Best Halloween Costumes For Fall 2016
Looking for the perfect costume this year? Impress all your friends and be the hit of your costume party with these trendy looks!
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Looking for the perfect costume this year? Impress all your friends and be the hit of your costume party with these trendy looks!
With Halloween just a few weeks away, it looks like the holiday has gone political.
The gag is a lifelike face that can be attached to the outside of a window looking in, to resemble a Peeping Tom in a hoodie.
Superhero costumes are the number one choice for children this Halloween and are in the top 10 costumes for pets.
Surveillance pictures from Halloween show the suspect, along with a woman, dressed as characters from Disney's 'The Incredibles.'
Rich discussed Hillary Clinton laughing at Carly Fiorina strangle comment, Republican pre-debate analysis and Jeb Bush admits to wanting to kill baby Hitler. He also discussed Donald Trump's thoughts on Hillary Clinton running for President, Herman Cain defends Ben Carson against the media, South Park's safe space and Starbucks receives criticism over red cups. Rich spoke with Joe Cohn of Fire regarding free speech on college campuses.
District Attorney Tom Hogan says the reports were "unfounded."
Most candy freezes well, so you can throw a bagful in the freezer for later… much later.
Authorities say the alleged tampered with candy was a Snickers Almond bar.
Chris recounted his trip to the deciding game of the World Series, the RNC's complaints about the CNBC debate, and the possibility of Temple University building an on-campus football stadium. He talked with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about the Republican debates at 7:00 and Beasley Reece to review Temple's loss to Notre Dame at 8:00.
Read on for some of the top Halloween attractions near Philly.
A toddler dressed like the pope and pushed along in a popemobile got the top prize at President Barack Obama's White House Halloween
Halloween is filled with frightful sights and plenty of ghosts and goblins. Experts say there's a science behind fear. Fear is something that most of us experience at some point.
Years ago, Mischief Night in Camden was full of violence and property destruction. Officials are hoping to keep all that in the past and they're focused tonight on Camden's kids.
Beyond the scary decorations, this Halloween there are real-life crime concerns for one South Philadelphia neighborhood. On streets east of Broad, west of 7th and between Washington and Shunk, 8 robberies in just over a week.
Filling in for Rich, Casey discussed President Obama putting boots on the ground in Syria, employees getting paid for answering e-mails and electric car charging stations in the works. Casey also discussed food allergies this Halloween, Jared Fogul's luring methods and President Obama singing Thriller.
To accommodate the tardy, most costume stores have stretched their hours to 8 or 9 pm this week.
Friday will start off with brilliant sunshine, before a few afternoon clouds make their way in.
Halloween can be seriously dangerous for the millions of children who have allergies. Many of them can't have Halloween candy. The Teal Pumpkin Project is making sure they don't get left out of the fun.
Before you head out with your children on Halloween, make sure you know your township's curfew and trick-or-treating hours!
Wednesday's storm system will be long gone and dry and cooler weather will return for Halloween.
We're just a few days away from Halloween, which means we're just a few days away from Mischief Night. And that means some teens are looking to purchase eggs, but one local supermarket chain is preventing the sales of these to minors and hopefully preventing that from happening.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's pro burqa comment, Super Girl's thoughts on Jeb Bush's infatuation, construction inspection guidelines and Matt Klentak named General Manager of the Phillies. He also spoke about Hillary Clinton's take on immigration, Bernie Sanders on The View and Rutgers University - Camden cutting cost for students. National Review contributor Jim Geraghty discussed his book, Heavy Lifting at 8:20am.
Google has a service called "Frightgeist" that allows you to see the most popular costumes in the area.
A South Jersey teenager is doing her part to help families in need by handing out Halloween costumes.
One of Benjamin Franklin's innovations is helping scientists today understand climate change.
An umbrella might be needed in the Philadelphia region Wednesday, but only for a brief time midday as the warm front lifts north.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
Learn more about Alex Scott, her lemonade stands, and the years-long efforts to help children and their families fight cancer.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
One of Benjamin Franklin's innovations is helping scientists today understand climate change.
An umbrella might be needed in the Philadelphia region Wednesday, but only for a brief time midday as the warm front lifts north.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
John Ohler Jr. allegedly secretly recorded videos of people in public places and created AI-generated sexual videos of many people, including minors.
One of the Philadelphia police officers who was shot in Wynnefield over the weekend was released from the hospital.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
A teenager riding an electronic bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
A child and a teen were shot Sunday evening in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A teenage driver is in critical condition and another person was killed in a crash in Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood.
Despite living and walking the streets of Philadelphia 250 years ago, research conducted by America's Founding Fathers continues to play a pivotal role in helping scientists understand how the Earth's climate is changing.
Wednesday is quiet but getting more humid, and then we could see some showers or storms Thursday or Friday in the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The Associated Press reports details have been leaked of a possible deal between Iran and the U.S. to end the war. Under the terms, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and be allowed to sell oil freely. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Police are searching for a shooter after a 15-year-old was shot in the back in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood.