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'A Little Extra Light': Silver Cross ICU Nurse Paints ICU Patients' Doors To Brighten Holidays
ICU nurse Kaci Svornik decks the Silver Cross ICU hall with holiday spirit—and her hand-painted works of art.

ICU nurse Kaci Svornik decks the Silver Cross ICU hall with holiday spirit—and her hand-painted works of art.

Students and teachers in West Orange have been sharing some holiday season compassion by holding food and coat drives.
Shoppers can find the Annapolis Holiday Market at a slightly different location downtown because of construction. Here are dates, times.
Warminster Township's two fire departments will tour Santa Claus on both days this weekend.
Not everyone needs to cook at home to have a great meal on Christmas Day. Here are some local spots to consider.
Here are 10 ways to ring in the New Year this holiday season.
The city held the annual lighting of the menorah on the West Haven Green on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
The diner features over 200 nutcrackers of all shapes and sizes, wreaths, "letters to Santa" stations, poinsettia displays and more.
Some promotions run through January 2026.
From concerts and light shows, to theme parks decked out for the holiday season, there's plenty of festive things to do in San Diego County.
The lakeside festival features family-friendly programming, igloo reservations, seasonal attractions and more.
The park-wide holiday festival features live weekend entertainment, family programming, and seasonal food and drink offerings.
Hundreds of handmade cards were distributed to veterans throughout South Jersey.
The seasonal installation features immersive design, themed trees and the all-new "Wonder of Oz" Lightshow Spectacular.
The daytime event will include a walking performance through Fairfield’s Cultural District.
The bazaar features 13 vendors with a range of goods, including handcrafted items, sweet treats, candles, tote bags and pet goodies.
A family tradition of taking hay from the manager; why sisters balked at fetching their gifts from under the tree; more holiday memories.
Also: Photos with Santa; menorah lighting; knit a snowman; yoga; church hosts thrift shop; stories; student recitals; and more.
Bars in San Diego have transformed into festive pop-ups filled with twinkling lights and themed cocktails.
The over-the-top holiday cocktail pop-up bars are open at Draft in Mission Beach and Brickman's Restaurant and Bar in San Marcos.
The Sudbury Garden Club has led the inn's annual holiday decorating for more than half a century.
The township shared some reminders for Livingston residents as they get ready for the Christmas holiday.
Santa Claus will visit five Horsham Township parks over the weekend.
Rush hour commuters at Newark Penn Station will get a holiday-themed treat on Dec. 17.
Hear the original Vince Guaraldi Trio soundtrack to the beloved holiday classic performed live Saturday, Dec. 20, at First Lutheran Church.
Kids got to "Shop with a Cop" thanks to a partnership between the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians and the Sheriff's Department.
The family-friendly holiday event runs on select nights from Dec. 19 through Jan. 4.
An annual Hanukkah event once again brought together neighbors in West Orange.
Shoppers are invited to enjoy exclusive in-store specials, complimentary beverages and treats, and a chance to discover unique gifts.
Students will have a chance to take pictures with Santa and the Grinch thanks to the Perris Police Department and the Val Verde USD.
Mayor: "During the Festival of Lights, let us rededicate our lives to illuminating this world with the brightest of all lights: love."
"This event truly captures the best of Nutley – neighbors coming together to support families in a difficult time."
Westport is hosting a Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the corner of Post Road East and Main Street.
This year marks the 32nd annual Rob Mathes Holiday Concert. Tickets are available now.
More than 3,100 children will have Christmas presents this year due to the SEA/SEIU 1984's annual Operation Santa Claus event.
Homeward Bound is seeing a sharp increase in dogs coming into the shelter. PrimoHoagies is sponsoring adoption fees to help.
A weird-but-wonderful holiday tradition is back in this North Jersey town: a block full of giant, inflatable snowmen.
Major retail stores offer expedited shipping, in-store pickup on Christmas Eve and other options for holiday shoppers still choosing gifts.
A MarketBeat survey of 3,022 shoppers ranks Connecticut’s most Christmassy stores.