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Two-year-old Ira Brown decorates the Christmas tree at his home.

Foss: Believing in the magic of Christmas, now more than ever

I barely remember last Christmas. I know we did a lot of traditional Christmas things, and that we did more… Read more »

Runners went virtual for this year’s Christopher Dailey Foundation Turkey Trot.

Capital Region

The roads less traveled: COVID leaves huge hole in Capital Region holiday racing schedule

Perhaps a new pair of running shoes will show up under your Christmas tree. Maybe you’ve teed up a New… Read more »

A view of the fully light lake house in Washington Park, part of the 24th annual Capital Holiday Lights in the Park drive-thru festival at Albany's Washington Park.

Capital Region

Let there be holiday lights: Drive-thru options in Capital Region help brighten this difficult season

For the 24th year, Price Chopper/Market 32 is lighting up Albany’s Washington Park for the holiday season, with all proceeds… Read more »

This 1912 photograph of people on the skating pond in Albany’s Washington Park is part of the Albany Institute of History & Art outdoor pop-up exhibit, featuring archival photos and images of winter scenes. The exhibit can be found along Washington Avenue and can be viewed through Jan. 3.

Capital Region

Festive museum exhibits continuing throughout the Capital Region

While we may be celebrating the season differently this year, there are plenty of exhibitions to get us into the… Read more »

Do your best to limit the stress during this holiday season.

Now more than ever, take care of your mental health

The Christmas season is supposed to be joyful, a time for traditions and holiday songs, gifts, food, charity, and gatherings… Read more »

One of Daine Babin’s finished baskets.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam artisan weaves treasures from Georgia pine needles

To some, Diane Babin seems more like a magician than a crafter. She makes everything from baskets to ornaments out… Read more »

City of Saratoga Springs Monopoly, First Edition.

Saratoga Springs

Classic game gets local flavor with Saratoga Monopoly

Why anyone would associate a “Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game” with human behavior in Saratoga Springs is beyond us, or most… Read more »

A Porch Package from Impressions of Saratoga awaits a homeowner.

Saratoga Springs

Saratoga ‘packages’ put local products on your porch

Saratoga is known for its porch parties. After this year, it might also be known for its Porch Packages. Created… Read more »

Employee Lily Bartels shows off her personal picks for holiday gifts at the Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady last month.

Capital Region

Staffers at Capital Region bookstore offer their literary picks for the holiday season

With cold winter temperatures and a pandemic that persists, a book can provide the perfect gift as we hunker down… Read more »

Paul Hergenrother of PhD Design & Photography shows off ornaments at the Clinton Street Mercantile in Schenectady.

Capital Region

Getting crafty: Capital Region artisans offer unique creations

In a market revamped by COVID-19 restrictions, the holiday season has been a time to shine, take it easy or… Read more »