Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to march on despite COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic, which shut down theaters in March, may have upended most traditions this holiday season, but the annual New York City parade will march on with balloons, dancers, floats, Broadway shows and Santa — albeit heavily edited for safety.
The pandemic, which shut down theaters in March, may have upended most traditions this holiday season, but the annual New York City parade will march on with balloons, dancers, floats, Broadway shows and Santa — albeit heavily edited for safety.
4 in 10 Marylanders do not plan on changing in-person Thanksgiving plans, survey finds
Local and state officials across the country and the DMV are urging residents not to travel for Thanksgiving and to avoid gathering in large groups amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a new survey focusing on certain areas of Maryland is showing many are not heeding those warnings.
Local and state officials across the country and the DMV are urging residents not to travel for Thanksgiving and to avoid gathering in large groups amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a new survey focusing on certain areas of Maryland is showing many are not heeding those warnings.
Stores experiencing second wave of panic buying
It is a flashback to the start of the pandemic – empty aisles.
It is a flashback to the start of the pandemic – empty aisles.
Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
Trump pardons national Thanksgiving turkey at the White House
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered reprieve to a turkey as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered reprieve to a turkey as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition.
Toddler runs in terror after 'Grinch' surprises her during Christmas photo shoot
The Grinch has become one of the most iconic pop culture characters connected with Christmas. It turns out, while the cartoon version might be enjoyable to children, seeing the Grinch in real life might not be as much fun.
The Grinch has become one of the most iconic pop culture characters connected with Christmas. It turns out, while the cartoon version might be enjoyable to children, seeing the Grinch in real life might not be as much fun.
Macy's Metro Center annual holiday windows give thanks to DC community
Macy's Metro Center has revealed their annual holiday windows display, dedicating the design to "first responders, essential workers, marchers for equality and the local community who showed their grit, good humor and hopeful spirit during a tumultuous year."
Macy's Metro Center has revealed their annual holiday windows display, dedicating the design to "first responders, essential workers, marchers for equality and the local community who showed their grit, good humor and hopeful spirit during a tumultuous year."
White House planning holiday parties, despite health warnings
Public health officials are sounding alarms and urging Americans not to travel and limit gatherings this holiday season amid a new surge in coronavirus cases. But that isn’t stopping the White House from planning a host of festivities, including holiday parties.
Public health officials are sounding alarms and urging Americans not to travel and limit gatherings this holiday season amid a new surge in coronavirus cases. But that isn’t stopping the White House from planning a host of festivities, including holiday parties.
Experts say Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus response
While many are undoubtedly heeding public health advice — downsizing Thanksgiving plans, avoiding get-togethers, wearing masks when they’re around people who don’t live with them — it’s inevitable that a segment of the population will blow off new state and local restrictions and socialize anyway.
While many are undoubtedly heeding public health advice — downsizing Thanksgiving plans, avoiding get-togethers, wearing masks when they’re around people who don’t live with them — it’s inevitable that a segment of the population will blow off new state and local restrictions and socialize anyway.
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree, kicks off holiday season at White House
Melania Trump has ushered in the holiday season at the White House.
Melania Trump has ushered in the holiday season at the White House.
Charities struggling to find help, provide assistance amid COVID-19 pandemic
The holidays are here, and that means charities all over the Washington region are kicking things into high gear –– but because of the pandemic, this year is even more of a struggle than most.
The holidays are here, and that means charities all over the Washington region are kicking things into high gear –– but because of the pandemic, this year is even more of a struggle than most.
Staying home for Thanksgiving? Tubi has a feast of free holiday shows and movies to stream
Need some entertainment for your socially distanced Thanksgiving celebration? Tubi is streaming free holiday movies and shows to enjoy at home with your whole household.
Need some entertainment for your socially distanced Thanksgiving celebration? Tubi is streaming free holiday movies and shows to enjoy at home with your whole household.
How to shop safe, smart this holiday season
With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday all on the horizon, it’s officially holiday shopping season.
With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday all on the horizon, it’s officially holiday shopping season.
PHOTOS: Presidential turkeys arrive in DC ahead of annual pardon
The Willard Hotel in D.C. welcomed some very important guests -- a pair of turkeys preparing for their upcoming pardoning ceremony.
The Willard Hotel in D.C. welcomed some very important guests -- a pair of turkeys preparing for their upcoming pardoning ceremony.
Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
'Secret Sister' scam gift exchange is making the rounds on social media again
The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.
The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.
People still travelling despite CDC warnings
With holidays on the horizon amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the CDC is warning people to refrain from travelling - but it's not stopping people from taking to the skies.
With holidays on the horizon amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the CDC is warning people to refrain from travelling - but it's not stopping people from taking to the skies.
Health experts in DMV warn people to avoid ‘six weeks of super-spreader events’ moving into holidays
Health experts within the D.C. area, are warning the public to avoid gatherings during the holidays, citing that COVID-19 cases are likely to surge during “six weeks of super-spreader events.”
Health experts within the D.C. area, are warning the public to avoid gatherings during the holidays, citing that COVID-19 cases are likely to surge during “six weeks of super-spreader events.”