Thanksgiving
Weekend Wakeup: Thanksgiving and Black Friday transportation
Residents planning to ride Metro on Thanksgiving Day should give themselves extra time as trains and buses will be running on a Sunday schedule.
PETA: Spare a turkey, eat vegan this Thanksgiving
Two PETA members, dressed as turkeys, handed out dozens of boxes of vegan meals to spread the message that there are Thanksgiving meal options for people who would prefer to spare a turkey's life.
D.C. Turkey Trot will result in street closures
Drivers planning to travel in the District of Columbia on Thanksgiving should be prepared for street closures as a result of a 5k race.
Train travelers deal with long lines, some delays
Thousands of holiday travelers are dealing with long lines and scattered delays at Washington's Union Station on the busiest travel day of the year.
Holiday travelers hit W.Va. highways early
The West Virginia welcome center at Hazelton is a popular place with holiday travelers using Interstate 68 to reach their Thanksgiving destinations. On Wednesday, a steady flow of people stopped by after getting early starts on their journeys.
Fairfax schools close early Wednesday
All Fairfax County public schools will close two hours early Wednesday so school buses can avoid the heavy Thanksgiving traffic.
Needy D.C. residents get early Thanksgiving meal
About 5,000 District of Columbia residents are expected to have a free Thanksgiving feast at the Washington Convention Center.
D.C. area restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving might be all about turkey and stuffing for some people, but for others planning a menu and hosting is a source of major stress. To alleviate the holiday jitters, consider taking your family out to dinner.
D.C. Central Kitchen feeds 365 days a year
While many are turning their attention toward a turkey dinner, others are reminded of those in need.
Va. charity serving up feast for storm victims
The Virginia-based charity Operation Blessing International is teaming up with a community-based group to serve up a Thanksgiving feast for first responders in a waterfront New York community hit especially hard by Superstorm Sandy.
WTOP Answer Desk: How much do we eat on Thanksgiving?
Americans eat a lot on Thanksgiving Day. But exactly how much? WTOP's Answer Desk set to find out.
Are big retailers ruining Thanksgiving?
Jennifer Waters, Marketwatch.com
With Sandy donations, Lombardozzis show young athletes what the holiday season is about
Washington Nationals infielder Steve Lombardozzi and his father, Steve Lombardozzi Sr., a former MLB athlete and the current baseball coach at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Md., have led a week-long drive to collect supplies for superstorm Sandy victims in New York and New Jersey.
Tips and tricks for timing your Thanksgiving meal
Brian Bear,head chef at Amphora catering
Only 30 percent of door busters are good deals on Black Friday
Rebecca Jarvis, CBS business and economics reporter
What you can and can't take on flights
Thanksgiving travel is under way. Getting through airport security is never fun, so WTOP has put together some tips to make it easier.
WTOP Gift Guide: Cool stuff from $10 to $200
Looking for gift ideas? The 2012 WTOP Gift Guide has plenty of interesting things you can buy online in four different price categories.
Artist campaigns for a Thanksgiving Day eel
It's slimy, fatty and at least one person thinks it should be coming to a Thanksgiving table near you.
Wilson High Turkey Bowl disqualification controversy continues
Controversy continues over a Thanksgiving Day football tradition in the area.
Live chat: Thanksgiving cooking tips with chef Mary Beth Albright
Local chef Mary Beth Albright, a final contestant on Food Network Star's seventh season, will join WTOP for a live web chat on Tuesday at 1 p.m. to answer all your Thanksgiving cooking questions.
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