People donate thousands to DC non-profit after holiday gifts, donations stolen from U-Haul
Just weeks before Christmas, thieves targeted a U-Haul truck full of toys that a D.C. non-profit collected for area kids in need. The community heard what happened and donated thousands of dollars to help the Women's Wing organization after the robbery.
Wreaths Across America heading to Arlington National Cemetery, locations across US
Wreaths Across America, a national project to honor veterans for their service, will be back again this weekend at Arlington National Cemetery.
Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Christmas photo of dog suffering 'existential crisis' goes viral on Twitter
The holiday season can be overwhelming for both humans and pets, as evidenced by a small dog who was recently pictured suffering an “existential crisis” during a wintery photo shoot.
Students and faculty at DC elementary school react to gifts from Ellen and Michelle Obama
Speechless — that’s how students and faculty members described their feelings after their smoke test of The Ellen Degeneres Show.
'Walnut-size' mass on Christmas tree contains hundreds of praying mantis eggs, officials say
Officials in one Ohio county are asking people to be on the lookout for a mass that may look like a pine cone, but actually contains something else.
Gary Sinise helps families of fallen military heroes find comfort and joy at Walt Disney World
The Gary Sinise Foundation hosted the 14th annual Snowball Express event, a five-day, all expenses paid retreat for more than 1,700 family members of our fallen military heroes.
Baby's first Christmas! Santa stops by NICU at Memorial Hermann
Santa Claus stopped by to make Christmas even more memorable for the tiniest infants and their families in the NICU at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
Chicago Bears’ Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at hometown Walmart
Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack is delivering Christmas cheer to residents of his Florida hometown by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a local Walmart.
“Snowflake One” takes kids in need from Dulles to the "North Pole"
Fantasy Flight is a special holiday trip United Airlines and Children’s Hospice International organizes for children being treated in the Washington D.C. area.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
Boy waiting for heart transplant asking for Christmas cards
A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.
Thousands flock to the town that keeps Christmas spirit year-round
The annual pilgrimage to the small town with the big name in Central Florida is underway as people stop by to get their Christmas Cards post marked in...Christmas!
Recycling center says don’t recycle this one popular item
The recycling center in Montgomery County is massive—but it doesn’t have space for all items.
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Essential oils often used in diffusing devices can be harmful to cats and dogs
Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.
Millions of wreaths to be placed on military gravestones across the country — here’s how you can get involved
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 14, 2019, observed annually to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
Farm donates more than 400 Christmas trees to military families
Organizers said 465 donated Christmas trees were loaded onto two FedEx trailers Monday, Dec. 2 by almost 100 volunteers.
Beware of porch pirates as Black Friday, holiday season looms
Porch pirates have targeted the DMV throughout the year, but the holiday season brings even more opportunity.