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Haunted by jeers, town rethinks teen trick-or-treat penalty
A Virginia city’s penalty of jail time for teenage trick-or-treaters has scared up some ridicule and a possible policy change.
2 months ago -
Sewing needles found inside Twizzlers Halloween candy prompt Massachusetts police to alert residents
Police are warning residents of a coastal community in Massachusetts to inspect Halloween candy after needles were found inside Twizzlers.
6 months ago -
How to make use of jack-o’-lanterns after Halloween
Not sure what to do with your jack-o’-lanterns after Halloween? Consider donating them to Pumpkins for the People.
6 months ago -
WATCH: Maryland zoo animals enjoy Halloween pumpkin treats
Us humans may enjoy pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin pies. But for animals at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the pumpkin craze means eating actual pumpkins and toy jack-o’-lanterns filled with treats.
6 months ago -
Witchin’ weather: Clear skies, light winds bring ‘perfect’ Halloween night
There are no tricks when it comes to the weather this Halloween. In fact, fair skies and mild temperatures in the 60s will make for a real treat. Here’s the forecast for your Halloween night.
6 months ago -
Olympian Shaun White apologizes for ‘insensitive’ Halloween costume
The famed X-Games star, 32, dressed up as Simple Jack, played by Ben Stiller in the movie Tropic Thunder, over the weekend. The fictional character has a mental disability.
6 months ago -
Taking the fright out of Halloween for young children
As Halloween approaches, here are some ways parents can help prepare their young children for the hallmark Halloween scariness.
6 months ago -
President Trump marks Halloween at the White House
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are marking Halloween at the White House by handing out candy to kids at a festive event on the South Lawn. See photos.
6 months ago -
Wine of the Week: Celebrate Halloween with some of these haunting flavors
On Halloween, it’s not just the little costume-clad marauders who want a treat; its the grown-ups too. WTOP wine expert Scott Greenberg shares his picks for tasty wines with seasonally-appropriate names that you can share with friends and neighbors when the doorbell rings.
6 months ago -
Movie Review: ‘Halloween’ is a scary slasher sequel 40 years in the making
Jamie Lee Curtis returns to battle Michael Myers one last time in the latest installment of the “Halloween” franchise.
6 months ago -
‘Halloween’ scares up $77.5 million in ticket sales
Forty years after he first appeared in theaters, Michael Myers is still drawing huge audiences for a good scare.
6 months ago -
Skeletal remains tested after Va. leader called them Halloween decorations
A medical examiner is testing the suspected human remains found near Sterling Elementary school Saturday morning and has requested additional testing, said Kraig Troxell with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s office.
7 months ago -
Sweet feat: Top-selling candy for Halloween 2018
It’s the most wonderful time of year for ghouls, goblins and spooks of all ages. Online grocer Peapod recently released its third-annual list of the top candy favored for trick-or-treating, according to their sales numbers. Spoiler: Candy corn makes an appearance.
7 months ago -
Can your HOA regulate your holiday decor?
Not everyone is always a fan of your style of exterior decorating. After you’ve gone all out creating a winter paradise or turning your lawn into a haunted graveyard, can you be forced to take down your decorations?
7 months ago -
Autumn fun: Here are 16 places to find it around DC
It’s not all about chunky knits and crunchy leaves: Fall is the prime time for pumpkins. Here are a few D.C.-area pumpkin patches to visit in the new season.
8 months ago
