Christa Emmer is a news and lifestyle writer based in the ‘burbs of Maryland. She has contributed to CBS DC, Racked, and AXS.com and is always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in beauty. Contact her at christaaxs@gmail.com.
| Story | Published |
| New Report Shows Unacceptable Levels of Contaminants in Maryland Drinking Water | 12/9/19 |
| KFC Brings the Chicken-Scented Firelogs to Walmart | 12/9/19 |
| Columbia Named Safest City in America | 12/6/19 |
| Get Cheap Admission to Baltimore Museums on Dollar Days—Dec. 7–8! | 12/5/19 |
| Alanis Morissette Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Jagged Little Pill’ With New Tour in 2020 | 12/5/19 |
| 'Christmas in Middleburg' Highlights the Tradition of Fox Hunting in America | 12/3/19 |
| VIDEO: White House Unveils Gorgeous Christmas Decor | 12/3/19 |
| B&O Magical Holiday Express Opens This Week at the Baltimore Train Museum | 12/3/19 |
| 5 Best Holiday Light Displays In Maryland | 11/26/19 |
| 1,009-Pound Green Bean Casserole Breaks Guinness World Record | 11/26/19 |
| The FDA Is Warning People Against Drinking Bleach Solutions | 11/26/19 |
| Prince George's County Bans Plastic Straws and Stirrers | 11/22/19 |
| Adventures In Maryland: Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens | 11/22/19 |
| 4 Maryland Farms Where You Can Cut Your Own Christmas Tree | 11/19/19 |
| DC Brau Launches Hard Seltzer Line | 11/19/19 |
| Fulton Turkey Farm Reopens Under New Name, Selling Turkeys for the Holidays | 11/18/19 |
| 22,000 Commuters Get Speeding Notices in Hatem Bridge Mix-Up | 11/15/19 |
| Adventures In Maryland: Holly Jolly Trolley Lights Tour | 11/15/19 |
| 5 Places to Go Ice Skating This Winter in Maryland | 11/15/19 |
| Both Wendy's and McDonald's Introduce New Ice Cream Treats | 11/15/19 |
| Maryland Company to Seek FDA Approval for Drug That Could Cure HIV | 11/14/19 |
| Christmas Pop-Up Bar Coming to Maryland Suburbs | 11/13/19 |
| Virginia and Maryland Announce Deal to Overhaul the American Legion Bridge | 11/13/19 |
| 'Enchant Christmas DC' to Open at Nationals Park on Nov. 22 | 11/11/19 |
| Free and Cheap Food Deals in November | 11/11/19 |
| New 395 Express Lanes to Open on Nov. 17 | 11/7/19 |
| McDonald's Is Celebrating 40 Years of Happy Meals With Retro Toys | 11/6/19 |
| Man Dies In Altercation Over a Chicken Sandwich at a Maryland Popeyes Restaurant | 11/5/19 |
| HBO Announces Plans for a 'Game of Thrones' Prequel | 10/31/19 |
| Hazardous Weather to Descend on the DMV for Halloween | 10/30/19 |
| New Flight Simulator at Montgomery Mall Lets You Pilot a 737 Around the World | 10/30/19 |
| Popeyes Is Bringing the Chicken Sandwich Back This Weekend | 10/30/19 |
| Adventures In Maryland: Baltimore Museum of Industry | 10/25/19 |
| NOAA Predicts a Warm, Wet Winter for the DMV | 10/25/19 |
| NewAmerican Dream Mall Opening in NJ This Weekend | 10/24/19 |
| 8 Things You Learn When You Move to Maryland | 10/24/19 |
| Fort Collins Distillery Introduces Peanut Butter Whiskey | 10/23/19 |
| Showtime Filming Pilot for Bill Clinton Novel in Maryland | 10/21/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Crystal Grottoes Caverns | 10/18/19 |
| Baileys and Georgetown Cupcake Collaborate on a Red Velvet Liqueur | 10/18/19 |
| Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings Has Died, at Age 68 | 10/17/19 |
| Governor Larry Hogan Announces New Plan of Action for Bay Bridge Project | 10/17/19 |
| Pumpkin Patches in Maryland: A County-by-County Guide | 10/16/19 |
| Lottery Now Open for Tickets to the National Christmas Tree Lighting | 10/15/19 |
| Lisa Frank Has Created a Hotel Suite That Rivals Your Middle School Dreams | 10/14/19 |
| Chicken Recall Expands to 8 Store Chains in the DMV | 10/11/19 |
