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Below-freezing temperatures have wasted no time in arriving in our region. But while we’ve seen brief dustings of snow and sleet, any significant volume of snow will likely not arrive until the new year. This is often the progression of seasonal weather patterns in the winter, but this doesn’t mean that there’s no danger of…

It’s often taken for granted that the holidays are the favorite time of the year for children. But grown-ups want to get in on the fun too! Many adults treat the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year as a time to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and let the warmth of festive…

The holiday season brings the iconic outdoor winter markets to Washington DC, Baltimore, and many other towns around the region. These bustling open-air marketplaces are a wonderful place to get a festive meal, a warming beverage, or a gift for friends and family. They can be a highlight of the season. But the combination of…

The run up to the winter holidays is among the busiest periods of the year for hiring seasonal workers. This is especially true in retail. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects between 265,000 and 365,000 seasonal hires will be made to meet the demand the holiday shopping season always provides. The contributions of these workers…