St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day in 2020 is a holiday like no other. Irish-Americans adjusted their celebrations because of the coronavirus outbreak. But that didn’t stop people from showing their Irish pride. NBC10 Delaware bureau reporter Tim Furlong reports.

As news of new coronavirus cases and what you need to do to stay safe take over your news feeds, here are some stories to give your mind a break.

The coronavirus global crisis has caused numerous St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations to be canceled in the United States, including parades in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City, and a growing number of states and cities have closed restaurants and bars, but that hasn’t stopped revelers with enjoying the Irish holiday. Although the practice of social distancing...

NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle is at Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market where shoppers and businesses are taking measures to stop the spread of the new coronavirus as St. Patrick’s Day items are picked up. Just don’t plan on taking a seat.

Bars and restaurants in neighborhoods like Old City and Manayunk won’t be seeing the normal St. Patrick’s Day revelers as Philadelphia businesses are closed in an attempt to curb the coronavirus outbreak. NBC10’s Pamela Osborne reports from Old City.

A new pop up bar is opening in Center City with the hope of immersing you in Irish and green. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle shows us how it’s a Saint Patrick’s Day lover’s dream come true.

Philadelphia’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled Tuesday night due to coronavirus concerns. It’s the latest of several local events that were canceled as officials continue to work to stop the spread of COVID-19. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the details.

St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the Republic of Ireland have been canceled amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus, including the St. Patrick’s Day festival parade in Dublin on March 17, NBC News reports.

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is preparing for this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors has a preview.

Thanksgiving Eve is one of the biggest bar nights of the year. That’s why police in our area are cracking down on drunk drivers. NBC10’s Drew Smith has the story.

A ride-hailing driver shot and killed a New Mexico passenger earlier this year during an argument over “a large amount of vomit” in his Uber vehicle, prosecutors said in new documents. Court documents submitted by the Bernalillo County district attorney last week said the vomit and an argument over a cleanup fee led to the shooting, the Albuquerque Journal reported.

The Flyers were once again outclassed by the Capitals with a 5-2 loss Thursday night, another gut punch to the faint playoff hopes. By Jordan Hall

Mike Scott dived into the stands in Milwaukee and took a sip of a … dark-colored beverage on Saint Patrick’s Day. 

St. Baldrick’s Foundation is raising funds by shaving people’s heads to support children battling cancer. Brave the Shave will be held on Saturday at New Hope-Solebury Upper Elementary School. 

The number of mumps cases at Temple University rose again this week. We have the latest details on the outbreak.

A video of an officer punching a woman during an arrest at a St. Patrick’s Day party in Chester over the weekend has sparked a police investigation. The woman’s sister spoke to NBC10.

St. Patrick’s Day weekend always draws raucous crowds and jubilant celebrations throughout the city, and the festivities will get underway on Saturday with the dyeing of the Chicago River.

Shorts and umbrellas as you head out the door Friday. High temperatures could reach into the 70s and NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Steve Sosna is tracking thunderstorms that may move through our area Friday evening. A clear weekend is then on tap.

We’re in for warm temperatures and rain Friday. NBC10 First Alert Weather chief meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.

After a beautiful Thursday, we’re in for more warmth on Friday. We’ll also see some rain however. NBC10 First Alert Weather chief meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.