Easter

A day later, firefighters and police are still investigating what caused a massive fire that broke out at Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The significantly damaged building’s steeple will need to be taken down, acting Fire Chief Tom Cahill said Monday morning. He said what will happen to the rest of the building will be up to the...

One community celebrated Easter Sunday in a big way.

Several members of the royal family donned blue for the special occasion.

Pope Francis has invoked prayers for both the Ukrainian and Russian people in his Easter message. Francis also praised nations that help refugees and appealed for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. Tens of thousands of faithful joined the 86-year-old pope on Sunday to celebrate Christianity’s most joyful day at Mass in a flower-adorned St. Peter’s Square. Francis delivered a traditional...

The Yuba City Police Department — about 40 hopping miles (64.37 kilometers) north of Sacramento — announced the rabbit’s promotion to the rank of “wellness officer” just days before Easter Sunday.

Skip the work this year and take the gang out for brunch or dinner instead

A Southington family shows Easter fun isn’t just for kids. For years they’ve been holding egg hunts with prizes inside that are just for those 21 and up.

With Easter just days away, it is crunch time at the Mystic Sweet Shoppe. “It is crazy! I am all bunnied out,” said Rita Lara, owner of the local candy store. “It is a lot of fun. I love it. I look forward to this time of year.” Lara and her team sell hundreds of chocolate bunnies during the Easter…

Some businesses across the state have been busy as we approach the Easter weekend.

Jessie-Sierra Ross from StraightToTheHipsBaby.com showed how to make the simple yet decadent Aged Port Sabayon with Berries.

People lined up outside of Martin Rosol’s in New Britain Friday to snag some kielbasa for their Easter meals. For many, it’s not just the food, but the fellowship that comes along with the in-person experience. “It’s just so personal getting to know the people, getting to know the employees, and just coming out for all the food,” Lisa...

Jessie-Sierra Ross from StraightToTheHipsBaby.com showed how to make the simple yet decadent Aged Port Sabayon with Berries.

The Easter Bunny was incorporated into the celebration of Easter separately from Christian traditions.

Hippity-hop. Easter’s on its way!

The Ukrainian community in New Britain came together for a joyful celebration Saturday for a yearly tradition known as their Easter Festival.

The Ukrainian community in New Britain came together for a joyful celebration Saturday for a yearly tradition known as their Easter Festival. Every year, the day is all about food, family, and support for one another. “Friends of ours used to come here all the time, they were members here. Ever since then, we come down for the Easter holiday,”…

Peeps are more than just marshmallow treat — for some, they are works of art.

Peeps are more than just marshmallow treat — for some, they are works of art. Take a look at the candy artwork created this year in Carroll County, Maryland.

Francis, 86, has been receiving antibiotics to treat his bronchitis since being hospitalized Wednesday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pope will be discharged Saturday and is expected to be in St. Peter’s Square for Palm Sunday Mass.