After years of work building an exquisitely sensitive instrument, University of Chicago scientists stood and watched as it flew up and out of sight into the fiercely blue Antarctic sky. Launched on ...

The North Pole has long been considered the home of old Saint Nick. Interestingly, the singular form of the name suggests there is only one, sitting all by its lonesome at the top of the world. Sounds ...

North Shore’s Chris Van Allsburg talks North Pole magic, Tom Hanks, RISD — and how a Boston editor convinced him to become a children’s book author. THE POLAR ...

The Christmas version of the Heber Creeper transitions to the North Pole Express in December. Passengers are treated to hot chocolate, cookies, singing, dancing and a visit from Santa Claus. Credit: ...

United Airlines, Tampa International Airport, Muma Children's Hospital and Tampa General Hospital have come together to give patients a fantasy flight to the North Pole. 50 Muma Children's Hospital ...

It is that time of the year when you will soon want a cup of hot chocolate in hand and loved ones by your side while settling in to watch a festive favorite. Perhaps The Polar Express? Few films bring ...

While I was looking at the list of films that the Dietrich would be featuring during the 12 Movies of Christmas, there were quite a few that I have watched every holiday season that I have always ...

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Before it became a symbol of Christmas magic, the train that inspired the cult classic, "The Polar Express" hauled steel, wartime freight and Michigan history across the rails. Built in 1941, the Pere ...

Radical street librarian Storybook Maze has transformed an antique trolley car into a bookmobile that will be decorated as The Polar Express, and it will make its big debut this Sunday in the 52 nd ...