The spookiest season is finally upon us, so here are nine top-rated haunted houses to visit in Maryland this year.

Making sushi at home is easier than you think—it will just take some practice!

An average of 160 home fires per year started with Christmas trees according to U.S. fire departments from 2013-2017.

Lynn Maher was shot and killed on October 1. Her killer is still at large, and a reward has been issued for information leading to his arrest and prosecution.

Mars-Wrigley company has granted a WWII veteran's last wish. His casket will be painted or decorated to look like a package of Juicy Fruit gum.

Jurassic Quest brings its drive-thru dinosaur experience to the Richmond Raceway Complex, October 30– November 8.

Confused about what's next? Here's a bit of a breakdown of the Electoral College and the road to Inauguration Day.

Let's be honest, the Electoral College can be a little confusing. Here's a history of the Electoral College and how we got here.

Maryland has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in the last two days. Governor Larry Hogan stressed vigilance and caution at a press conference Thursday.

The third annual Hampton Roads Black Restaurant Week features 17 different eateries at a discounted price. Enter to win a grand prize just by eating at participating restaurants.

Since the expansion's beginning last year, multiple artifacts have been recovered from the construction site at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Unfortunately, none of them qualify for the national historic registry.

The FDA posted a voluntary recall announcement by Sunshine Mills on Friday. Various brands of dog food are suspected of having "potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin."

An internet outage interrupted virtual learning this morning. VBCPS issued a message to parents at 11:01 a.m. saying "they are aware of and working on a fix for the internet outage," and that it is "affecting schools up and down the east coast."

Simple marijuana possession will now be legal beginning July 1.

Frito Lay recalled some chips sold at Sam's Club throughout the U.S.

D.C., Maryland, and Virginia all expect to receive the first shipments of the vaccine in mid-December and all three locales will be giving priority to healthcare workers.

Live Nation announced last week a special online deal for concert-goers from July 28-August 1, with an additional perk for T-Mobile customers.

The U.S. Marshals Service and Homeland Security Investigations announced the success of a month-long operation on Wednesday, March 10.

Cruises and BBQs, this Fourth of July will feature some familiar comforts.

Talk Like a Pirate Day takes place every year on September 19. Created in 1995, it has been unofficially observed throughout the world since 2002.

A Silkie chicken hen sat on a duck's egg until it hatched. The duck is still living with the chickens.

Phoenix Browne participated in the "50 Yard Challenge," mowing lawns in the Chesapeake area for those in need.

Chesapeake resident Kimberly Outlaw, owner of Sweet Cravings Bakery, received a $10,000 grant from BeyGood and the NAACP.

Homerun for Hope takes place March 26 from 8-10 p.m. EST. Tickets available now. All proceeds will go to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters and the Roc Solid Foundation.

Netflix recently announced an "Addams Family" spin-off focusing on Wednesday Addams, famously portrayed by Christina Ricci in the '90s films.

With the Delta variant spiking throughout the country, many fast-food chains may close their dining rooms in the near future; if they haven't already.

The Bands & Brews on the Boulevard festival is being held Saturday, July 24 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

D.C., Virginia, and Maryland all appear on the list. The Yelp Top 100 aims to help businesses throughout 2021.

Local businesses decide to protect their stores in preparation for potential Election Day upheavals.

These haunted attractions have NOT been canceled this year, but many are selling out quickly. Be sure to check your favorite haunt's website before you attend.

The Arc of Loudoun hosts a virtual tour of their award-winning "Shocktober" event this year. Four nights of fright are available to live-stream for Halloween.

Girl Scout Troops in the D.C. area met with a Council Committee to make the bat the official mammal of the District. A bill has been passed in the first vote.

Last week, Greenewald uploaded 2,780 pages of declassified CIA documents all related to the sightings and investigations of UFOs. And they're available to you.

It's not yet officially fall, but many people agree that it's never too soon to break out the Pumpkin Spice. Here's a list of 10 products, ranging from the classic to the new and very unique.

Former pro skater Tony Hawk has teamed up with canned water company Liquid Death to create a limited-edition skate deck that used paint infused with Hawk's blood.

Kaleb Benham of California rescued his dog, Buddy, from a black bear the day before Thanksgiving.

Rockim Prowell was taken into custody by Beverly Hills Police on May 2. He allegedly wore a realistic mask to conceal his identity.

The 58th annual East Coast Surfing Championship is still being held with social distancing restrictions in place. Although on a much smaller scale, the competition is still underway with surfers from all over North America participating.

Most bars and restaurants are celebrating early, some are getting creative, none of them will be selling booze past 10 p.m.

Whether it's the mystique of the cheeks that were in there or something famous (or infamous) had happened; these water closets are at the top of the list for most sought-after bathrooms.

The Chesapeake BLue could pontentially upset the ecosystem in Ireland's waters.

The Norfolk Tides' first home game is Tuesday, May 18, at 6:35 p.m. against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. It's been almost 2 years since the stadium has hosted a game.

11-year-old Hampton, Virginia, resident Cartier Carey founded a nonprofit organization, Kids 4 Change 757—to help parents in need during the pandemic.

The family of Erik Mezick announced Tuesday they are offering a reward for anyone who finds his body.

Many participating restaurants in Norfolk and Newport News will be making their deals available for carryout this year.

Kimberly Ragsdale of Dallas, Georgia, was arrested Thursday for impersonating a public officer. She was attempting to score free food from a local Chick-fil-A.

Few topics inspire more passion than the age-old argument about pineapple as a pizza topping, but a new debate has entered the chat: durian on pizza. That's right, durian—the spiny, strange-looking fruit known for its distinctive ... aroma?

Alexis Murphy went missing seven years ago; it was only recently that her body was discovered.

Maia Chaka makes history in the NFL, slated for the 2021 season. A Virginia woman and teacher is making history becoming the first Black female official.

Many participating restaurants in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach will be making their deals available for carryout this year. You have time to take advantage of these great dine-in and takeout deals—don't miss out!