| Number of Salmonella Cases Related to Moby Dick Outbreak Swells to 21 | 10/10/19 |
| 'Live Green' Howard County Giving Away 2,000 Trees | 10/9/19 |
| The Smithsonian Is Throwing a 'Hocus Pocus' Watch Party—With Wine! | 10/9/19 |
| Capital One Arena Will Soon Be the First Venue in The Country to Get a Sportsbook | 10/8/19 |
| Hershey's and Yuengling Created a Chocolate Beer Just in Time for the Holidays | 10/8/19 |
| How to Choose the Best Vitamin C Serum For Your Skin | 10/7/19 |
| DC Millennials Have the Highest Mortgages in the Country for Their Age Group | 10/4/19 |
| The Newseum to Close at the End of the Year | 10/2/19 |
| How to Rent Out Your Extra Space for Some Cash | 10/2/19 |
| New Laws Going to Effect for Marylanders on Oct. 1 | 10/1/19 |
| Drivers Faced Major Delays on First Weekend of Bay Bridge Closures | 9/30/19 |
| The First Gas Station in America to Switch From Gas to Electric Just Opened in Maryland | 9/27/19 |
| 5 Places to Get Apple Cider Donuts in Maryland | 9/27/19 |
| The Mall in Columbia Is Getting a Lidl Grocery Store | 9/27/19 |
| Closures on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Begin This Week | 9/25/19 |
| Taco'bout Delicious: The Taco Festival Is Coming to Baltimore on Oct. 5 | 9/23/19 |
| There Are Now 20 Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Illness in Maryland | 9/20/19 |
| Traffic Nightmare: Protesters Plan to Block DC Streets, Bringing City to 'Gridlocked Standstill' on Sept. 23 | 9/20/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Glen Echo Park | 9/20/19 |
| Get Your Kids to Sleep With a Call From Their Favorite Disney Character | 9/19/19 |
| Here's Where and When to Find the Best Fall Foliage in Maryland | 9/12/19 |
| New 'Charmopoly' Board Game Created to Mark 40th Anniversary of The Inner Harbor | 9/12/19 |
| National Museum of African American History Announces No Ticket Entry on Weekdays | 9/12/19 |
| 'Busboys and Poets' Coming to Howard County | 9/12/19 |
| Wendy's Adding Breakfast Menu to All Stores in 2020 | 9/12/19 |
| Howard County Becomes First Bee Sanctuary in State of Maryland | 9/10/19 |
| Time Is Running Out to Apply for the Maryland Student Loan Tax Credit | 9/9/19 |
| Macy’s at Mall in Columbia Introduces Backstage | 9/9/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Historic Savage Mill | 9/6/19 |
| Best Nail Colors for Fall | 9/4/19 |
| Helium Balloon Releases Are No Longer Allowed in 1 Maryland County | 8/29/19 |
| Paintings by George W. Bush to Be Exhibited at The Kennedy Center | 8/29/19 |
| Creative and Healthy Back-to-School Lunches Made Easy | 8/29/19 |
| Expect Cold, Icy Weather for the DMV Region This Winter | 8/27/19 |
| Gas Explosion Destroys Office Building in Columbia | 8/26/19 |
| You Can Get Free Tickets to a Preseason Caps Game, But There's a Catch | 8/26/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: National Colonial Farm | 8/23/19 |
| Construction Starts on New White House Fencing | 8/23/19 |
| Popeyes' New Chicken Sandwich Is a Runaway Hit, Selling on Facebook for $100 | 8/23/19 |
| Finally: Washington Monument to Reopen, Roll Out Online Ticket Sales | 8/20/19 |
| Box Tops For Education Adds New Smartphone App | 8/19/19 |
| Maryland Announces Recall of 8,000 Non-Compliant Driver's Licenses | 8/16/19 |
| Topgolf Is Turning Nats Park into a Driving Range | 8/16/19 |
| Marshalls Giving Out Free 'Surprise Boxes' at Stores This Friday | 8/15/19 |
| Nike Launches New Shoe Subscription Service for Kids | 8/15/19 |
| Dunkin’ Celebrates New Fall Flavors With Free Pumpkin Coffee | 8/14/19 |
| Trendy Aussie Ice Cream Brand Coming to Cones in Virginia Beach | 8/13/19 |
| Tax-Free Week in Maryland Begins This Weekend | 8/9/19 |
| New Phone Scam Claims the IRS Is Going to 'Suspend' Your Social Security Number | 8/8/19 |
