HOLIDAY SEASON

Nov 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Festive Fun at Riverside Theatre: A Holiday Tradition

Riverside Theatre has long been a hub for holiday cheer on the Treasure Coast. For many years, the Festival of Trees/Winterfest marked the start of the festive season. This event brought together families, artists, and community members to celebrate the holidays in style. The festival was a feast for the eyes, with beautifully decorated trees and wreaths adorning th...

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Jan 13 2025BUSINESS

Holiday Shopping Boosts Lululemon, Abercrombie Sales Outlook

Ever wonder what happens when two big retailers, Lululemon and Abercrombie & Fitch, have a strong holiday season? They adjust their sales outlooks! Lululemon has upped its predictions for this holiday quarter, with expected sales growth of 11% to 12%, landing between $3. 56 billion and $3. 58 billion. Even without an extra week in their quarter, they're looking at 6%...

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Nordstrom's Sales Surprise: A Holiday Boost

Nordstrom decided to raise its full-year sales outlook after experiencing a stronger holiday shopping season than expected. The retailer, based in Seattle, now predicts that its revenue will grow by 1. 5% to 2. 5%, considering it had one less fiscal week this year. Previously, Nordstrom had projected flat to a 1% increase. The company kept its profit guidance the sam...

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Jan 08 2025CRIME

Package Thieves: A Growing Problem in Washington D. C.

Did you know that Washington D. C. has the highest rate of package theft in the entire U. S. ? These sneaky thieves, known as “porch pirates, ” love to snatch packages right off people's doorsteps. In 2023, package theft cost the nation a whopping $12 billion, but D. C. residents felt the brunt of it the most. This problem isn’t just about losing the occasional box; ...

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Dec 24 2024WEATHER

Snow and Ice Alert: Holiday Travel in Jeopardy for 10 Million

Attention, winter is here! Over 10 million people from the Northeast to the Midwest are bracing for a chilly Christmas. Weather experts say an arctic air mass is making it cold and snowy. New York City might see some snow showers on Christmas Eve, but don’t expect a White Christmas. Chicago and Detroit are also in for some icy conditions. Out West, heavy rain and mou...

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Dec 24 2024WEATHER

Snowy Surprise: 14 States Brace for Big Winter Blast

Early Tuesday, winter weather advisories covered at least 14 states in the U. S. , with the National Weather Service (NWS) predicting up to 18 inches of snow in some areas. These warnings are issued when freezing rain or snow exceeding two to four inches is expected to cause significant travel issues. As the holiday season begins, millions of Americans are traveling,...

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Dec 22 2024WEATHER

Warm Week Ahead, But Watch Out for Monday's Weather!

Just a few days away from Christmas, Wisconsin is warming up. But before you hit the road, check the forecast. A storm is brewing for tonight and could cause slippery roads on Monday morning. The rest of the region should stay dry on Monday, with plenty of clouds and mild temperatures. For the rest of the week, expect unseasonably warm weather. Highs could reach the ...

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Dec 22 2024BUSINESS

Unions vs. Amazon: A Holiday Showdown

Another strike is brewing at Amazon's doorstep in New York's Staten Island. This time, warehouse workers have joined the fray, joining thousands of union members who started striking earlier this week. But Amazon isn't worried, claiming the strike won't affect customer shipments. The retail giant has a network of distribution centers, and the ones on strike are just ...

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Dec 21 2024CRIME

Beware the Mystery Package Scam: How QR Codes Can Trick You

Ever received a package you didn't order? It might be part of a sneaky scam called "brushing. " Scammers send you a gift with a QR code, hoping you'll scan it. But be careful! That code could steal your personal info or download nasty software onto your phone. Worse still, it might be a trick to make the sender look good on shopping sites like Amazon. Law enforcemen...

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Dec 20 2024OPINION

Holiday Inclusion: Why Neutrality Matters

Ever thought about why we say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"? It's not about ruining Christmas, but about including everyone. Some folks believe America was founded on Christianity, so Christmas should be the main holiday. But the truth is, our Constitution protects our right to celebrate any holiday we want. The Founding Fathers didn't want any one r...

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