Easter weekend began on Good Friday, with many politicians and faith leaders taking to social media to remember the Christian holiday. Good Friday marks the day Jesus Christ died on the cross before rising from the dead three days later,

Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.

You might want to plan ahead and make sure you have all your ingredients on hand for your hot cross bun recipe for Easter dinner. Some Greater Akron retailers and grocery stores will be closed or will have reduced hours on Easter Sunday − the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

If you were hoping for sunny skies on Easter for picnics and egg hunts, you may make backup plans. Storms are expected across much of the state.

North Texas is in for a wet and soggy weekend, which might put a damper on Easter weekend plans. On Easter Sunday, North Texas has a high chance of showers and storms during the early morning hours, bringing a flood threat as a cold front moves through.