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If you would love to visit a holiday display, ARTECHOUSE in Washington, D.C., has something great for you. DC’s premier digital museum is switching things up for the holidays with a new show called "SPECTACULAR FACTORY: The Holiday Multiverse."
The Underground Donut Tour is a walking tour that takes you to some of the tastiest donut shops in the city, all while giving you a history lesson on some of the most popular sites in D.C.! Tours started on November 19.
If you’re one of the millions of parents tired of taking part in the "Elf on the Shelf" tradition, fear not! Hidden Valley Ranch is coming to the rescue! America’s original ranch dressing brand has created its own holiday ambassador, "Ranch on a Branch."
The holidays just aren’t the same without a visit to a holiday lights display. Created by the same group that brought you Field of Screams, Winter City Lights promises to be one of the best holiday attractions in the DMV.
If you missed your chance to see the new "One With Eternity" exhibit by Yayoi Kusama, you are in luck. The Hirshhorn Museum is extending the residency of the popular infinity mirrors exhibit through next spring.
Miller Lite amazed fans last year with “Beernaments,” ornaments that held a full-size can of beer. This year, they have something bigger on tap—a Christmas tree keg stand.
Dunkin’ is kicking off the holidays with a month of free coffee Mondays and special offers. If you're a fan of that delicious cookie-flavored spread, head over to Dunkin' before the end of November.
Two of America’s classic brands are performing a small market test on a new venture. In late October, McDonald’s began selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at select stores in Kentucky and Indiana.
McDonald’s McRib is returning to stores nationwide on October 31, for a limited time in a "farewell tour." To celebrate the farewell tour, McDonald’s will be selling McRib-themed clothing, accessories, and art pieces.
This year’s National Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on November 30. The annual event is held at Presidents Park outside the White House. And the public can enter a lottery to get free tickets to the tree lighting beginning on October 25.
Police in Howard County are warning people about an uptick in thefts of two popular car brands. A viral TikTok video has exposed a design flaw in the ignition systems of Kia and Hyundai automobiles that makes it easier for crooks to steal them.
One of the most popular events for kids is coming back to National Building Museum in November. "The Big Build" is a hands-on experience where kids can learn about construction from industry professionals.
After weeks of rumor and innuendo on the internet, McDonald’s has announced the official return of its Halloween Happy Meal buckets. The last time McDonald’s sold the cute Halloween buckets was back in 2016.
It’s officially spooky season! Here are 6 haunted houses in Maryland you need to visit this year. From haunted forests to horror movie-themed escape rooms, there is something scary for everyone.
The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced it will be adding “227” into the telephone numbering system to replace the shrinking availability of 240 and 301 area codes.
To celebrate the launch of "Hocus Pocus 2" on Disney+, the Sanderson Sister’s spooky cottage will be available to rent for one night for just $31. Located in Salem, Massachusetts, the cottage sleeps two and features an open living area centered around the witches’ black cauldron.
A new holiday-themed pop-up bar called “Tinseltown” is coming to D.C. in November. This new holiday pop-up bar will make all of your Christmas cocktail dreams come true.
A video on TikTok went viral earlier this year for showing people a hack on how to order a Chipotle burrito and pay only $3. After a couple of months, Chipotle caught on and is putting the kibosh on the burrito hack.
A new study by WalletHub ranked Maryland as the second happiest state in America. The study looked at three major environmental factors: work, emotional and physical well-being, and community to determine each state's happiness factor.
Montgomery Parks is holding an "Ale Trail" Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will take place at Lake Needwood in the Rock Creek Regional Park.
The National Zoo has announced the return of one of its most popular events, “Boo at the Zoo." Tickets go on sale on September 22, and are expected to sell out fast.
Do your kids love the pumpkin patch? Pumpkin patch season is the perfect opportunity to pick out a pumpkin, pet the animals, and play on the farm. Get a season pass so they can visit a Maryland pumpkin patch all season long.
The spicy food trend is something that never seems to go away. General Mills is jumping on the spice wagon with a hot and spicy version of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal called CinnaFuego.
The next time you ride the Metro, you’ll have to pay attention to the station signs. WMATA has announced formal changes to five stations in Maryland and Virginia.
National Dog Day is Friday, August 26, and Krispy Kreme is celebrating with a special treat for your dog. The doggie "doughnuts" are made with special dog-safe ingredients.
Maryland Tax-Free Week allows shoppers to purchase clothing and footwear tax-free on items priced at $100 or less. This sale is also designed to boost business for local retailers, August 14–20.
America may be in the middle of a giant heat wave but that’s not stopping Krispy Kreme from bringing out the pumpkin spice. The doughnut shop will be launching its pumpkin spice doughnuts and drinks on August 8.