| UK Scouts Bond With Player at the Orioles Game | 8/5/19 |
| Skittles Announces Limited-Edition 'Zombie'-Flavored Candy for Halloween | 8/5/19 |
| Got Cellulite? Cheeky Cups Can Help You Get Rid of It | 8/5/19 |
| Woodstock 50 at Merriweather Post Pavilion Has Been Officially Canceled | 8/1/19 |
| 5 Quirkiest Attractions in Ocean City | 7/31/19 |
| The Washington Capitals Are Getting Their Own Beer, and You Can Design the Can | 7/30/19 |
| Woodstock 50 Music Festival May Be Coming to Maryland | 7/26/19 |
| $575M Settlement Reached for Consumers in the Equifax Data Breach | 7/26/19 |
| Adventures In Maryland: Fort Frederick State Park | 7/26/19 |
| Swimply 'Pool Sharing' Platform Launches in Maryland and Virginia | 7/26/19 |
| RECALL: Boppy Company Recalls Infant Head and Neck Support Accessory | 7/25/19 |
| Tourist Kicked in the Groin by Wild Horse at a Maryland Beach | 7/22/19 |
| CBS Goes Dark on AT&T and DIRECTV, But We Found Ways You Can Still Watch | 7/22/19 |
| You Can Spend the Night on the Wienermobile This Summer | 7/22/19 |
| Get Ready, Under Armour Fans: The Sample Sale Is Here! | 7/19/19 |
| Plane Crashes on the Beach in Ocean City | 7/18/19 |
| Tennis Stadium Now Open at the Top of Union Market in DC | 7/18/19 |
| Here They Are! The 71st Emmy Award Nominations Have Been Announced | 7/17/19 |
| Guy Fieri Bringing New 'Chicken Guy!' Restaurant to the DMV | 7/17/19 |
| Extreme Heat Heading to the DMV Region This Weekend | 7/16/19 |
| Attorney General Warns Maryland Residents About Large Medical Data Breach | 7/16/19 |
| 6 Places You Can Get Free Makeup on Your Birthday | 7/15/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: The National Aquarium | 7/11/19 |
| Smithsonian to Mark Anniversary of Moon Landing With Rocket Projection on the Washington Monument | 7/11/19 |
| Burger King Introduces Tacos to the Menu | 7/11/19 |
| Maya, Dolphin at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Has Died | 7/10/19 |
| The Dream of a US Army Museum Is About to Come True | 7/10/19 |
| DC Region Pounded by Heavy Rain | 7/9/19 |
| Halo Top Milkshakes Are Coming to Subway | 7/9/19 |
| Recall: Bottled Water Due to High Arsenic Levels | 7/5/19 |
| Mother Says Son Infected With Vibrio 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria in Ocean City | 7/3/19 |
| Hotel in Ocean City Looking For Owner of Stuffed Animal | 7/3/19 |
| All the New Laws That Took Effect in July in the DMV | 7/3/19 |
| 4th of July Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe This Holiday | 7/2/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: National Harbor | 6/28/19 |
| London Town to Celebrate the 4th of July With Special Reenactments | 6/28/19 |
| New Exhibit Reveals DC Landmark Designs That Didn't Leave the Drawing Board | 6/27/19 |
| New Foal Born on Assateague Island | 6/27/19 |
| Maryland Sisters Who Started a 'Furlough' Cheesecake Business Get a Deal With Walmart | 6/25/19 |
| Float Around Ocean City This Summer on a Tiki Bar Boat | 6/25/19 |
| Quench Your Thirst This Summer With Non-Alcoholic Wine Water | 6/24/19 |
| Coast Guard Looking for Hoax Caller Near Ocean City | 6/20/19 |
| Krispy Kreme Adds New Doughnut to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing | 6/20/19 |
| Maryland Running Pilot Program for Digital License Plates | 6/19/19 |
| RECALL: El Monterey Breakfast Wraps Have Been Recalled | 6/19/19 |
| You Can See 'Hamilton' for Just $10 at The Hippodrome Theatre | 6/18/19 |
| Old Bay Cupcakes: The Most 'Maryland' Thing We've Seen | 6/17/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Havre de Grace | 6/14/19 |
| 'Maryland Foodie Fest' Coming to Aberdeen, June 22 | 6/14/19 |
| The Ultimate Winter Wonderland Is Coming to Nationals Park | 6/14/19 |
| The New 'Lion King' Movie Is Getting a Makeup Collection | 6/13/19 |
