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Timeline of Terror: The haunted history of Halloween
Today’s Halloween festivities may be filled with modern delights like Candy Corn and Martha Stewart-inspired party décor, but its origins are rooted in ancient Pagan practices. See how it all unfolded in our Timeline of Terror.
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Halloween activities for your kids
Bonnie McDaniel of "Recipes for Good Living" magazine joined Melanie to talk about ideas for both indoor and outdoor activities that will help capture the spirit Halloween.
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Trick-or-treat road closures announced in D.C.
Halloween night is here and trick-or-treaters are likely prepped and ready to bring home the candy! Ahead of the annual occasion, The Metropolitan Police Department announced some street closures in the area due to heavy pedestrian traffic for Halloween.
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Halloween safety tips
Dr. Toni Thompson-Chittams talked to Natasha about important safety tips for everything from candy to costumes this Halloween.
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Do you out-BOO your neighbors every Halloween?
If your house is decked out with demons, tombstones, jack-o-lanterns and other ghostly decorations, ABC7 wants to share your wicked ways with all Halloween enthusiasts.
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'Halloween" re-release Thursday for retro horror movie
Today’s walk through the pop-culture pumpkin patch finds a re-release of “Halloween,” Justin Timberlake wedding fallout, Lance Armstrong, Donald Trump, many other things, and the mystery music video.
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Inexpensive Halloween crafts
Gina Tepper, the founder of GiftDecorating.com, stopped by to show us inexpensive and fun crafts for kids to make for Halloween.
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Top pumpkin patches to check out this weekend
Grab a sweater and some hot apple cider because it's time to hit those pumpkin patches! If you're on the hunt for the perfect would-be jack-o-lantern, ABC7 has you covered.
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Keeping your pets safe on Halloween
Dr. Katy Nelson joined Natasha and Melanie to talk about keeping yuor pets safe on Halloween.
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White House cancels annual Halloween celebration
After three straight years of passing out goodies to area students and military children in the White House driveway, President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, broke their Halloween tradition this year because of superstorm Sandy that walloped the East Coast.
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The spookiest spirits of networking
Jennifer Nycz Conner of the Washington Business Journal sat down with Natasha to talk about some of the spookiest spirits she has come across during her travels of networking.
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7 On Your Side: Halloween costumes' hidden dangers
Before you dress your children up for Halloween, you should be aware of some potential hidden dangers. Following a mass seizure of Halloween costumes in Seattle for lead contamination, ABC7 bought 30 costumes at local stores and had them tested.
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Halloween-inspired bouquets
Sarah von Pollaro of Flower Empowered joined Melanie to show us how to make creative and inexpensive holiday bouquets for your home.
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Vienna parade mixes poltergeists and politics
Vienna holds its 66th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade Wednesday night. Besides the ghosts and goblins, the parade attracts numerous candidates for office in big election years.
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The latest political gossip with Judy Kurtz
The Hill's Judy Kurtz came by to talk about the latest gossip in Washington.
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The ladies of Georgetown Cupcake
Sophie and Katherine, the sisters behind Georgetown Cupcake came on the show to talk to Melanie and Natasha about their new book, "Sweet Celebrations".
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Healthy Halloween treats
Halloween is a fun and scary time of year for kids, but it shouldn't be for parents who are keeping their little goblins' eating habits on the right track!
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Six Flags America's Fright Fest opens Friday
Six Flags America is gearing up for one of their most terrifying Halloween events, Fright Fest. It opens Friday in Upper Marlboro, and promises more than 20 haunted attractions. ABC7’s Adam Caskey gives a sneak peak of the fright-filled fun.
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