Unique ways to trick or treat this Halloween amid the coronavirus pandemic
The CDC has released official guidance for celebrating several upcoming holidays, including Halloween, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The CDC has released official guidance for celebrating several upcoming holidays, including Halloween, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Macy's reworking Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020; show will not be live
A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.
A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.
DC-area communities weigh Halloween traditions in the era of COVID-19
As with most cherished traditions, Halloween will likely look a lot different this year in order to adhere to health experts’ guidance in the era of COVID-19.
As with most cherished traditions, Halloween will likely look a lot different this year in order to adhere to health experts’ guidance in the era of COVID-19.
Mormon choir Christmas concert canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, first time in event's history
The cancellation announced Friday by church officials is the latest sign that disruptions to normal religious activity will continue through the holidays.
The cancellation announced Friday by church officials is the latest sign that disruptions to normal religious activity will continue through the holidays.
Cities, tourist attractions brace for the possibility of Halloween getting canceled
The scariest thing for some towns could be losing Halloween.
The scariest thing for some towns could be losing Halloween.
Brach’s launches ‘turkey dinner’ flavored candy corn
As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.
As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.
DC region celebrating a different kind of July 4th during pandemic
With so many Fourth of July festivities canceled, many communities in the D.C. region and around the country are foregoing their traditional observances during this pandemic.
With so many Fourth of July festivities canceled, many communities in the D.C. region and around the country are foregoing their traditional observances during this pandemic.
'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
July 4th in DC: Everything you need to know
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and due to the coronavirus pandemic, the holiday will look a lot different this year in the nation's capital.
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and due to the coronavirus pandemic, the holiday will look a lot different this year in the nation's capital.
July 4th heat wave set to hammer US may bring ‘ring of fire’ effect
A Fourth of July weekend heat wave will put the ‘fire’ in ‘fireworks’ for much of the U.S., a report said Thursday — with the potential for a “ring of fire” effect to bring storms to parts of the Midwest.
A Fourth of July weekend heat wave will put the ‘fire’ in ‘fireworks’ for much of the U.S., a report said Thursday — with the potential for a “ring of fire” effect to bring storms to parts of the Midwest.
Get set for July 4 buck moon, partial lunar eclipse: NASA’s top tips for July skywatchers
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
President Trump’s July 4 ‘Salute to America’ event details released
Details on President Trump’s July 4 “Salute to America” event in the District were released on Wednesday – and it will include not only the traditional fireworks display, but demonstrations from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds.
Details on President Trump’s July 4 “Salute to America” event in the District were released on Wednesday – and it will include not only the traditional fireworks display, but demonstrations from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds.
DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
Full Buck Moon: Lunar eclipse will occur on July 4
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
Fireworks have been being set off in neighborhoods across the DC region for weeks ahead of July 4th
The July 4th holiday may be days away but the night skies in the D.C. region have been lighting up for weeks.
The July 4th holiday may be days away but the night skies in the D.C. region have been lighting up for weeks.
DC Mayor Bowser urges District residents to celebrate 4th of July at home
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging residents to celebrate the Fourth of July at home.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging residents to celebrate the Fourth of July at home.
Public fireworks displays canceled for Fourth of July in Montgomery County
There will be no public fireworks displays in Montgomery County this Fourth of July, officials announced Thursday.
There will be no public fireworks displays in Montgomery County this Fourth of July, officials announced Thursday.
Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat calm and safe on the Fourth of July
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Jack Dorsey says Twitter and Square will honor Juneteenth as company holiday
Celebrated on June 19, the date is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
Celebrated on June 19, the date is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.