The tradition started 148 years ago

President Donald Trump says overcast weather for the annual White House Easter egg roll means no one has to worry about getting sunburned.

The head of Ukraine's southern Kherson region says that Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in the region.

The weekend is ending with near-normal weather, but temperatures will jump into the 70s again on Monday. The warmer weather will arrive with rain and gusty winds.

A Pentecostal church in South Africa has celebrated Easter Sunday with mass wedding ceremonies for around 3,000 people, with many of them entering into polygamous marriages.

Some of the fastest canines on four very short legs have raced for glory in Scotland’s annual Corgi Derby.

Dozens of Ukrainians gathered at a bombed-out church in the country’s north to celebrate Easter Sunday, doubting a ceasefire with Russia is possible.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to create an “impression of a ceasefire,” saying Russian forces continued attacks after President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of an Easter truce.

Take an umbrella or rain jacket on Easter, but the rain chances are not high enough to warrant changing outdoor plans.

Eastern and Western churches will celebrate Easter on the same day this year, while marking 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea unified Christian doctrine.

Starting Easter Sunday, it will be chilly, with sunrise services in the 30s. It will be dry throughout the day, but a chance for showers returns in the evening and overnight hours.

Fun things to do this weekend in and around Detroit

Here's a list of things to do in Metro Detroit this Easter weekend.

Easter is just around the corner, and now is the time to roll out some fun activities for the family.

Exploring cultural traditions old and new

Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.

Celebrate with loved ones this Easter Sunday at one of these brunch spots.

U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen despite President Donald Trump’s predictions, a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.

Want to avoid stuffing those Easter baskets with too many sugary treats? Here are some alternatives to candy that will inspire and excite children in a good way!

Easter is a popular time for kids to receive puppies as gifts, and sadly, many scammers know that is true.

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.

Five restaurants are coming together for a Fat Tuesday experience

Airbnb's profit more than doubled last quarter, but management's disappointing revenue forecast sparked a roughly 7% drop in its stock in after-market trading.

A beloved family dog from San Diego ran away and somehow wound up in Wayne County.

A dog missing in California since last summer turned up more than 2,000 miles away in Michigan.

The slow-moving system will be responsible for precipitation through Thursday morning in Southeast Michigan.

A Russian cruise missile strike on infrastructure in Ukraine’s western Lviv region has left one person dead while another died in an attack in the northeast.

Rain returns to the region late Sunday for some, widespread rain returns late Monday for Metro Detroit

Pope Francis has rallied from respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations and make a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.

Seasonal weather continues as we wrap up March

President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as “Transgender Day of Visibility.”.

On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn.

An 8-year-old girl was the lone survivor after a bus full of Easter pilgrims from Botswana making their way to a popular church festival in rural South Africa crashed off a bridge on a mountain pass and plunged into a ravine before bursting into flames.

Authorities say a bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter weekend church gathering plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames in South Africa, killing at least 45 people.

Events for weekend of March 29-31.

Egg-cellent beauty tricks!

Easter is right around the corner, which means that a big Easter brunch is the perfect way to celebrate.

Check out this list of places to feast on brunch for Easter in Metro Detroit!

The coming days will be filled with egg hunts, candy being handed out, pictures with the Easter bunny, and other family portraits to commemorate the most important day on the Christian calendar.

Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year.

Easter is on Sunday, and as you prepare your meals, don’t forget about desserts. How does making your own Easter cookies sound?

Are you ready to impress your guests for Easter brunch?

The best tips and tricks to keep your kids busy this Easter

Expert share advice to keep your pets safe this Easter

We attached a GoPro camera to luggage to follow its journey from check-in to the airplane's gate.

Local 4 was given a rare look inside the operation with permission from the airline and TSA.

Events for weekend of March 22-24.

Those who live in Downriver communities may awaken to find their lawns adorned with Easter eggs, with proceeds supporting a young girl impacted by seizures.

A popular Metro Detroit bakery is permanently closing its doors after nearly 50 years in business.

A small bakery in Center Line will be permanently closing up shop.

Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision.

Ukrainian authorities say weekend shelling by Russian forces killed at least seven civilians.

