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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all one long block of sales now, lasting more than a day (but not forever) Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all one long block of sales now, lasting more than a day (but not forever) 11/29/2024 12:00am • Black Friday is traditionally the day a lot of people begin their holiday shopping, thanks to the encouragement of sales and deals on a plethora of different items. But truth be told, it’s been Black Friday for a while now. For most retailers, it’s been Black Friday for at least this entire w What to know about the Amazon strike planned for Black Friday What to know about the Amazon strike planned for Black Friday 11/28/2024 10:54pm • Workers for the largest online retailer in the world are planning to go on strike during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the holiday season. Amazon employees are preparing to protest in 20 countries, including in major cities in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan and Br Thanksgiving afternoon is drier ahead of cold holiday weekend in DC area Thanksgiving afternoon is drier ahead of cold holiday weekend in DC area 11/28/2024 04:50pm • Thanksgiving has arrived, but you may not feel so grateful after this morning's wet weather and cooling temps. Thankfully this afternoon featured some sunshine and drier conditions ahead of a cold front bringing gusty winds into the region, according to WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford. Wind 10 ways to avoid holiday debt 10 ways to avoid holiday debt 11/28/2024 06:26am • For many people, the winter holiday season is an opportunity to indulge, and not just on special treats. A lot of extra shopping occurs during this time, on everything from parties to gifts. It all adds up, and this year people plan to spend more than ever. According to a 2024 KPMG Consumer Pulse Feasting, shopping and traveling this Thanksgiving? Here's the weather outlook for the DC area Feasting, shopping and traveling this Thanksgiving? Here's the weather outlook for the DC area 11/27/2024 09:00am • Thanksgiving revelers and Black Friday shoppers might not gobble up the cold and rainy weather that's about to ripple through the D.C. area. Here's what you need to know. Wednesday will be dry with temperatures near 50 degrees, but rain is expected to move in after midnight. Cold showers ar As Black Friday nears, be aware of online scams As Black Friday nears, be aware of online scams 11/26/2024 06:50pm • Right after Thanksgiving, holiday shopping will really take off — especially online. But the season comes with a warning of targeted scams that will be all too present during the Black Friday weekend. “Most of these advertisement are to tell you that there is something great happening, either How to save more on Cyber Monday How to save more on Cyber Monday 11/26/2024 10:00am • Get ready for an influx of online sales that will be available on Dec. 2, 2024. Better known as Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation started the event in 2005 after recognizing that this thing called e-commerce wasn't going away. The idea quickly caught on, and now every Monday after Than Things to do in the DC area: Holiday lightings and other displays, Cider Festival … and more! Things to do in the DC area: Holiday lightings and other displays, Cider Festival … and more! 11/21/2024 02:32pm • The holiday season is aglow across the D.C. area as twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees and radiant menorah displays transform public spaces into festive wonderlands. These events bring communities together to celebrate the holiday season. Here’s a roundup of some of the D.C. region's must- Become Santa’s little helper thanks to USPS' Operation Santa Become Santa’s little helper thanks to USPS' Operation Santa 11/21/2024 07:31am • For the past 112 years, the U.S. Postal Service has assisted St. Nicholas with "Operation Santa," a program that helps fulfill thousands of children's Christmas lists every year. And Christmas is less than five weeks away. You likely just thought to yourself, "I’ll never be ready by then." Why you should develop a Black Friday plan before the big shopping day Why you should develop a Black Friday plan before the big shopping day 11/14/2024 04:06am • Black Friday is almost here but are you ready for it? Experts are warning to not head out and fill up your cart with so-called deals before doing your homework. “We've tracked sale prices for weeks at a time and often find that those prices aren't really great prices, that they're the same pri Skate on! 15 ice skating rinks in DC area Skate on! 15 ice skating rinks in DC area 11/13/2024 05:10am • If you're wondering what winter activities are worth exploring, it's time to consider ice skating, of course. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor rinks, the D.C. area offers options in many shapes and sizes. Below, find a list of some of the most notable local ice skating rinks, plus a map. Ahead of holidays, UPS has more than 3,000 jobs to fill in the DC area Ahead of holidays, UPS has more than 3,000 jobs to fill in the DC area 11/01/2024 10:55am • With less than eight weeks before Christmas, odds are you haven't done any of your holiday shopping yet. Sure, online shopping can make it a lot easier, so even if you're not rushing yet, someone else will be rushing that gift to you so it can get wrapped in time. One of the region's biggest s Scammers are cruising Montgomery Co. parking lots looking for dented cars Scammers are cruising Montgomery Co. parking lots looking for dented cars 10/15/2024 10:42am • Scammers are claiming that they can remove a dent from your car, but they are more likely going to put a dent in your wallet, according to police in Montgomery County, Maryland. Montgomery County police in 2nd District are warning that cars covered in decals that read 'Mobile Dent Repair' are roa Starbucks is scaling back discounts and promotions Starbucks is scaling back discounts and promotions 10/15/2024 10:22am • New York (CNN) — Expect to see fewer promotions at Starbucks. The coffee chain is scaling back promotional offers through its mobile app to get customers to pay full price for its coffees and teas, the Wall Street Journal first reported Monday and confirmed by CNN. The move is part of new CEO B From Texas to the nation's capital: La Tejana brings a taste of Hispanic traditions to DC From Texas to the nation's capital: La Tejana brings a taste of Hispanic traditions to DC 10/11/2024 08:32am • From the outside, La Tejana in D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood is inconspicuously humble — from its windowsill and stool eatery to the retro font on its banner. But, on the inside, you’d see a chorus of women cooking Michelin-grade breakfast tacos in a tiny kitchen and homages to co-own
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