Christmas Parade and Frosty Fest in Rensselaer on Dec. 3
The parade lineup and starting area will be in a different location this year. Lineup will be on Harrison Street between McKinley Avenue and Cullen Street, with vehicles and floats arriving between 3 and 4 p.m. and
U.S. House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries to become first Black party leader

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York has been elected the next Democratic House leader, making history as the first black lawmaker to lead a political party’s caucus. The 52-year-old Jeffries was elected on Wednesday in a unanimous vote,
House of Representatives passes legislation to avoid railroad strike

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to avoid a railroad strike; national railroad workers had vowed to strike on Dec. 9 if no agreement was reached. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 290-137, and still
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Kris Letang out indefinitely after suffering second stroke

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday that Kris Letang will be out indefinitely after suffering a second stroke. General manager Ron Hextall said the defenseman reported symptoms on Monday to the training staff and “was immediately taken to the
Rams’ Aaron Donald ruled out of Week 13 game vs Seahawks with ankle sprain

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald will miss a game due to injury for the first time in his NFL career. Donald was ruled out of this Sunday’s Week 13 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks because
Tidalwave Music Festival shares 2023 lineup featuring Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and more

The TidalWave Music Festival will return in 2023, with headliners Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn and Thomas Rhett set to perform on the Atlantic City Beach in New Jersey on Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th.
Jimmie Allen, Elle King and Rachel Smith to host ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’

Jimmie Allen and Elle King will host New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash along with Entertainment Tonight host Rachel Smith. The special will air live on Friday, Dec. 31 from Music City at 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.