DOG COSTUMES: BARCStoberfest 2016 brings together two-legged and four-legged friends

Furry friends took over Baltimore’s Patterson Park on Saturday, October 22nd for BARCStoberfest. The yearly Halloween festival includes a costume contest for pets and raises money for Maryland’s largest companion animal shelter, BARCS.

Maryland officials honor Gold Star families

ABERDEEN – Last year, the Fallen Star memorial for soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice was unveiled art Aberdeen Proving Ground.  Now, a Gold Star Mother statue has been added to the memorial to honor the families of those left…

Metro considers fare hikes to fix budget deficit

The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeing red – and lots of it. Metro says it may look to its riders to help fill in the gap for its multi-million dollar budget shortfall.

Souls to the Polls encourage early voting

Nearly three dozen churches in Anne Arundel county are teaming up on Sunday, October 30th to get their congregations out to the polls. “Souls to the Polls” is an initiative to encourage early voting to impact both the local and national results.

Official predicts largest turnout since Maryland started early voting

On the first day of early voting, Marylanders were excited to have their voices heard. But some are still jaded by the negativity surrounding Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Candidate mask sales could predict the next president

Costume retailer Spirit Halloween has accurately predicted the presidential election winner based on Halloween mask sales for two decades. And this year, there’s a spooky prediction for Hillary Clinton.

University of Maryland students gather to watch final presidential debate

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Third presidential debate leaves young voters at the University of Maryland unenthused about the upcoming general election.

Presidential pardon helps turn tragedy around for local mother

“Tragedy” is a word mother and salon owner Teresa Dawkins knows only too well. But after the deaths of three of her children, President Obama stepped in to make sure this story has a happy ending.

A Special Olympian strives for success even when the road gets tough

Ben Collins, a special olympic athlete has a heart of a champion. When adversity strikes his only option is to persevere. His coach Jim Downs says against all odds Ben is one the hardest working athletes in Maryland.

Maryland’s voter registration deadline passes, residents can still sign up during early voting

LARGO, Md. – The deadline for Marylanders to register to vote ended at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18th. Many voters said that, more so than in other elections, they are discouraged from voting by the nature of the two candidates.