The city of Greensboro is hosting a wide range of social distancing-friendly programs and events for all of the winter holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. There are creative programs, special events, performances, giving and shopping opportunities – plus your chance to get a letter from Santa. All activities of […]
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TSA’s “Travel With Ease” campaign promotes safe distancing at airport checkpoints. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — The Transportation Security Administration launched a new “Travel With Ease” campaign to encourage air travelers to enroll in the TSA PreCheck program if they plan to travel over the upcoming holidays. The campaign points out […]
The cast of Dashing in December (L-R): Juan Pablo Di pace, Peter Porte, Andy MacDowell — Photo: Mitch Meyer / Paramount Network ‘Tis the season for LGBTQ-themed holiday films. With Lifetime and Hallmark set to make gay history with their offerings this festive season, Paramount Network is also jumping onboard […]
(StatePoint) Shopping for holiday gifts for kids? Looking for activities that don’t involve a screen? Consider toys and activities that will inspire them this holiday season and beyond. Here are four great gift ideas that will encourage kids to be creative and use their imaginations: • Arts and crafts: Craft […]
This holiday season is another reason to up your accessories game, and with the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, festive face masks are a fun way to show off your merry side. Etsy, an online market place that allows crafters and others to sell their unique products online, has several types of […]
DENVER — From online classes to in-person learning and back, this year, college students’ patience has been put to the ultimate test. Now, with remote learning on the agenda for the remainder of the semester, some students are packing up and heading home. Sarah Watamura, a psychology professor and COVID-19 […]
All it took for Kristen Hope’s holiday card to materialize was a friend’s message on Twitter depicting the enormous disposable face mask adorning the facade of the Science Museum of Virginia. The museum is about 100 miles south of Ms. Hope’s home in Arlington, Va. “I thought, ‘Oh, that would […]
There’s no place like home. But with care, you can reduce the risks that come with spending a night in a hotel or motel. Half of the battle occurs before arrival, when you choose a location, then choose a room. The other half comes with your decisions and actions on […]
Before attending Woodland Lights this year, guests will need to purchase tickets online and reserve a time in which to see the lights display by visiting Washington Twp.’s website. To ensure that as many guests as possible have the opportunity to visit the Woodland Lights, the attraction will be operating […]
Amtrak has new COVID-19 safety protocols you should know about when you book your ticket. There’s a limited number of tickets sold to allow for social distancing, and reservations will be required for seats on popular Southern California routes that don’t typically require them. Use the Amtrak app, go to […]
CLOSE Virginia Calhoun (We Olive & Wine Bar) demonstrates how to make a batch of Spiced Sangria– ideal for a holiday soiree. ‘Tis the season of joy and good cheer! The holiday season is officially kicking off Thanksgiving weekend leading to weeks of hot cocoa sipping, seasonal songs, and neighborhoods transforming […]
NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The Montgomery County Office of Public Health said they will now vote today at noon on whether to start two weeks of virtual-only school beginning November 23. The vote was originally scheduled for Thursday morning. If they vote to do so, all schools K-12 in the […]
Due to the pandemic, many shoppers will turn to online sites to make purchases. The Better Business Bureau is warning about some scams to be on the lookout for. MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Thanksgiving is two weeks away, and for many, holiday shopping kicks into high gear then. We know you’re […]
Q. My family plans to travel by air for the holidays. COVID considerations make planning much more complex. What advice may BBB provide for travel? A. Thinking about traveling by air for the holiday season? According to data from Airlines for America, airlines in the United States were serving only […]
Joyful older couple reading Christmas card to their granddaughters. The holidays can be a notoriously expensive time between traveling to see family, buying gifts for loved ones and prepping holiday meals. Fortunately, several retailers, grocery chains, airlines and other businesses offer discounts specifically for seniors that can help make the […]
TipRanks 3 “Strong Buy” Stocks That Tick all the Boxes It’s been said that gridlock is a feature, not a bug, of the US Constitution, and we may be about to find that out. The election results have left some questions to be resolved, but a few things are coming […]
(KVOA) – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released travel tips for people hoping to fly this holiday season. The BBB said according to data from Airlines for America, airlines in the United States were serving only about a third as many passengers as they did a year before, and although many […]
Will you or won’t you fly this holiday season? According to United Airlines, the week of Nov. 23 will be its busiest since March as customers travel to see loved ones, spurring the airline on Monday to add 1,400 domestic flights to its schedule the week of Thanksgiving. But those […]
Monday’s positive news of the success of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine trial has given a boost to the struggling travel industry, with tour companies and online travel agents reporting an immediate surge in enquiries and bookings for next year. Flight and accommodation website Skyscanner reported an “immediate spike” in online traffic, […]
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Six Flags Great Adventure will transform into a winter wonderland for the holiday season, despite the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Jackson, N.J., theme park’s spectacular winter festival will sparkle with more than a million glittering lights, festive foods, thrilling rides, and holiday entertainment — with […]
SPRINGFIELD — For the second consecutive year, the Bright Nights holiday lighting display at Forest Park has been nominated by USA Today as one of the best holiday lighting displays in the United States, with area residents and fans everywhere encouraged to cast their votes online. USA Today narrowed hundreds […]