Mysterious streaks of light seen in the sky over California
Mysterious streaks of light were seen in the sky in the Sacramento area Friday night, shocking St. Patrick’s Day revelers who then posted videos on social media of the surprising sight. Jaime Hernandez was behind the King Cong Brewing Company in Sacramento for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration when some among the group noticed the lights. Hernandez quickly began filming.
news.yahoo.comSweet treats and cocktails for Saint Patrick’s Day
Ali Webb from Alley Cakes is back to discuss delicious treats and cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day. Today on the show Ali showcased how to make a unique cocktail that is perfect for anyone who is looking to drink something other than a pint of Guinness. Paired with the melon margarita cocktail are pot of gold cupcakes.
Staying safe while celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is usually known for its big parades and parties, but this year’s festivities are sure to look a lot different due to COVID-19. “Don’t treat this St. Patrick’s Day really any differently than any other major event of the past year from a precaution standpoint. RELATED: Jacksonville Irish pub prepares for St. Patrick’s Day crowdHe said it’s easy to let your guard down while drinking, which is why people need to be extra careful with their surroundings. He said if an entire group has been vaccinated, they don’t need to worry as much about masks. Khabbaza said if you do find yourself in a big crowd at some point on St. Patrick’s Day, be sure to stay away from vulnerable family members for at least ten days as to not risk spreading the virus.
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day: We look into the science of luck
March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, but luck isn’t just for the Irish. While over 50% of Americans don’t believe in bad luck superstitions, like breaking a mirror or spilling salt, many people still attribute opportunities and accomplishments to having good luck. From horseshoes to four-leaf clovers, to a penny face up on the sidewalk, everybody has their own idea of a good luck charm. So, whether you call it luck, intuition, or just a good guess if it feels right do it. Experts say that our brains naturally mirror people we’re trying to empathize with, making it easier to predict their intentions.
Biden recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's Day
President Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin on St. Patrick's Day, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden marked St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday by recommitting the U.S. to the Good Friday Agreement, which has come under increasing stress following the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. Before the meeting, the president attended a morning Mass at the aptly named St. Patrick’s Church near his family home in Wilmington, Delaware, then returned to the White House to partake in the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, which were toned down due to the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with recent tradition, the water in fountains outside the White House ran green for the day. Biden and Martin also emphasized their commitment to addressing global challenges and combating the coronavirus, among other issues, the White House said.
Jacksonville Irish pub prepares for St. Patrick’s Day crowd
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An Irish pub in Jacksonville is preparing for St. Patrick’s Day and expects a good crowd as people continue to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Tents were already setup Tuesday evening at Culhane’s Irish Pub on the Southside well ahead of the celebration. We grew up with the parades in Ireland, and we love the Irish spirit, the hospitality. It’s what we are all about, getting together with family and friends and having a pint and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day,” said Mary Jane Culhane, co-owner of the Irish pub. Culhane says getting to serve green beer this St. Patrick’s Day is a turning point for things starting to get back to normal.
The craziest St. Patrick’s Day weather since 1871 — and how the Tribune covered it
Chicago had a snow depth of 7 inches — the deepest ever for the day — on March 17, 1960. The day was also memorable for two teenagers who used St. Patrick’s Day as their excuse for skipping school. Both wandered almost 1 mile out onto an ice-covered Lake Michigan. Onlookers at 79th Street tipped off police, who escorted the boys off the ice and to the Grand Crossing police station where they “received a scolding from juvenile officers,” according to the Tribune.
chicagotribune.comOne year after the St. Patrick’s party raged, Chicago bars say they can’t risk bending the rules: ‘The challenging part will be turning people away’
Many of the restrictions are anathema to the usual free-flowing St. Patrick’s Day festivity: Customers must wear masks at all times except when seated and actively eating or drinking; drinks can only be ordered while seated; dancing isn’t allowed; activities such as darts and pool are permitted, but patrons cannot eat or drink while doing them and must wear face coverings. Bars and restaurants also remain beholden to capacity limits, which are currently set at 50% or 50 people per space, whichever is less.
chicagotribune.comCity promises crackdown on bar overcrowding for St. Patrick’s Day weekend: ‘Green beer does not protect you from COVID, right?’
Patrick’s Day is one of greatest times of the year in Chicago, but as we enter the second year of this pandemic our celebration must look different than typical years,” said Business Affairs Commissioner Rosa Escareno said in the release. “We have to stay diligent and commit to the regulations that keep our community safe.
chicagotribune.comCoronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened March 11 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
AdvertisementStatewide, 112,776 vaccine doses were administered Wednesday, bringing the total number of doses administered since December to 3,680,703. “We’re looking to bring COVID-19 vaccine into the areas where people live that have been most impacted by COVID-19,” Rocha said. The crowds of tourists, office workers and students have shrunk since the COVID-19 pandemic forced people to hunker down at home. With Illinois expecting more coronavirus vaccine doses in coming weeks, some people may soon face a choice: which vaccine to get. For every five known COVID-19 deaths in Illinois, there were two other deaths that exceeded the typical numbers.
chicagotribune.comColumn: How has a year in the pandemic changed you? The Year of COVID Questionnaire is here to help you take stock.
It was the day Rita Wilson and her husband, Tom Hanks, announced they’d been diagnosed with some strange new disease. It was the day the NBA suspended its season. On that day, the president announced a travel ban from Europe, and in Chicago, the St. Patrick’s Day parades were canceled. It was the day the truth of our new life began to sink in. Few of us could have imagined then that within a year COVID would be responsible for the deaths of more than half a million Americans.
chicagotribune.comChicago, no big St. Patrick’s Day parties this year, public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady implores city
“I came to this great city for the first time on St. Patrick’s Day as a college freshman. So I get it,” Lightfoot said last year ahead of the holiday. “But this year, this time, is different. It must be different to save lives. I do not want to see hordes of people out in the streets.”
chicagotribune.comChicago’s St. Patrick’s Day parades again canceled
“We will have contests for people to decorate their houses. That will get the community involved,” Viero said. “Here at BAPA, we will work with our businesses to come up with something really cool, but we don’t have it nailed down yet. We have reached out to the businesses to ask if they want to be a part of something for the parade date.”
chicagotribune.comCan you fathom no St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at pubs in Ireland?
A St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland without celebrations at local pubs? Yes, it is true, and just the latest example of how serious the coronavirus pandemic has become. The Irish government sent a release Sunday asking all pubs be closed from Sunday night until March 29 to help quell the spread of the coronavirus. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations surely will be affected around the world, and it’s hard to imagine you can’t even go to a pub in the heart of Ireland anymore to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But that once again emphasizes the seriousness of the pandemic and the sacrifices so many are making.