Thanksgiving travel to reach record levels in DMV; best and worst times to drive
More than 1.6 million Washington-area residents are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to AAA.
More than 1.6 million Washington-area residents are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to AAA.
Abandoned ‘dog’ turns out to be toy reindeer: ‘Santa’s reindeer resting after a test flight’
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items
Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.
Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.
Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
Ice skating returns to Sculpture Garden at National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art's Ice Rink at the Sculpture Garden reopens to the public for the winter on Monday.
The National Gallery of Art's Ice Rink at the Sculpture Garden reopens to the public for the winter on Monday.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Holiday light shows across the DMV illuminate the winter season
Kickoff the holiday season by visiting light displays across the DMV.
Kickoff the holiday season by visiting light displays across the DMV.
Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Don’t let your feast turn into a fiasco - follow these safety tips!
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants that will be open for the holiday
For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.
For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.
This year's top Thanksgiving travel destinations
This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.
This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.
Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Tips for what could be the busiest travel season in 15 years
Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.
Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.
WATCH: Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade features glittering floats, marching bands, twelve-foot inflatable turkeys – and an appearance from the big man himself, Santa Claus.
The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade features glittering floats, marching bands, twelve-foot inflatable turkeys – and an appearance from the big man himself, Santa Claus.
Will your Thanksgiving meal be cheaper this year?
While the prices of some Thanksgiving staples have gone down since last year, other fan favorites are more expensive in 2025.
While the prices of some Thanksgiving staples have gone down since last year, other fan favorites are more expensive in 2025.
Turkey Giveaway 2025: Free Thanksgiving help in the DMV this holiday season
Thanksgiving is underway and local leaders and organizations are giving back. Starting Friday, over 1,000 turkeys and meals will be handed out to those in the area who may need them. Here is where you can find them:
Thanksgiving is underway and local leaders and organizations are giving back. Starting Friday, over 1,000 turkeys and meals will be handed out to those in the area who may need them. Here is where you can find them:
Downtown DC Holiday Market: Hours, parking and what to know
The holiday season has arrived, and the Downtown D.C. Holiday Market is back. Here’s what you need to know to enjoy family‑friendly festivities!
The holiday season has arrived, and the Downtown D.C. Holiday Market is back. Here’s what you need to know to enjoy family‑friendly festivities!
US Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in DC, signaling beginning of 2025 holiday season
The 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington, D.C., marking the traditional start of the holiday season in the nation’s capital.
The 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington, D.C., marking the traditional start of the holiday season in the nation’s capital.
McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it
McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.
McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.
Here are the best stores to shop for Black Friday deals, based on sale data
Black Friday can bring big savings, but it can also bring big headaches. WalletHub analyzed more than 3,100 Black Friday deals to see which stores offer the best discounts.
Black Friday can bring big savings, but it can also bring big headaches. WalletHub analyzed more than 3,100 Black Friday deals to see which stores offer the best discounts.
Here's where the holiday season's biggest spenders live, data shows
Here’s which cities are leading 2025 holiday spending this season, even as credit card debt grows.
Here’s which cities are leading 2025 holiday spending this season, even as credit card debt grows.