• More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday

  

• Mystery traffic signs appear as Christmas crowds flock to Sacramento's Fab 40s

  

• Road closures, parking restrictions for 2026 Philadelphia Mummers parade

  

• African heritage on display at Midtown Global Market for Kwanzaa event

  

• Baltimore County Public Library events for kids during winter break

  

• Mayor Johnson nods to "ABOLISH ICE" nomination in snowplow naming contest

  

• Navy recruits surprised with Christmas dinner, calls home

  

• Walz orders flags to fly at half-staff after St. Paul firefighter dies