Dressing up as a witch, ghost, pumpkin or devil has become boring and unoriginal. So rather than pulling out your old witch hat or "Scream" mask, try dressing up as a celebrity!

Gremlins, ghosts and ghouls galore! It's that time of the year again, where we break out our scary – and sometimes funny – costumes, drink apple cider and curl up on the couch to watch a horror movie with friends. However, instead of going out to trick-or-treat or staying at home this year, consider celebrating Halloween at one of the many haunted attractions in the area. Here at SCO, our experts have created the "SCOream Awards," a list of Halloween scares that deserve recognition and will surely make you scream.

Pink wristbands inscribed with the words "Hope, Faith, Strength and Survivor" are making their way along Blair Boulevard.

A new school year doesn't just call for a new wardrobe, but for a change in Blazers' fashion rules. Luckily, the fashion experts at SilverChic will show you how to be SchoolChic all year long.

This Sunday, September 11, marks the 10 year anniversary of the devastating terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. As Americans look back on that horrific day in American history, we all reflect on how far we have come as a nation, remember those who lost their lives and participate in service activities to give back and show thanks to our soldiers and other servicemen. This guide to 9/11 events within Silver Spring and the greater Metro area offers opportunities for everyone to reflect on the 10-year-old tragedy.