valentines day

This year’s Valentine’s Day isn’t like ones past, but one thing hasn’t changed: people’s love for chocolate. In fact, chocolate sales are soaring. At Furlong’s Candies in Norwood, Massachusetts, it was an extremely busy day this Valentine’s Day with people coming in for last minute gifts.  Co-owner Nancy Thrasher says it’s been so busy that sales this year are...

Furlong Candies co-owner Nancy Thrasher says it’s been so busy that sales this year are up 25 to 30 percent. On Saturday, about 700 people came into the store.

Maria Sansone and Anna Rossi are celebrating Galentine’s Day together virtually this year! Mix up this delicious gin cocktail called the Aviator or prep some delicious nibbles like marinated goat cheese, heart-shaped pizza, or a chocolate molten lava cake. Try one or all of these recipes for a fun, safe day celebrating all kinds of love....

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It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and business owners in Massachusetts are grateful for the more relaxed COVID restrictions that took effect last Monday. With no curfew and increased capacity limits, more people can eat at restaurants on a weekend where people come together in the name of love. It’s welcome news for restaurant owners who have been dealing with slower...

With Massachusetts restaurants staying open later and operating at 40-percent capacity, things are looking up for some businesses this Valentine’s Day weekend.

This three-day weekend is a chance for people to enjoy themselves with lighter COVID restrictions in Massachusetts.

The Center for Disease Control is understandably being a buzzkill when it comes to your Valentine’s Day weekend. With that in mind here are a few suggestions for keeping yourself and your significant other safe as you celebrate a romantic weekend.