Dog hit by car, shot over 70 times finds forever home for the holidays
The pup underwent surgery to repair her pelvis and restore her mobility. She was then sent to a foster home for recovery.
Non-profit making final push to raise money to reunite military families during the holidays
With just one more week until Christmas, a local non-profit is making its final push to raise money to reunite military families this holiday season.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan declares Christmas Eve a state holiday
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that Christmas Eve will be a state holiday.
Shopping small for the holidays through local DC record store
Owners of Byrdland in Union Market talk about opening their record store so close to the holiday and their boozy holiday bundle idea with another local business.
USPS temporary operation in Prince George's County working to cut down on holiday delays
Inside the Marlo Furniture warehouse in Forestville, United States Postal Service workers are hurrying to get a handle on widespread mail delays in the Washington region.
Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
First lady Melania Trump visits children’s hospital, continuing holiday tradition
Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.
DC ranks last on list of states with the most Christmas spirit
When it comes to Christmas spirit, the District looks to be getting coal this year, according to a study by Century Link. It found that of all the 50 states, including the District of Columbia, D.C. ranked 51 out of 51 when it came to states with the most Christmas spirit.
Bundles of joy: Nurse crochets Christmas gift swaddles for newborns at hospital
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
50 Georgia kids potentially exposed to COVID-19 after Santa, Mrs. Claus test positive
Fifty children were exposed to COVID-19 after taking their picture with a Santa and Mrs. Clause who tested positive for the virus.
‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’: Mariah Carey’s 1994 song tops Billboard chart, nears 1B streams
Mariah Carey just received the best Christmas gift a singer could ever want: Decades after she released her holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” the song topped the Billboard chart once again.
Monday marks Free Shipping Day for online holiday shoppers
Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.
Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
Time running out to get holiday gifts delivered by Christmas through USPS, FedEx
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, health experts say it's best to start holiday shopping earlier rather than later to avoid shipping delays and crowds.