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.”
CDC issues warning about Thanksgiving travel
The Centers for Disease Control have issued a warning regarding Thanksgiving travel.
The Centers for Disease Control have issued a warning regarding Thanksgiving travel.
Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
DMV churches, community groups spread love through food donations this Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, a handful of DMV churches and other community groups are making efforts to provide for their community and ensure that as many people as possible have a meal on Turkey Day.
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, a handful of DMV churches and other community groups are making efforts to provide for their community and ensure that as many people as possible have a meal on Turkey Day.
Montgomery County Police encourage extra caution for online ‘holiday shopping’ during pandemic
With the pandemic continuing to rage on, many people across the country and in the DMV have given online shopping even more popularity.
With the pandemic continuing to rage on, many people across the country and in the DMV have given online shopping even more popularity.
Montgomery County officials maintaining strict coronavirus restrictions during holiday season
With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.
With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.