| NASA Opens the Astronaut Program to Private Citizens – But the Price Is Sky-High | 6/12/19 |
| Get Ready: A 'Baby Shark' TV Series Is Coming to a TV Near You | 6/11/19 |
| Tyson Recalls Chicken Product That May Have Been Sold to Schools | 6/10/19 |
| Old Bay Is Holding a Contest This Summer to Find Its No. 1 Fan | 6/7/19 |
| Fossil Hall Reopens at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum | 6/6/19 |
| DC May Be One Step Closer to Becoming Its Own State | 6/5/19 |
| AMC Theatres Hosting 'Toy Story' Marathon for the Opening of 'Toy Story 4' | 6/5/19 |
| Utz Snacks Introduces New Version of the 'Little Utz Girl' | 6/4/19 |
| How Your Morning Smoothie Could Make You More Beautiful | 6/3/19 |
| Here's When Maryland Is Offering License-Free Fishing Days This Summer | 5/31/19 |
| IHOP Is Doing It Again: Changing Its Name for a Little Promotion | 5/31/19 |
| Time to Chill: 5 Cold Dessert Places in Ocean City | 5/30/19 |
| New Coke, Circa 1985, Returning for 'Stranger Things' | 5/24/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Fort McHenry | 5/24/19 |
| Pop-up Museum 'Candytopia' Coming to the DMV | 5/24/19 |
| DC-Area Home Prices Reach Record Highs | 5/24/19 |
| SAT Moves to Add 'Environmental' Scoring to College Entrance Exam | 5/22/19 |
| FantasyWood Festival Coming to Columbia Over Memorial Day Weekend | 5/21/19 |
| Baltimore City Creates Manual Workaround In Midst of Ransomware Attack | 5/20/19 |
| Tips for Saving Money in the Era of Video Streaming | 5/20/19 |
| Hershey's Is Creating New Emoji Chocolate Bars | 5/20/19 |
| Dunkin' Bringing Brand-Inspired Nail Polishes to DC Area Salons | 5/17/19 |
| Speed Cameras Generated $64 Million for Maryland Last Year | 5/17/19 |
| Mulberry 'Witness Tree' Falls at the Washington Monument Following Heavy Rains | 5/14/19 |
| Maryland Named Best Place for College Graduates to Start a Career | 5/13/19 |
| Northbound Lanes of the GW Parkway Near Arlington Closed Due to Sinkhole | 5/11/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Sandlot Baltimore | 5/10/19 |
| The Ultimate Glamping Experience Comes to the Watergate Hotel | 5/10/19 |
| José Andrés Bringing Concept Restaurant to Hill Top House Hotel | 5/9/19 |
| Maryland Recreation and Parks Association Launches Discount Ticket Program for Local Theme Parks | 5/8/19 |
| The 'Lawn' Is Coming to the National Building Museum This Summer | 5/7/19 |
| Summer Beauty Must-Haves for the Beach | 5/6/19 |
| Washington Monument to Finally Reopen This Summer | 5/2/19 |
| The Measles Epidemic Is Spreading, and Some Adults May Need a Booster | 5/2/19 |
| Mattress Firm Launches Search for the Next 'Snoozetern' | 4/30/19 |
| Burger King to Expand Sales of New Plant-Based Burger – 'The Impossible Whopper' | 4/30/19 |
| 3 Places in Maryland Where You Can Do Goat Yoga | 4/29/19 |
| Your Teen Can Work Out for Free This Summer at Planet Fitness | 4/26/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Catoctin Mountain Park | 4/25/19 |
| Ocean City in Need of Lifeguards for Upcoming Season | 4/24/19 |
| Kohl's Will Start Taking Your Amazon Returns This Summer | 4/23/19 |
| Rise Southern Biscuits Is Opening in Columbia | 4/23/19 |
| 6 Ways to Save Money While You're on Vacation | 4/15/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Assateague Island | 4/12/19 |
| 3 Great Spring Break Trips Within Driving Distance of Baltimore | 4/10/19 |
| Charmin Introduces Giant Toilet Paper Roll That Will Last Up to a Month | 4/10/19 |
| Here’s All the New Food You Can Eat at Oriole Park This Season | 4/8/19 |
| New Topgolf Adding 500 Jobs at National Harbor | 4/4/19 |
| You Can Now ‘Party Like It’s 1999’ at the Y2K Pop-Up in DC | 4/4/19 |
| New Kiosk at the MVA Allows Visitors to Print Short Stories | 4/4/19 |
