Ash Wednesday, Lent
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It's fish fry season. Churches ready to serve Lenten meals around Stark County
Looking for a church fish fry? The Stark County area offers plenty to choose from. Here's a rundown.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Ramadan. Supposedly starting on Wednesday, February 18, Ramadan is moved to February 19 in the Philippines. This was due to the crescent moon not being sighted, according to Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani of the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’. The crescent moon marks the beginning of Ramadan, or the month of prayer and fasting.
One food is always accepted and enjoyed during Lent: the pretzel. It has a deeply spiritual significance for Lent. Because of its limited ingredients and its shape, it signifies Lent’s call for restraint and reflection on God.
Many Louisianans tend to bypass the optimism of New Year's resolutions with their sights set on something more true to their roots — Lent.
Tuesday was a marquee day at the Milan Cortina Olympics as the women's figure skating competition got underway. The Rockies, Padres, Giants, Astros and Phillies make up the bottom tier of our 2026 rankings. With contract certainty, renewed health and unfinished business with Washington, Trinity Rodman is right where she wants to be.
Lenten Fish Fry Bingo is designed to celebrate a Wisconsin dining tradition and drive business to local restaurants throughout the Lenten season.
Despite regional traditions and differences in receiving ashes, the spiritual focus of the Lenten season does not change.