Labor Day

The annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival has been celebrating the holiday weekend since Aug. 30 and ends today with a lively parade and carnival in Maryland. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

One look at the Bay Bridge will tell you, drivers will have plenty of company on the road this holiday weekend. But there’s some good news at the pump: Gas prices are cheaper than they were at this time last year. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

From music to carnivals and beyond, Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do on Labor Day weekend around the D.C. area.

Many Americans are preparing to get out of town for Labor Day weekend. Although the roads will be busy, gas prices are lower than last year. News4’s Joseph Olmo shares tips from AAA on the best times to leave and return by car. 

Unlike other federal holidays, most stores and major retailers are open on Labor Day. Here are a few that will be closed this year on Sept. 2, 2024.

Labor Day weekend is the last blast of summer vacation, and that means lots of Americans will be traveling. Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are all expected to be packed for the long holiday weekend.

Video shot from Lake Mendota’s shoreline shows that a part of the metal pier just east of the Union Terrace stage on the Madison campus collapsed Monday afternoon, sending some people falling into the water.

A nationwide ground stop was issued for United Airlines flights Tuesday, just as the long Labor Day weekend travel was coming to an end.

Labor Day travelers, including a first-time grandma-to-be, were fortunate to have smooth sailing at D.C.’s Reagan National Airport. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

News4’s Megan McGrath checks out the Labor Day parade in Kensington, Maryland.

News4’s Aimee Cho reports that the heat did not stop families and visitors from enjoying the sweet music.

News4’s Aimee Cho reports on the free concert and how people are dealing with the heat.

Be sure to stay in the shade and hydrate often if you plan to stop by the National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

News4’s Juliana Valencia has tips for traveling on Labor Day weekend.

Those attending outdoor parties or barbecues in New York City this weekend may find an uninvited guest looming over their festivities: a police drone.

If you’re squeezing in one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, expect lots of company.

The TSA says it’s expecting 14 million travelers on Labor Day weekend 2023. News4’s Joseph Olmo shares some pro tips to help you sail through the security line.

Labor Day travelers, beware: Hurricanes Idalia and Franklin could make traveling this weekend more complicated, and more expensive.

May Day, known internationally as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, is a special holiday celebrated by over 60 countries on May 1 to honor the achievements of workers. Here’s a history of the holiday from the Industrial Workers of the World and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Lifestyle curator Stacie Krajchir-Tom shares her advice and favorite finds that will elevate your backyard party to the highlight of the summer.