When do stores open on Black Friday this year?
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
DC weather: Brief warmup before blustery Thanksgiving; snow, rain mix possible next week
A short-lived warmup will push highs near 70 degrees on Wednesday before temperatures plummet just in time for a blustery cold Thanksgiving.
A short-lived warmup will push highs near 70 degrees on Wednesday before temperatures plummet just in time for a blustery cold Thanksgiving.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
Man arrested after pointing gun at Christmas carolers, police say
A man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at Christmas carolers who came to his door.
A man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at Christmas carolers who came to his door.
‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection underway, how to make a donation
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Record-breaking air travel expected during Thanksgiving rush
Airports nationwide are bracing for a surge of travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday rush.
Airports nationwide are bracing for a surge of travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday rush.
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.