Spirit Halloween to transform for Christmas with new pop-up stores
Spirit Halloween is branching out into the holiday season by launching pop-up Christmas stores in select locations.
Spirit Halloween launching Christmas spinoff stores in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
From spooky to festive, Spirit Halloween is officially embracing the Christmas spirit this year.
Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2024: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
Keep these essential 2024 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts arrive on time for Hanukkah (Dec. 25, 2024 – Jan. 2, 2025), Christmas (Dec. 25), Kwanzaa (Dec. 26, 2024 –Jan. 1, 2025), and other holidays.
Is Harpers Ferry haunted? A closer look at the town's eery past
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a town rich with American history. But it's also said to be the home of some who have passed on and still choose to lurk around.
JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season
JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.
Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF
A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?
Labor Day 2024: What’s open and closed
Here’s a look at what will be open and closed on Labor Day.
Labor Day 2024: DC JazzFest, free concerts, local hikes and more things to do
Labor Day is on Monday, September 2 and marks the unofficial end to summer. Here’s a list of activities for DMV residents looking to take advantage of the long weekend.
Labor Day 2024: When is it and why do we celebrate?
Here’s what to know about the federal holiday, and some tips for celebrating.
South Carolina man said to be ‘showing off’ killed in fireworks accident
The 41-year-old was said to be “showing off” when he put a firework on his head, according to the incident report from the South Carolina sheriff’s office.
Fireworks ignite Fourth of July fire that destroys Aspen Hill home
A Fourth of July fire that destroyed a Montgomery County home was ignited by fireworks, officials say.
Tourists and locals celebrate July 4 at DC's vibrant Independence Day Parade
D.C.’s Independence Day parade drew hundreds of thousands of spectators who took part in the annual event.
Nathan’s hot dog contest 2024 goes to Patrick Bertoletti with Joey Chestnut sidelined
Patrick Bertoletti wins his first Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest title, devouring 58 hot dogs and surpassing his previous record, in an event notably absent of reigning champion Joey Chestnut.
July 4th parades and fireworks 2024: How to watch live
Parades and fireworks are the highlight of the day today as Americans celebrate Independence Day, and you can watch it all right here.
Fourth of July 2024 brings 'lowest holiday' gas prices
Drivers filling up their cars on the Fourth of July will encounter the "lowest holiday price" for a gallon of gas in three years, according to a projection from GasBuddy.
Washington DC expected to see record travel for Independence Day Weekend
More than 1.8 million Washington-metro area residents are projected to travel 50 miles or more over the Independence Day holiday weekend, according to AAA.
Are fireworks legal in your state?
The laws regarding consumer purchase and use of fireworks may vary depending on which state, city or county with which you reside.
4th of July events: Your full guide on what to do in the DMV
What better place to celebrate the independence of the United States than in the heart of the nation’s capital? Here's your guide to events for the 4th of July all throughout the DMV:
4th of July guide: Fireworks laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Across the U.S., Independence Day is all about celebrating the nation’s history with food, family and, of course, fireworks. But here in the DMV, laws on what fireworks can be bought and where they can be used can be confusing.
July 4th Traffic: Best and worst times to drive
More than 1.8 million Washington, D.C. area residents will travel over the week surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, says AAA Mid-Atlantic, and most of them will hit the road to get to their destinations.