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How kids can have fun during Halloween without the fear factor
Halloween is around the corner but the scary activities that come with it aren’t for everyone. News4’s Erika Gonzalez talks to Dr. Asha Patton-Smith about how movies and outdoor displays can be traumatic for some kids and some fun age-appropriate alternatives to do instead.
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Here's what the Teal Pumpkin Project is and why it matters
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a national effort to make Halloween safer for kids with food allergies and other medical conditions.
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Jason McCourty shares how Teal Pumpkin Project helps kids with allergies on Halloween
In an interview with NBC, former NFL star Jason McCourty shared how the Teal Pumpkin Project is making Halloween a more inclusive holiday for kids with allergies.
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How a former NFL player is helping kids with allergies on Halloween
Jason McCourty discusses the Teal Pumpkin Project and how it’s helping kids with allergies on Halloween.
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Petworth Library showcases short horror movies from local filmmakers
The Petworth Library presents five-minute, scary movies created by local residents. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.
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Halloween colors: The meaning behind orange and black
Find out why these colors and others have come to represent the spookiest holiday of the year.
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Google Trends' ‘Frightgeist' lists the most popular Halloween costumes for 2024
With just two weeks ’til Hallows Eve, guys and ghouls everywhere are preparing their Halloween costumes. For last-minute ideas and those wanting to stand out from the crowds, Google Trends has a handy reference
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How much Halloween candy should you buy?
Figuring out exactly how much candy to buy can be tricky. Here’s what you need to know.
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WATCH: Giant inflatable pumpkin on the loose
Video shows what police saw when a giant inflatable pumpkin was on the loose in Bay Village, Ohio.
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‘Spirit Halloween' stores to stick around for Christmas, include Santa meet-and-greets
“Spirit Halloween” stores will be in the Christmas spirit this December. The company announced plans to have some stores stick around for Christmas and become “Spirit Christmas” locations. “Discover thousands of stocking stuffers, holiday apparel, fun gifts, unique décor, plus all the special trimmings for creating an unforgettable Christmas,” the company said on its website. “Spirit Christmas” stores will...
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Here is the most popular Halloween candy in 2024
As Halloween approaches, here we take a look at the delightful sweets Americans we splurging on in 2024.
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Reese's is no longer the most popular Halloween Candy. What is?
Consumer spending on Halloween candy is estimated to hit $3.5 billion in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation, a slight dip from 2023. So what candy will Americans spend the most on?
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McDonald's famous Halloween buckets are coming back
They’re baaaaaack.
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Disturbing Halloween decoration upsets neighbors in Bowie
Some residents in a Bowie, Maryland, neighborhood think that one neighbor’s decorations went too far and want the disturbing display taken down.
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Bowie residents upset over neighbor's disturbing Halloween display
Some Bowie residents are upset about a neighbor’s Halloween decoration, which portrays a body hanging upside down from a tree in a garbage bag. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Scary season: Haunted houses and ghost tours for frightful fun in the DC area
The scariest haunted houses aren’t far from D.C.
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Here's how to watch ‘It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free on Apple TV+
Charlie Brown’s Halloween special, “It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” will be available to everyone on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.
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How to pick the perfect pumpkin
It’s finally fall, which means it’s time to pick a pumpkin. Whether you’re carving a jack-o-lantern, baking a pie from scratch or simply using pumpkins for fall decor, here’s what you need to know before you hit the pumpkin patch.
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Leftover candy from Halloween? Here's what to do with it
After the rare experience of snowfall on a chilly Halloween, you might be having a lot more extra candy than you expected, but there are ways you can jettison your sweet treats.
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What was Heidi Klum for Halloween this year? See her 2023 costume
What could top the worm? Heidi Klum unveiled her 2023 costume Tuesday night in New York at her annual Halloween bash.