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.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
A homicide investigation is underway after a 25-year-old man was found fatally shot on Sunday evening in West Baltimore.
There is a new place to honor veterans in Howard County at the Vivian C. "Millie" Bailey Park in downtown Columbia.
Nasire Best, the 21-year-old gunman who was killed after allegedly shooting at the U.S. Secret Service outside of the White House on Saturday, was a Maryland resident who had a previous run-in with federal officers.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Nasire Best, the 21-year-old gunman who was killed after allegedly shooting at the U.S. Secret Service outside of the White House on Saturday.
There is a new place to honor veterans in Howard County at the Vivian C. "Millie" Bailey Park in downtown Columbia.
The highest rain totals will likely be in Southern Maryland
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
A homicide investigation is underway after a 25-year-old man was found fatally shot on Sunday evening in West Baltimore.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Distillery talks history and what’s new.
The owner of Tiny Brick Oven in Baltimore’s Federal Hill shares how its business was saved by a Christmas miracle.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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.
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.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
More rain into Memorial Day in Maryland
While cloud cover remains overhead, rain showers become less numerous across the area
Periods of rain are expected to continue in Maryland on Sunday.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 5/23/2026
Steady rain and breezy winds are expected in Maryland on Saturday.
Dundalk track teammates shocked after man killed in gunfight with Secret Service
Police say a man was shot and killed in West Baltimore
More rain into Memorial Day in Maryland
Monuments celebrate military veterans at Howard County park
6-year-old injured after car crashes into Fells Point restaurant