Best fitness gifts for under $100
Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer
FedEx prepares for the company's busiest day
As people scramble to finish their holiday shopping, shipping companies are scrambling to get packages to their destination.
FedEx expects busiest day of year Monday
WTOP's Dick Uliano reports.
DVDs make great stocking stuffers
WTOP's Film Critic Jason Fraley reports.
What are the best gifts for cancer patients?
It can be tough to find the perfect present, and even more so when the recipient is dealing with a serious illness. Here are some gift ideas for cancer patients.
Va. band tackles war on Christmas with pop gem (VIDEO)
Whether it's spelled Christmas or X-mas, a long- rocking Virginia Beach band got tired of hearing about the so-called "war on Christmas," and decided to try to settle the controversy with a catchy, hummable pop song.
Avoiding risks real Christmas trees pose during holidays
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department has put out a list of fire safety tips to keep holidays bright and families safe.
Holidays bring added stress in midst of divorce
Surviving the holidays is hard enough as people juggle shopping, work and family. It gets even more complicated when a married couple has filed for divorce.
Lack of 'must have' toy hurts holiday retail sales
What's the hottest toy for the holidays this year? Well, there doesn't seem to be one.
Give the gift that gives back
Can't find that perfect gift for the person in your life who really doesn't need anything? We've got an alternative type of gift-giving.
Four-legged family members receive holiday gifts, too
Holiday shoppers are not just buying for friends, family and co-workers. It turns out they're also shopping for their four-legged family members.
WTOP Talkback: The least-liked holiday songs
We all have our favorite holiday songs and carols. But which songs make you feel more like Grinch? A new holiday music survey details the most disliked carols and holiday novelties.
The best local shops for holiday gift hunting
WTOP scoped out several local stores with promising gift options - from jewelry, books, puzzles to clothing - that are guaranteed to please a loved one or friend. Beside receiving an earnest "thank you" from the recipient, you'll support the local business community in the shopping process.
Living in Style: What to wear this holiday season
Style for Hire's Lisa Tumbarello offers tips to make you look great and feel comfortable among your co-workers or that special someone. WTOP met Lisa at Banana Republic at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, Md. where she showed us this year's holiday trends.
Chevy Chase toy store shuns 'must have' toys
WTOP's Dick Uliano reports.
Group gathers mistletoe for holidays on river trip
There's an old southern tradition of shooting mistletoe out of treetops with a .22 rifle, or even a shotgun. Forrest Altman prefers a kinder, gentler way of harvesting the parasitic evergreen plant long associated with Christmas holiday romance.
With ultimate gift card, Starbucks sells exclusivity
Looking for the perfect present for the coffee lover in your life? Starbucks has a great idea, if you're willing to shell out some big bucks.
Boehner hosts lighting of Capitol Christmas tree
House Speaker John Boehner hosted the illumination of a 10,000 light-tree at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday night.
Decide.com predicts the best time to buy, save
Fluctuating online prices are jerking around some shoppers this holiday season, but one website is taking the guess work out of determining when to click "buy."
The Blue Angels deliver toys to Sandy victims, kids
A special mission to deliver toys to areas hit hard by Superstorm Sandy stopped at Reagan National Airport Monday afternoon to pick up additional donations.
