Christa Emmer

4th of July Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe This Holiday

Approximately 10,000 people are injured by fireworks annually, with 73% of those injuries occurring around the Fourth of July. Celebrate America's birthday with these important safety tips.

Full List of Holiday Lights Display to Visit in Maryland This Year

Many fan-favorite attractions and holiday light displays are returning to Maryland this year, including Zoo Lights, Winterfest of Lights, Lights on the Bay, and so many more.

Make Your Home Thanksgiving-Ready With These 11 Decor Ideas

Thanksgiving is all about food, family, and football. But hosting the holiday is more than just preparing a comforting meal, it’s also crafting a warm and inviting atmosphere. From the dining table to the family room, we've compiled a list of decorations designed to create a warm, welcoming home for you and your guests on Thanksgiving.

8 Things You Learn When You Move to Maryland

What's different about Maryland? Blue crabs, Old Bay, and oysters—See if our list matches up with yours.

Dress to Impress: 13 Trendy Halloween Costume Ideas for Adults

Between Barbie, Wednesday, Ted Lasso, and other pop culture hits, we've compiled a list of the 13 most popular Halloween costumes for adults this holiday season!

A Guide to the Best Pumpkin Patches in Maryland

Maryland is home to many family farms where you can pick a pumpkin fresh from the field and enjoy a variety of fun farm activities. We’ve put together a list of the best pumpkin patches in Maryland!

Travel Essentials Checklist: Must-Have Items for Your Next Vacation

Traveling can be exhausting and complicated. Make it easier by adding a few new travel accessories to your collection. Pack your suitcase and keep everything organized with these travel gadgets and accessories.

Baltimore Haunted House Named One of America's Top 5 Haunts

If getting scared out of your wits is your idea of a good time, head over to Bennett's Curse, if you dare ... Located in Dundalk, Bennett's Curse has been terrifying Marylanders since 2001. The attraction has been named one of America's Top 5 legendary haunts by America Haunts, a national association of premier haunted attractions.

Best Fall Nail Polish Colors to Try This Year

Fall is right around the corner! After you update your wardrobe, it will be time to update your nail polish collection.

Adventures in Maryland: Assateague Island

Assateague Island is one of Maryland and Virginia’s unique treasures. Located on the east coast of the Delmarva peninsula, it stretches 37 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. The island is home to beautiful beaches, marches, the Assateague Lighthouse, and herds of wild horses.

Celebrate the End of Summer With a Labor Day 'All White Party'

Labor Day is a summer holiday when we celebrate the American worker and say an official goodbye to summer. So why not give your whites one last spin with a Labor Day White Party?

Dress to Impress: 13 Trendy Halloween Costume Ideas for Pets

Buying your pet a costume is an adorable way to include them in Halloween festivities. There are a ton of cute costumes available to fit pets of all sizes, and we've compiled a list of 13 trendy pet costumes for Halloween this year!

Back-to-School Essentials for Students: 11 Must-Have Lunch Box Products to Tackle the Cafeteria

If you’re a parent of a child who won’t eat school lunch, you know all about the challenges of packing lunches. Don't worry; we have some ideas for making lunch box prep easier with these essential products.

Here's Where and When to Find the Best Fall Foliage in Maryland

Getting out to view the beautiful turning of the leaves is a safe activity to enjoy under coronavirus restrictions. Here are the best places in Maryland to find fall foliage, as well as when the colors will be at their most spectacular!

The Ultimate List of Pumpkin Spice Drinks, Treats Coming This Fall

If you haven’t already heard the news, pumpkin spice is making its grand return very soon. We've put together the ultimate list of coffee shops and stores where you can get your hands on all things pumpkin spice.

Skittles Teams Up With French's to Release a New Mustard-Flavored Candy

Skittles has teamed up with French's to deliver a unique candy flavor: Mustard! And in honor of National Mustard Day, you'll be able to try out the mustard-flavor Skittles for yourself by visiting the "Mustard Mobile" when it comes to your city.

