State’s largest animal shelter gets $250,000 grant for Valentine’s Day

The Petco Foundation on Wednesday surprised BARCS–the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter –with a $250,000 grant in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The shelter is the largest in the state with over 12-thousand animals taken in every year.

Valentine’s Day’s roots are more than candy and roses

Roses, chocolates and cards are how we celebrate Valentine’s Day today, but that isn’t how it was celebrated in A.D. 269. Saint Valentine was known for bringing lovers together but was eventually martyred for it. February 14, the day of his death, is now what we know as Valentine’s Day.

Talking Pop Culture Ep. 1 Valentine’s Day

Rachel and Quanny talk about Valentine’s Day, and the TV/movie industry of today and yesteryear.

Majority of Americans hope to receive chocolate on Valentine’s Day

According to the National Confectioners Association, most Americans want to receive chocolate on Valentine’s Day.

Kids talk: Valentine’s Day

Kids give their thoughts on what makes for a good Valentine’s Day gift

Many Marylanders use mobile apps to find love and live to tweet about it

Mobile dating apps have become popular in today’s dating scene. Maryland Tinder users tweet about their experiences with the app.

Thousands in Maryland remain on organ transplant waiting list

February 14 is National Donor Day. There are currently 2.8 million Marylanders registered to donate.

Participants run for charity in their Valentine’s Day best

Participants at annual fundraiser in Washington, D.C. talk dating apps and Valentine’s Day plans.

Can’t Buy Me Love: a Valentine’s Day Spending Graphic

Money may not be able to purchase affection on Valentine’s Day. But that doesn’t stop millions of Americans from trying. This is a look at the things we buy — and who we buy them for — on Feb. 14.

Snow Won’t Keep Florist From Making Valentine’s Day Deliveries

It’s not Valentine’s Day without roses, but will snow keep all those flower orders from being delivered? At Bell Flowers in Silver Spring, the answer is no way.