Taking a look at the history of WBCA’s Abrazo Ceremony
The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) is celebrating its 127th anniversary this year. While several new ...
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In Ye Olden Times: When Washington's Birthday was Tar-Bucket Night
For explanation, I refer now to the Portland Daily Press of Feb. 22, 1877: ...
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending tenure as GOP power broker
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision not to run ...
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Top Justice Department Official Quits After Trump Order on Biden
On Friday, West Virginia lawmakers introduced a resolution to rename the state’s highest point—Spruce Knob—after the 47th ...
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West Alabama President’s Day Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is Monday, February 17, 2025, President's Day. This is the 48th day of the year with 317 days ...
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Presidents Day is federally recognized as Washington's Birthday. Here's why the name differs depending on your state
The federal holiday is officially Washington’s Birthday to honor George, the first president, and 34 states use his name in ...