5 New Things to See at DC Museums This Summer

Think you've seen everything there is to see in D.C.? Check out these new additions. Summer visitors can several new things, including the newly remodeled National Air and Space Museum, a new baby gorilla at the National Zoo, and stinky corpse flowers blooming at the National Arboretum.

5 Must-See Fourth of July Fireworks Shows in Maryland

Have you made plans for the Fourth of July? We've rounded up our top 5 must-see firework shows around Maryland for you and yours to have an amazing Fourth of July experience!

5 Local Maryland Brews to Pair With Your Summer Blue Crab Feast!

Hosting a crab feast this summer in Maryland? Introduce your guests to one of these locally brewed craft beers. No crab feast is complete without a citrusy craft beer.

Maryland Kids Can Golf This Summer for Just $5

Youth on Course (YOC), in partnership with the Maryland State Golf Association, is a program that allows Maryland kids to golf at more than 24 local courses for just $5 a round.

Tips for Your Backyard Memorial Day Celebration

Prepare to celebrate Memorial Day in style with these party tips to make your gathering fun and easy. Here is a list of creative ways to celebrate and reflect on this traditional American holiday.

5 Mother's Day Gifts Made in Maryland

Buying Mother's Day gifts is a great way to show your love and appreciation for all the special moms in your life. Get a gift now from one of these local Maryland artisans.

5 Ways to Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal

The spring market is underway! Get the exterior of your home in tip-top shape before you put it on the market with these home improvement tips.

5 Local Easter Egg Hunts in Maryland

You can't celebrate Easter without an egg hunt! Grab a basket and see how many eggs you can collect at these 5 Maryland Easter egg hunts.

Local Shops Where You Can Buy Candy for Easter in DC

These local candy shops have all the sweets and treats you need to fill those Easter baskets! Washington, D.C., has a variety of local candy shops that are popular among residents and visitors for buying Easter candy.

5 Interesting Facts About DC

Think you know everything there is to know about the nation's capital? This article might change your mind.

5 Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails Around the DMV

Heading out for a hike? Take your dog along to one of these dog-friendly parks and hiking trails in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Adventures in Maryland: The Irish Railroad Workers Museum

The Irish Railroad Workers Museum details the lives of Irish immigrants working and living in 19th-century Baltimore.

Places to Find a Whiskey Cocktail in DC

Celebrate everything Irish by enjoying a cocktail at one of these DC bars.

Adventures In Maryland: Ella's Enchanted Treehouses

Looking to relax and refresh in the forest? Book a treehouse cabin in the woods.

The 'Dr. Seuss Experience' Is Coming to Tysons Corner

The Dr. Seuss Experience is a mesmerizing exhibit that allows visitors to get up close and personal with their favorite Dr. Seuss themes and characters for a limited time in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

5 Places to Get a Mardi Gras King Cake in the DMV

King Cakes are yeast-raised cakes topped with icing and decorated with sugar tinted in Mardi Gras colors. Here are five local bakeries in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia where you can pick up an authentic King Cake for your Mardi Gras party:

Things to Do for 'Galentine's Day' in Maryland

Valentine’s Day is known as a holiday for lovers, but what about showing some love to your friends? Grab your girlfriends and have fun at one of these Valentine's Day workshops.

Shop Local: Valentine's Day Gift Ideas You Can Find in Baltimore, Maryland

Shop local this Valentine's Day! Here's a list of Baltimore-area businesses that have some of the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts ever concocted. From baby lamb cuddling to a heart-shaped charcuterie board, your sweetie will be charmed by these local gift ideas.

5 Ways to Quench Your Thirst for 'Dry January'

Skip the alcohol in January with one of these great alcohol-free options. "Dry January" is a tradition that started in the U.K. to encourage people to give up alcohol in the month of January.

In-N-Out Burger Is Officially Coming to Tennessee!

In-N-Out is expanding to the east coast! The restaurant chain announced this week that it would be opening its first east coast area location in Nashville, Tennessee. It will open by 2026.