The Canoga Park Memorial Day parade returned to the San Fernando Valley for its 34th year. This years theme “Saluting the Price of Freedom” drew a crowd of 5,000 spectators gathered along Sherman Way. The parade paid tribute to fallen soldiers from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Linda Rudell has been coming to … Read more
In case you need to make a last-minute (rainy) run. Although Memorial Day weekend, a time meant to honor military personnel who risked their lives to serve in the US Armed Forces, is technically the unofficial start of summer, millions across the East Coast have gotten slammed with cold, rainy weather. Certainly not ideal for … Read more
The star-spangled banner does yet wave. But as a time-honored tradition, flags have again been ordered to fly at half-staff nationwide for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. The annual, solemn observance honors US Armed Forces service members who have died while serving the country and is practiced across every state, from Hawaii to Texas, … Read more
Yosemite National Park and other national parks across the country have dropped their entry reservations for 2026 — and are now facing problems with overcrowding. Back in February, Arches, Glacier and Yosemite parks all announced they were either getting rid of or scaling back on their vehicle reservations. That change has led to congestion at … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Our dear mother passed away 2 1/2 years ago, which was very sad for me and my three siblings. Her passing happened on my adult son’s birthday. I try hard to focus only on the happy occasion of celebrating my wonderful son on his day, but my older sister sends me sad messages, … Read more
Redheads, assemble! If you have an old, red Halloween wig lying around or have just been looking for a chance to rock some flaming pigtails, burger chain Wendy’s has a contest for you. In honor of World Redhead Day on Tuesday, May 26, the fast-food franchise is hosting a look-alike competition for the iconic face … Read more
Forget the traffic on the Pacific Coast Highway, and make your way to the valley. The massive pool at the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center — reportedly the largest swimming pool in in the country measuring an acre and a half in size — is set to reopen this weekend after a temporary seasonal closure that … Read more
Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and it’s set to be a big travel day. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that a total of 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. Of the 45 million Americans traveling this holiday, a … Read more
We’re ice Tea Partyers. When it comes to mixed drinks, Americans like them red white and boozy. A recent ranking of each state’s favorite cocktails found that the highly alcoholic Long Island Ice Tea was the US’ mixed drink of choice while New York — somewhat ironically — preferred a Spicy Margarita. “The Long Island … Read more
Paige Spiranac gave a sneak peek into her Mother’s Day. The golf influencer, who holds millions of followers across various social media platforms, posted a stunning photo with her mom on Mother’s Day this past weekend. “Happy Mother’s Day to the best,” Spiranac wrote in a post on X, where she holds 1.1 million followers. … Read more
Permission to take things down a step. Getting your steps in every day is great for health and has been shown to improve posture, joint health, mood and body mass index (BMI), a measurement used to categorize healthy and unhealthy weight. But while 10,000 steps is sold as the magic number to achieve weight loss, … Read more
It’s Mother’s Day, and there are plenty of deals and freebies to go around to make sure yours feels loved and celebrated. Whether you’re looking for something sweet, wanting to go the extra mile or forgot to get the mom or mom-like figure in your life something special, there’s still time to take advantage of … Read more
SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. On May 25, 1983, “Return of the Jedi” hit multiplexes all over the United States. The final chapter in … Read more
It’s well-known that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are not good for overall health — but new research has uncovered further evidence that this diet could negatively impact the brain. The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, revealed that UPFs are linked to more than 30 adverse health outcomes, including several dementia risk … Read more
Cravings hit hardest at 3:42 p.m., according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state, looked at what cravings look like across the country, finding that the average person gets two cravings a day, with one in four experiencing cravings more often than this (24%). Regardless of the time, six in … Read more
You know what they say about assumptions. ESPN’s Mike Greenberg made a costly one while hosting the network’s coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft, noting that second-rounder Denzel Boston, who went No. 39 overall to the Browns, is the son of former Pro Bowl wideout David Boston. It would make sense. Denzel and David are … Read more
Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested just hours before the start of the NFL draft, according to authorities in Kansas. Johnson County jail records show Merritt was booked on Wednesday on one charge of domestic battery. Dave Merritt was on Jets, Giants and Cardinals staffs before he joined Andy Reid in Kansas City … Read more
On a recent night out in Midtown, a disco ball shimmered, hips swayed — and a woman in her late 70s twirled like it was 1976 again. Across town, a 91-year-old strolled the boardwalk at Coney Island with her husband, reliving a date night decades in the making. The moments may look like scenes from … Read more
Pasta lovers, rejoice! Despite years of being pushed to the sidelines by trendy low-carb diets, experts say pasta can still have a starring role on your day-to-day menu. “Pasta can definitely be part of a healthy diet,” Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, told The Post. “You can eat it every … Read more
Need a tax break? Today, April 15, is Tax Day, and after all that time and energy spent filing taxes, you might want to treat yourself. Luckily, there are plenty of food deals and freebies available to get your hands on. File your taxes then head to one of these restaurants for extra savings this … Read more