| You Can 'Runaway' on a Cruise With Jon Bon Jovi This Summer | 4/2/19 |
| White House Announces Garden Tour Dates for April | 4/2/19 |
| Amazon Launches New Affordable Skincare Line Called ‘Belei’ | 4/1/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center and Trails | 3/29/19 |
| Orioles Announce Promotional Nights for 2019 Season | 3/28/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Historic St. Mary's City | 3/22/19 |
| DC Eats: Steak ’n Shake Is Coming to Capitol Hill | 3/21/19 |
| Ellicott City Cobbler Wins Gold in International Shoe Contest | 3/21/19 |
| Unemployment Rates for Maryland and Virginia Better Than US Overall | 3/18/19 |
| Last-Minute Tips to Help You File Your 2018 Federal Taxes | 3/18/19 |
| RECALL: Ground Turkey Could Be Contaminated by Salmonella | 3/15/19 |
| Your Dream Wedding at The Castle On The Mall, Smithsonian Buildings Now Hosting Events | 3/14/19 |
| The Worst Commutes Aren't In NYC or LA; They're in the DMV Region | 3/8/19 |
| Inventors of 'Buffalo Wing' Open a Restaurant in Maryland | 3/8/19 |
| Amazon Now Allows Prime Members to Pick a Delivery Day | 3/8/19 |
| '90s Drama 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Reboot Announced by Fox | 3/8/19 |
| The Washington National Cathedral Is Funding Its Restoration With Legos | 3/5/19 |
| How Cryotherapy Can Help You Lose Fat and Look Younger | 3/4/19 |
| Maryland Looking to Fill 380 Jobs Around the State | 3/1/19 |
| March Comes in Like a Lion: Another Winter Storm Will Threaten Friday Commute in the DMV | 2/28/19 |
| Recall: FDA Issues Recall for Another Blood Pressure Medication | 2/27/19 |
| Frederick Mom's Baby Pizza Milestone Collage Goes Viral | 2/25/19 |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet to Hold Wedding Dress Sale, Feb. 21–25 | 2/22/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: The American Visionary Art Museum | 2/22/19 |
| Fire Department Surprises Baltimore Couple With New Baby | 2/21/19 |
| Is Maryland Making Another Play for Amazon? | 2/18/19 |
| Giving Your Child a Leg Up on Retirement With an IRA | 2/18/19 |
| Map of New Potential Chesapeake Bay Bridge Sites Released | 2/14/19 |
| Fe'BREW'ary Is in Full Swing in Maryland | 2/13/19 |
| 3 New Winter Storms Could be Heading to the DMV Region | 2/13/19 |
| Adventures in Maryland: Deep Creek, the Ultimate Winter Escape | 2/8/19 |
| Bite Into Some 'Cardi B-Rownies' at Buttercream Bakeshop | 2/6/19 |
| Get the Look: Valentine's Day Makeup Tips From a Pro | 2/4/19 |
| The Maryland Zoo Mourns the Loss of Young Rhino Jaharo | 1/31/19 |
| Maple Lawn Turkey Farm in Howard County to Hold Auction on Feb. 28 | 1/31/19 |
| Winter Storm With Cold, Arctic Temps Moving Into the DMV on Tuesday | 1/28/19 |
| Donate Blood, Get a Free Pound of Dunkin’ Coffee | 1/24/19 |
| Fire & Ice Festival returns to the District Wharf This Weekend | 1/18/19 |
| Printable Makeup? Beauty Technology You Won't Believe Debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show | 1/18/19 |
| Earthquake Hits Off the Coast of Ocean City | 1/16/19 |
| Local Shelters and Pet Food Stores Support Government Workers During the Shutdown | 1/12/19 |
| Oprah Selects Baltimore for List of Places to Travel In Winter | 1/11/19 |
| Take Your Date to Baltimore for a Little 'Sex at the Zoo' This Valentine's Day | 1/7/19 |
| Maryland Ranks High on Growth Report for 2018 | 1/4/19 |
| Here Are the New 2019 Laws From Around the DMV | 1/4/19 |
| Puppy Rescued From Driftwood Beach Cliff on Christmas Eve | 12/26/18 |
| Final Phase of Pimlico Race Course Study Released | 12/21/18 |
| New 'Great Wolf Lodge' Water Park May Be in the Works for Perryville, MD | 12/20/18 |
| How Winning Amazon HQ2 Could Affect the DMV Region | 12/11/18 |
| Columbia Named America’s Safest City for 2018 | 12/10/18 |
