From Scary To Sultry, Halloween Spirit Brings In Billions
Here's a mind-boggling number: Americans will spend $74 billion on Halloween.
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Here's a mind-boggling number: Americans will spend $74 billion on Halloween.
Choosing a Halloween costume is a critical decision. There are tons of different categories to choose from. You've got gory costumes, inflatable costumes, serial killer costumes, funny costumes and of course everyone's favorite, the highly inappropriate yet extremely clever costume.
Ghouls and goblins won't be the only thing seen in Baltimore on Halloween.
Offensive, racist, sexist. Those are just some of the words used to describe a costume some are dressing up in for Halloween.
Trading pigskin for pumpkins. After a tough loss on the road, the Ravens are getting into the Halloween spirit--and giving back at the same time.
Canines in costume! Halloween may be days away but some Baltimore-area pups are getting in the spirit early.
We have ideas on how to spend your Halloween. Also, we have tips on fall makeup trends.
Ethan Reid, author of "The Undying," from Simon & Schuster shares his list of the creepiest vacation spots around the world for Halloween.
The Maryland State Highway Administration will again lend reflective vests to children and adults chaperoning their trick or treating on Halloween.
Police say someone intentionally set fire to a Charles County Halloween store for the second time in less than two months.
The Baltimore Marathon is today. Also, we have tips on keeping your baby safe on Halloween.
Keep your kids safe this Halloween night by going over some trick-or-treating safety tips with them.
Need some inspiration for this season's Halloween costume? Check out these trendy Halloween costumes inspired by pop culture.
Get creative in the kitchen this Halloween. These fun recipes are sure to be a hit at your next Halloween party or other spooky event.
Let your kids plot world domination this Halloween with these classic villain costumes.
Want the world to know you two are tight as Batman and Robin? Check out these dynamic duo, Halloween twosomes.
Your own backyard is the perfect setting for a creepy haunted maze that will give your friends a delightful fright.
Use everyday materials to design your own Halloween masks in just a few hours.
Don't leave the kids out of all your Halloween fun. Here are five fun Halloween flicks that the whole family can enjoy together.
A 15-year-old boy remains in the hospital after he is brutally beaten at Six Flags during a Halloween event.
A 15-year-old boy critically injured at Six Flags America during the first night of its Halloween event, Fright Fest, has undergone surgery on his skull and is in a coma.
Make plans this Halloween to take a vacation and visit some of the spookiest destinations in the country. Many of these areas have a tragic past, which adds to the chances of them being haunted and creating a spooky feeling among those who tour the area.
A fire department spokesman says three people were injured at Six Flags America during the first night of its Halloween event, Fright Fest.
The Maryland Science Center in Baltimore invites you to punctuate the end of Halloween with a Pumpkin Smash.
The daily parking garage at BWI Airport is temporarily closed Thursday due to a fire near Bus Stop 1.
Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner's name, image and likeness.
The FBI has announced results of a major fugitive sweep in Maryland and Delaware that led to the arrests of 109 individuals in an effort to combat violent crime.
Seasonably hot and humid weather are expected Thursday. A few showers Friday bring us a spectacular Saturday.
Alan Roden hit a go-ahead double, seven Minnesota players drove in a run and the Twins rallied from an early deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday and win their series.
The FBI has announced results of a major fugitive sweep in Maryland and Delaware that led to the arrests of 109 individuals in an effort to combat violent crime.
A man accused of urinating on people during a Morgan Wallen concert in Baltimore last month now faces assault charges.
Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner's name, image and likeness.
The daily parking garage at BWI Airport is temporarily closed Thursday due to a fire near Bus Stop 1.
Seasonably hot and humid weather are expected Thursday. A few showers Friday bring us a spectacular Saturday.
The FBI has announced results of a major fugitive sweep in Maryland and Delaware that led to the arrests of 109 individuals in an effort to combat violent crime.
Maryland residents are feeling lucky ahead of a $1 billion Powerball drawing Wednesday, the eighth largest jackpot in the game's history.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
A man suspected of murder led authorities on a chase through multiple counties Friday morning in Maryland, ending near Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Trumpet player and band member, Cyrus Mackey, joins us in studio to share all they places you can catch the band playing in Baltimore this month.
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Ariana Hoet joins us to share worries kids may be facing about going back to school and how parents can give them the tools they need to build confidence.
We are live at the Humane Society of Carroll County as they kick off their mega 4-day adoption event.
Yvonne Wonder, founder and managing director of Destination Sitters, talks about why more couples are choosing child-free receptions and how families can access on-site childcare during weddings.
Greg Padgett makes his Around Town debut at Kneads Bakeshop, discussing their sourdough baking class.
Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner's name, image and likeness.
Alan Roden hit a go-ahead double, seven Minnesota players drove in a run and the Twins rallied from an early deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday and win their series.
Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each had three hits and a home run on Tuesday night as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback and 2024 first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins was carted off the field roughly an hour into Tuesday's practice after suffering a left leg injury.
Austin Martin had four hits, including a home run, Josh Bell also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Monday night.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
A lawsuit has been filed by a group of conservative state lawmakers in Maryland in an effort to block a redistricting measure that is set to appear on the November ballot.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Seasonably hot and humid weather are expected Thursday. A few showers Friday bring us a spectacular Saturday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warm, humid and rain chances in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
First Alert Meteorologist Cutter Martin describes the weather Wednesday in Baltimore, featuring seasonably warm temperatures and potential late night showers.
Baltimore is suing prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket, accusing the companies of violating consumer protection ordinances.
Trumpet player and band member, Cyrus Mackey, joins us in studio to share all they places you can catch the band playing in Baltimore this month.
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Ariana Hoet joins us to share worries kids may be facing about going back to school and how parents can give them the tools they need to build confidence.
We are live at the Humane Society of Carroll County as they kick off their mega 4-day adoption event.
Yvonne Wonder, founder and managing director of Destination Sitters, talks about why more couples are choosing child-free receptions and how families can access on-site childcare during weddings.