Top 2013 Halloween Parties In Philadelphia
Check out these events to showcase your costume for Halloween this year in Philly.
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Check out these events to showcase your costume for Halloween this year in Philly.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at Halloween by the numbers.
The fall season brings us the three-month stretch of holiday celebrations and to kick it all is the spookiest of them all – Halloween. Here are the five must-haves for your haunted house.
You can't celebrate Halloween without carving a pumpkin! Whether you decide to use stencils or carve your pumpkin free hand-- make yours the star of the neighborhood by following these must-do tips.
You're never too old for a good fright. From a group of evil paranormals to an uprising of serial killer clones to a chilling love affair, these new releases from our sister company Simon & Schuster have you covered with these creepy reads this Halloween!
Halloween is a night of mischief and laughs, tricks and treats, and disguises galore. Our sister company Simon & Schuster recommends reading these not-so-scary picture books with your kids in the coming weeks to give them a little fright and get them excited for the holiday.
Witch's and ghouls and spiders - oh my! It's time for Halloween! Here are five DIY decoration projects for your outdoor space.
Halloween is right around the corner! Have you thought of your costume yet? We list the top costumes of 2013 that are sure to be hit.
There's some important information you should know before your kids go out trick or treating.
A local Halloween attraction making national headlines is being forced to alter plans.
It's called the "Naked and Scared Challenge," and it involves you, the skin you were born in, a bunch of strangers and an array of creepy characters looking to scare the -- well, you know -- out of you.
Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitientary opened the 2013 season Friday night with more screams than ever before.
Fall is here, and it's time to start the search for your very own Great Pumpkin.
"It's seems a little bit strange, but people really like this building," says Brett Bertolino, director of operations at Eastern State Penitentiary.
Eastern State Penitentiary is getting ready for its biggest fundraiser of the year, "Terror Behind the Walls."
Themed pub crawls in Philadelphia have become a popular way to enjoy drinks, food, companionship and explore a favorite interest.
"I thought about the children that didn't have their costumes anymore, whether they got destroyed or lost in the hurricane," says ten-year-old Stephanie Masapollo.
In light of Hurricane Sandy, townships and boroughs throughout the Delaware Valley have made the decision to reschedule Halloween trick-or-treating festivities.
Warren H. Pennick, a 54-year-old from Lansdale, was arrested after walking into the Lansdale Police Station on Oct. 31 and confessing to the crime.
Unsafe conditions in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy have caused many, but not all, area municipalities to postpone trick-or-treating.
In light of Hurricane Sandy, many areas have already announced that they are canceling or postponing the holiday.
Sandy will be called a post tropical cyclone when it makes landfall, even though it will be coming in at category 1 hurricane strength.
While there are many haunted locations and cemeteries reputed to be home to restless spirits, not all welcome visitors who are seeking the supernatural and the paranormal. Those that do offer legends and chilling tales of their residents, and they're waiting for you to explore them this Halloween season.
Bellmawr, in Camden County, has moved Halloween trick-or-treating to Thursday, Nov. 1st.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Heavy travel is expected this holiday season, with the Pennsylvania Turnpike estimating more than 7 million vehicles to hit the road.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Friday in the Philadelphia region as heavy rain and thunderstorms will create a messy morning commute.
On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order to stop classifying marijuana as a Schedule I drug.
A first-of-its-kind transitional housing space for vulnerable neighbors is coming to Montgomery County next year.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Friday in the Philadelphia region as heavy rain and thunderstorms will create a messy morning commute.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
After over 20 years at CBS Philadelphia, award-winning anchor Jim Donovan's final broadcast will be Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
Heavy travel is expected this holiday season, with the Pennsylvania Turnpike estimating more than 7 million vehicles to hit the road.
On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order to stop classifying marijuana as a Schedule I drug.
A first-of-its-kind transitional housing space for vulnerable neighbors is coming to Montgomery County next year.
A mother who was critically injured in a fire in Chester, Pennsylvania, died about a month later.
Three people were charged in connection with an illegal car meetup in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
Elizabeth Stein is an Epstein survivor pushing for transparency and justice as the DOJ deadline to release records approaches.
A Dollar Tree employee was stabbed after trying to break up an argument between two women in Philadelphia, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Three kids were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is accused of beating his daughter with a broom and knocking her unconscious last year.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
Tage Thompson and Noah Ostlund scored 2:36 apart in the closing minutes of the second period, and the Sabres won their fourth in a row with a 5-3 victory over the Flyers.
Right tackle Lane Johnson and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were both ruled out for Week 16's game vs. the Washington Commanders.
Delaware wrapped up its first season in the FBS with a 20-13 win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the 68 Ventures Bowl.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager, a source told the Associated Press.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
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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.
Trenton Water Works is asking customers to voluntarily conserve water after cold weather put a strain on its system. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines in this Digital Brief with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
The Philadelphia area is seeing rainfall on Friday that could cause trouble on your commute; plus, there's a wind advisory in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest on this NEXT Weather Alert.
For years, Jim Donovan has ended morning broadcasts with his signature "buh-bye!" Here, he shares some parting words on his last day at CBS Philadelphia before a toast to his next chapter.
The frantic search for the suspect in the shootings at Brown University and MIT ended at a storage facility in New Hampshire. Early on Friday morning, the Trump administration announced a pause in the diversity immigrant visa program, which the suspect - Claudio Manuel Neves Valente - used to remain in the United States. Josh Sanders has the latest from our Pulse Desk.
After a study recommended increasing safety staffing, Temple University announced plans to hire more than three dozen new police officers over the next five years.