This year’s White House holiday theme: “We the People”

The decorations were put up by over 150 volunteers from across the country and the White House expects 50,000 visitors this holiday season.

It’s all happening at the zoo – at night during the holidays

WASHINGTON – Each holiday season since 2007, after the animals go to sleep, the rest of the Smithsonian National Zoo comes to life as a colorful winter wonderland.  More than half a million LED lights are transforming the zoo’s grounds…

Discover festive holiday activities across Maryland

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Take a look at some holiday activities in your area.

Find fall fun at Maryland pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes

It’s October and fall is officially here! Use this map to find pumpkin patches, apple orchards and corn mazes near you.

The “most famous reindeer of all” leads the way at local annual icy holiday celebration

But do you recall, the most famous reindeer of all? He has made his way to town just before Christmas and came bearing gifts of colored, clear and glowing ice all from Harbin, China.

Washington’s Cherry Trees Bloom in Eastern “Heat Wave”

Visitors at the National Mall are seeing a familiar sight at an unusual time of the year, as the recent rash of warm weather in the area has led to a second bloom for some cherry trees.

U.S. Postal Service Ready for Christmas

There is a season for just about everything and the U.S. Postal Service says it’s ready for their biggest season of the year.

Holiday Season Puts Strain on Families in Need

Food stamp reductions have had serious effects on Maryland food banks.

Families Mourn at Arlington During the Holidays

Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., draws families and friends mourning the deaths of their loved ones as the holidays approach.

Holidays Like Irish-American Month did not make Maryland Calendars this Year

A number of bills that would have mandated new holidays or commemorations, like Irish-American Month, failed to get through the House and Senate this year.