and it's so nice to report that last week, for the very first time in physical therapy, erika branock walked by herself. the very first time. guys, incredible. >> jess, thank you. she is courageous. ask she keeps moving forward as she said. thank you. >>> last year's running festival poured almost $39 million into the economy and raised almost $2 million for local charities. >> she's amazing. >>> still ahead on wjz eyewitness news at 5:00. >>> i'm alex demetrick. coming up, a rabies alert. the latest incident as eyewitness news continues. >>> anne arundel county police say they won't do what you can't do. i'm pat warren, coming up on eyewitness news, putting down the cell phone. >>> lots of rain in the area, and there's plenty more coming. don't miss the updated forecast with bob. ,,,,,,,,,, so, um, do you want to come up for a coffee? yeah. 'kay... uh... good. so... so, uh... you make yourself at home and i'll be... yeah. right back. sure. (gasp) oh, i th... i thought we were... (deep inhale) (coffee grinder whirring) ooh... with authentic, expertly crafted roasts and legendary brews