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Volunteers deliver gifts to widows on Valentine's Day. The project began in a florist's driveway
A growing number of volunteers has been delivering gifts to widows and widowers on Valentine’s Day.
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‘Get it done now': Fearing the end of gay marriage, couple ties the knot on V-Day
Originally, they wanted to get married on their anniversary in August but recently decided they couldn’t wait.
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DC couple ties the knot on V-Day: ‘Now we've got a great anniversary date'
Originally, D’Angela Howard and Antonia Jones wanted to get married on their anniversary in August, but, due to the changing political climate, they recently decided they couldn’t wait.
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Eat your heart out: 49 food deals for Valentine's Day
From takeout to dine-in specials and everything in between, you’ll adore these specials.
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Soaring cocoa prices are bad news for those Valentine's Day chocolate purchases
Cocoa prices rose to record highs last year amid a global supply shortage. Chocolate makers have raised their retail prices to compensate.
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Why people are naming bugs, rats and cats after their exes this Valentine's Day
Feel like dissing instead of kissing your former lover this Valentine’s Day? Think your ex is more like a rat than a prince? Animal shelters and zoos around the country are encouraging little cathartic acts of revenge this holiday — and raising money for a cause — with a slew of darkly funny fundraisers.
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How do Smarties choose their Love Hearts phrases?
“You Only,” “Be Mine,” and “On Fleek” are some of the catchy phrases Smarties Candy Company uses on their Valentine’s Day candies. Co-president Liz Dee explains how these phrases are chosen and printed on their candy roles.
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Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for social media romance scams
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day.
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Galentine's and Valentine's activities in the DC area
Cupid’s day is right around the corner. Here are some ways to celebrate your special someone (or your lack thereof) around D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
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Roses are red, violets are blue, 940 million flowers are traveling to you
Around 90% of the fresh cut flowers being sold for Valentine’s Day in the United States come through Miami, while the other 10% pass through Los Angeles.
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Origin of Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day likely began as a feast day for a Christian martyr executed by the Roman emperor, according to History.com.
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What is the origin of Valentine's Day and why is it celebrated on Feb. 14?
Every 14th of February, Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated. Many consider this date to be a special day to strengthen the bonds between couples or friends, but do you know why it started?
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Meet the mom who is surprising 1,000 widows with flowers this Valentine's Day
Kay Decaro of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been a widow for more than 25 years. So when a big bouquet of flowers showed up on her porch on Valentine’s Day, she was taken aback.
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Jill Biden sends Valentine's Day love to Americans with an art display on the White House lawn
It’s Valentine’s Day and Jill Biden is again sending her love to Americans through an art display on the White House lawn. The first lady’s “Valentine to the Country” was revealed as the sun rose on Wednesday. The installation features a large wooden red envelope painted in her handwriting with, “To America with Love.” It is accompanied by a large...
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Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike on Valentine's Day. Here's what it means to you
Wednesday, rider share drivers and app-based delivery drivers across the country are going on strike. They are asking for better pay and safety precautions for the growing occupation.
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‘It's all about love': Kids share Valentine's Day advice from the heart
What makes a really good Valentine’s Day? News4’s Tommy McFly asked the pure-hearted experts and candy enthusiasts of the Bethesda Country Day School.
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Love is in the air … and the mail … in the northern Colorado city of Loveland
Love is in the air … and the mail … in the northern Colorado city of Loveland. Every year, tens of thousands of people from around the world route their Valentines to the “Sweetheart City” to get a special inscription and the coveted Loveland postmark.
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DC's disaster dates: a ‘short king,' a church on the moon and an argument about lactose intolerance
The dating scene around D.C. is legendarily awful. If you have an awkward, hilarious or unbelievable date story, and you live somewhere in the DMV, we want to hear it.
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Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday: Is it a dilemma to go on a date with a cross sign on your forehead?
For many people, going on a romantic date is a cause of great stress. This year, Valentine’s Day is celebrated the same day as Ash Wednesday.