Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
Labor Day travel 2026: Record-high gas prices expected as heavy traffic awaits
Eager to close out the summer with a final Labor Day getaway? You may need to pack a little extra patience and a bigger budget this year.
Eager to close out the summer with a final Labor Day getaway? You may need to pack a little extra patience and a bigger budget this year.
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
ice! 2026 at Gaylord National to feature Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas
It may be summertime in the Washington, D.C. region, but it won’t be long until the ice! holiday experiencereturns to the Gaylord National Resort - and this year’s attraction will feature Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
It may be summertime in the Washington, D.C. region, but it won’t be long until the ice! holiday experiencereturns to the Gaylord National Resort - and this year’s attraction will feature Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
DC July 4th aftermath by the numbers: 911 calls, medical responses and arrests
As the final echoes of the "Salute to America" grand fireworks show faded over the National Mall, emergency personnel wrapped up one of the busiest nights of the year.
As the final echoes of the "Salute to America" grand fireworks show faded over the National Mall, emergency personnel wrapped up one of the busiest nights of the year.
July 4th event updates: Parades canceled across DMV, celebrations delayed
As extreme heat and severe weather move through the region, several July 4th celebrations across the DMV area are being postponed or rescheduled.
As extreme heat and severe weather move through the region, several July 4th celebrations across the DMV area are being postponed or rescheduled.
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
July 4th in DC guide: Extreme heat, enhanced security and Freedom 250 schedule
As the region braces for potentially dangerous heat this Independence Day, preparations are well underway for the massive Freedom 250 "Salute to America" celebration on the National Mall.
As the region braces for potentially dangerous heat this Independence Day, preparations are well underway for the massive Freedom 250 "Salute to America" celebration on the National Mall.
Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
Heat wave threatens DMV July 4th events; fire officials warn of safety risks
With Fourth of July celebrations just days away, communities across the D.C. region are keeping a close eye on the weather as high temperatures threaten to impact holiday festivities.
With Fourth of July celebrations just days away, communities across the D.C. region are keeping a close eye on the weather as high temperatures threaten to impact holiday festivities.
HOA threatens American flag-flying homeowners as they fight for Old Glory
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
What time is Washington DC's America 250 firework show?
Washington, D.C. is days away from celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with what officials say will be a record‑breaking fireworks show. Now, FOX 5 DC has learned the scheduled start time has changed.
Washington, D.C. is days away from celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with what officials say will be a record‑breaking fireworks show. Now, FOX 5 DC has learned the scheduled start time has changed.
How much are Americans spending this Fourth of July?
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new WalletHub report highlights the scale of the nation's Fourth of July festivities.
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new WalletHub report highlights the scale of the nation's Fourth of July festivities.
Planning a July 4th getaway? Here are the top-ranked cities
A new WalletHub study ranks the best U.S. cities for celebrating the Fourth of July, evaluating the 100 largest cities based on factors including affordability, entertainment, safety, accessibility and holiday weather.
A new WalletHub study ranks the best U.S. cities for celebrating the Fourth of July, evaluating the 100 largest cities based on factors including affordability, entertainment, safety, accessibility and holiday weather.