Ukrainians have marked Palm Sunday in the country's most revered Orthodox site that has been at the heart of a religious dispute playing out in parallel with the war against Russia.

Police are investigating a possible shooting after a man was found dead in Detroit with gunshot wounds on Easter morning.

Easter Sunday is right around the corner, and many businesses will be observing the holiday this year by being closed for the day.

Pope Francis was presiding over Easter vigil Mass at the Vatican.

From dressing as Roman soldiers in Antigua, Guatemala, to carrying palm fronds on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week.

Here’s a synopsis of both the historical elements of Easter that people might not know about, and the modern financial windfall Easter is expected to be in 2022.

Easter Sunday is right around the corner, and many businesses will be observing the holiday this year by being closed for the day.

Forecast for Friday, April 7, 2023.

There figures to be a lot of smiling faces, color and clever decorations, and we want to see it!

Events for weekend of April 6 to 9.

Whenever I hear the name Peeps, my initial reaction is always the same: why?

Have a great time with your peeps

There’s no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than Easter.

We've put together a list of egg-celent events happening around Ann Arbor.

Many Christians around the world flock to Jerusalem each Easter to try and relive firsthand the events written about in the Bible on what is the most important week and day on the Christian calendar.

Events for weekend of March 31 to April 2.

Whenever I hear the name Peeps, my initial reaction is always the same: why?

Fasting across religions is practiced for a wide range of reasons that include spiritual purification and self-discipline.

Hats tricks to try with your style.

TheRide buses will not be running on Sunday, April 9, due to the Easter holiday, officials said.

WDIV Insiders get a chance to see Jo Koy’s newest comedy.

Britain has announced a new round of sanctions against Russia.

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has been removed from the latest round of European Union measures to punish Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the insistence of Hungary.

Far from home and unsure when or even if they will ever return, Ukrainians displaced by war gathered at churches across Eastern Europe on Sunday for the Orthodox Easter holiday.

Many Ukrainian Americans are observing Orthodox Easter this Sunday, but they’re finding it difficult to be joyful when their ancestral homeland has been torn by the Russian invasion.

A Detroit mother is hoping clues about her 6-month-old’s 2016 murder will help bring her closure.

Dirt will be back on NASCAR’s schedule next year and likely on Easter Sunday again if Fox Sports has its way.

More than 400 Detroit families came to Faith Xperience Church to watch 10,000 eggs drop from a helicopter!

Three mass shootings in the U.S. over the Easter holiday weekend capped a month of rampant gun violence that's touched both big cities and small, rural communities across the nation.

Several racially insensitive signs were placed in front of the Woodhaven Police Department for moments on Easter morning.

Happy Easter and welcome to Sunday, Motown!

With so much going on in the world right now, many Detroiters attending church services on Easter Sunday say they are reflecting and hopeful.

Though Easter has been around for centuries, some of its most popular traditions have not been.

Christian worshipers gathered in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Seplucher, the traditional site of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection, to observe the Easter holiday.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Pope Francis has made an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine and in other wars in the world.

Families across Metro Detroit have felt pain at the pump, but a gas station in Detroit was bumper to bumper Saturday morning.

Pope Francis invoked “gestures of peace in these days marked by the horror of war” in an Easter vigil homily in St. Peter’s Basilica attended by the mayor of the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol and three Ukrainian lawmakers.

Watch the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at Detroit’s Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on April 16th, 2022.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

A trend that seems to be sweeping the internet the past few Easter seasons is naturally dyed eggs.

Easter is upon us which brings plenty of events to bring the whole family to all weekend long.

We are just a few days away from Easter, which means that you are envisioning brightly colored baskets, decorated eggs, and the usual Easter candy that we all love. Here are a few ideas that can take your Easter celebration to a whole new level.

It’s almost Easter in Ukraine, where a trio of churches on the far edges of the capital have faith, hope and charity to consider.

Pope Francis opened Holy Week Sunday with a call for an Easter truce in Ukraine to make room for a negotiated peace, highlighting the need for leaders to “make some sacrifices for the good of the people.”.

The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.

British travelers faced more disruptions during the Easter holiday break as two major airlines, British Airways and easyJet, canceled about 100 flights Wednesday.

See how the Easter holiday will affect TheRide's buses in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area.