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The ground may be dry here in the D.C. area, but there is snow within just a few hours’ drive. And where there’s snow, there’s skiing. Check out the basics on these ski resorts, all ...

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Fairfax County's government offices and services will have special hours and closings during the Christmas holiday.   County Government  Dec. 24, 25 – Closed.  Courts ...

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Nearly 2.7 million Virginia residents will go over the river and through the woods for Christmas and the New Year holiday, according to AAA. While this is only a slight increase from last...

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If you're the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute, not to worry—there are plenty of speedy ways to ship your items nationwide and ensure that they'll arrive before Dec....

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Join Patch as we step back in time for a glimpse of holiday life with recipes from times past at Mount Vernon. Our nation’s first president, George Washington and his wife Martha, were ve...