Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
After a cold start, temperatures will climb into the 40s today ahead of a rainy Christmas Eve
Today is a perfect day to finish your Christmas errands or anything you need to take care of outside; ahead of the heavy rain and windy Christmas Eve weather we’re forecasting.
Today is a perfect day to finish your Christmas errands or anything you need to take care of outside; ahead of the heavy rain and windy Christmas Eve weather we’re forecasting.
Major retailer warns of shopping scams during holiday season
Christmas is just days away and there’s no shortage of people looking for a good deal on gifts. But one major retailer is warning shoppers, if the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Christmas is just days away and there’s no shortage of people looking for a good deal on gifts. But one major retailer is warning shoppers, if the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.
COVID forces changes to Children’s National Hospital Christmas tradition
It should be the most wonderful time of year – and there are plenty of people working to make that happen for families who need it the most.
It should be the most wonderful time of year – and there are plenty of people working to make that happen for families who need it the most.
New Jersey teens save children who fell into frozen pond while sledding
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.
Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and tears
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
Preventing Christmas tree fires can stop millions in property damage every year
Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.
Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.
Holiday shipping deadlines
If you still have packages you want shipped before Christmas, you may still have time, but it's probably going to cost you.
If you still have packages you want shipped before Christmas, you may still have time, but it's probably going to cost you.
President Trump to spend Christmas in Florida
President Donald Trump will be spending Christmas in Florida.
President Donald Trump will be spending Christmas in Florida.
Zoom allowing unlimited video calls for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
Paraglider dressed as Santa gets tangled in power lines while delivering candy canes
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
Local businesses owners participating in 2020 DC Downtown Holiday Market
Local DC businesses, who have struggled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are coming out to the Downtown Holiday Market in hopes of stirring up last minute revenue before the holidays.
Local DC businesses, who have struggled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are coming out to the Downtown Holiday Market in hopes of stirring up last minute revenue before the holidays.
Record volume for shipping companies making customers question: Will my holiday packages arrive on time?
This year, we’re hearing more anxiety around whether Christmas and holiday gifts will arrive in the mail on-time. Shipping businesses across the board are seeing the pandemic further stress what has always been a busy shipping week: the last week before Christmas.
This year, we’re hearing more anxiety around whether Christmas and holiday gifts will arrive in the mail on-time. Shipping businesses across the board are seeing the pandemic further stress what has always been a busy shipping week: the last week before Christmas.
Record volume for shipping companies making customers question delivery dates
As shipping companies and the USPS are all experiencing record volumes this year partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are wondering if their packages will make it to their destinations on time.
As shipping companies and the USPS are all experiencing record volumes this year partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are wondering if their packages will make it to their destinations on time.
Can Christmas shoppers trust delivery dates promised by shipping companies?
With the holidays getting closer and closer, how reliable are the deadlines and delivery dates being promised by shipping organizations like USPS and FedEx?
With the holidays getting closer and closer, how reliable are the deadlines and delivery dates being promised by shipping organizations like USPS and FedEx?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.