At first glance, it might have looked like a run-of-the-mill social media check-in: "How is everybody doing?" But the message came from Elmo — the furry red friend to kids, Muppets and anyone else.

Lee was born Aug. 27, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Rudy and Bea Hofmaster Elmo. After graduating from South High School in 1962, he enlisted in the Army. Upon his discharge, Lee went to work ...

A new Little Golden Book, Elmo’s Day With Rocco, turns one of Sesame Street’s funniest running gags into a read-aloud and ...

When Elmo decided to check the emotional pulse of the internet on Monday and ask, “How is everybody doing?” the fiery-colored Muppet couldn’t have anticipated the seismic response he’d receive. Elmo’s ...

She was born Feb. 11, 1925, to Frank and Cora Carver Hofmaster in Youngstown, where she lived her whole life. After graduating from South High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Rudy Elmo ...

Sesame Street star Elmo is bringing Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and the rest of their friends for a summer live show, Elmo’s Got the Moves. Tickets go on sale Friday for the June 27 show, which will ...

A lot can be learned from Elmo. Just ask my wife. I first became aware of Elmo one Christmas when he was in high demand. That version was called "Tickle Me Elmo." The fuzzy red Muppet had a contagious ...