Adedayo Akala

2020 made moving a reality for millions of Americans. Some moved to be near family, others chose to pursue their pre-pandemic pipe dreams and move to distant locations in pursuit of a better lifestyle and a cheaper cost of living.

Why America Is Moving: Money, Space, Family, Lifestyle ...

Adedayo Akala

2020 made moving a reality for millions. Some moved to be near family. Others achieved their pipe dreams of moving to distant locations in pursuit of a better lifestyle and cheaper cost of living.

Roslyn Clark Artis, president of Benedict College, hosted a graduation ceremony for 180 students in the school's football stadium in August. She says she would recommend a socially distanced commencement to other colleges and universities — but she acknowledges it's harder to pull off with thousands of graduates.

With Fall Graduation Off, But Football Still On, Students Question College Priorities

Adedayo Akala

Many colleges have canceled December graduation ceremonies while continuing to host in-person events, like football games. One graduating senior says it feels like "a slap in the face."

The Salvation Army's red-kettle campaign is expecting fewer donations and volunteers this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

With Less Money In Its Red Kettles, The Salvation Army Rallies To Save The Holidays

Adedayo Akala

With traffic down at stores and malls across the nation during the pandemic, the charity's iconic red-kettle campaign might bring in half the donations compared with last year.

As many as 23 million Americans are planning to relocate as telework becomes the new normal, according to a new survey.

Now That More Americans Can Work From Anywhere, Many Are Planning To Move Away

Adedayo Akala

Since more people are working from home, they're using the opportunity to migrate to other places. Big cities are seeing the biggest outflows, according to new surveys.

Halloween is one more thing being upended by the pandemic. Federal guidelines advise against traditional trick or treating, but parents across the country are trying to make the holiday special for their children anyway.

No Trick Or Treat: Americans Get Creative To Celebrate Halloween Safely

Adedayo Akala

The CDC is advising against the door-to-door candy quest during the pandemic. So parents are coming up with alternative ways to bring the spooky season to life. How about sending candy down a chute?

An almost empty Metro station is seen in Washington, D.C., on July 21. The region's employers worry about the safety of workers using the transit system during the pandemic.

Workers In Washington, D.C., Region Likely To Work From Home Until Next Summer

Adedayo Akala

A survey of hundreds of private employers in the region shows most are struggling to bring their employees back into the office. Many firms cited worries about the safety of using public transit.