Thanksgiving

In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there’s no relying on DoorDash to have Thanksgiving dinner delivered. But some residents living well off the grid nevertheless have turkeys this holiday, thanks to the Alaska Turkey Bomb.

The holiday season is here, and that means it’s all hands on deck. Montgomery County police mean business, and their message is clear: “If you plan to drink, plan for a safe ride home. Make that better decision. Don’t drink and drive,” said Sgt. Pat Kepp with MCPD. The Montgomery County Police Holiday Alcohol Task Force is kicking into...

News4’s Walter Morris explains how police are combatting what they call “the most dangerous night on the road.”

News4’s Jackie Bensen spoke to people flying into Dulles Airport to see family in the DMV for the holiday. 

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and giving back, and a South Carolina couple found a unique way to do both through their Chick-fil-A rewards points. Miya Payton shows us how their love for their favorite restaurant is helping feed the community.

News4’s Dominique Moody reports on how Safeway’s annual Feast of Sharing works to ensure families have a great Thanksgiving.

Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller breaks down grocery store data to see what, where and how much people are consuming for Thanksgiving.

Crowds pack Union Station and Reagan National Airport as they travel to reunite with friends and family for Thanksgiving. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports.

All you need is a Sharpie and some gratitude.

Safeway’s annual Feast of Sharing is underway in D.C. and the tradition is celebrating 25 years of sharing a meal with community members. News4’s Megan McGrath shares what to expect at the event.

On Small Business Saturday, consider shopping local. News4’s Tommy McFly speaks to three women entrepreneurs about why this season is so important for small businesses.

Wanda “Thanksgiving Grandma” Dench and Jamal Hinton will spend Thanksgiving together for the ninth consecutive year in Arizona

News4’s Juliana Valencia talks to staff at Dulles International Airport about how they’ve prepared for Thanksgiving travel and best tips for air travelers to make their trip seamless. 

More than 72 million are traveling by car during Thanksgiving travel, according to AAA. To beat the traffic, travelers should try to leave before 10 a.m. on Wednesday. News4’s Megan McGrath talks to a family of 15 driving to North Carolina for the holiday. 

Smithsonian museums, the National Zoo, holiday light displays, skating rinks and more are open on Thanksgiving Day 2024 in D.C.

Thanksgiving is almost here and D.C. Central Kitchen is gearing up to serve more meals than ever. Organizers say when it’s all said and done they will provide a record 69,000 meals Thursday, and volunteers have been hard at work all week to make that possible. It’s giving season, and volunteer Maria Crupi says she knows firsthand the importance...

Motorists navigate road closures in the DMV as they try to get to their Thanksgiving destinations. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Volunteers have been preparing Thanksgiving meals all week at D.C. Central Kitchen. News4’s Walter Morris goes inside the effort to make 69,000 meals.

Thanksgiving can be a challenging time trying to navigate different political views around the dinner table. A psychiatrist shared four tips to help focus on connection and not get caught up in arguments this holiday season.

The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s parade.