednesday’s drawing, set for Dec. 24, stands at $781.3 million, making it the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history and one of the biggest lottery prizes ever offered in the United States. While no jackpot-winning ticket was sold in the Monday, Dec. 22 drawing, three high-value Powerball tickets were purchased in Pennsylvania, according to lot…
These PA Places Belong In Hallmark Christmas Movies, New Survey Finds These PA Places Belong In Hallmark Christmas Movies, New Survey Finds
These PA Places Belong In Hallmark Christmas Movies, New Survey Finds Whether you love Hallmark holiday movies or you're over the sappy love stories about Christmas tree farms and cookie shop owners, these places offer some of the Northeast's most romantic backdrops. Exoticca released a survey of the cities and towns most desired as the backdrop of a Hallmark holiday movie. The travel website asked 3,021 Americans to make their picks for the nation's most charming Christmas towns. The survey found a variety of locations for yuletide romance, from coastal towns to the frontier of the Wild West. "The results offered more than just a feel-good list – they …
New Survey Reveals Resolutions: What Americans Want Most In 2026 New Survey Reveals Resolutions: What Americans Want Most In 2026
New Survey Reveals Resolutions: What Americans Want Most In 2026 A new survey suggests many Americans are heading into 2026 with an appetite for change, even if the past year left plenty of people feeling drained. While not everyone is confident about the year ahead, respondents say they are determined to set goals that might help them reset, refocus, or rebuild momentum. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Talkspace, the survey of 2,000 Americans found that only a small share felt very good about 2025, with just 10 percent calling it a “great” year.  Most described it as “just okay,” while nearly one in five labeled it “bad.” Another 10 perc…