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.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed an amicus brief supporting Philadelphia's lawsuit against the government over the removal of slavery exhibits.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed an amicus brief supporting Philadelphia's lawsuit against the government over the removal of slavery exhibits.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed an amicus brief supporting Philadelphia's lawsuit against the government over the removal of slavery exhibits.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed a joint amicus brief that supports Philadelphia's effort in court to restore slavery exhibits removed from the President's House on Independence Mall last month.
Two chefs participating in this year's James Beard Foundation "Taste America" series showed up to our studio live with some dishes of their own! Janelle Burrell chats with Chef Yun Fuentes, from Bolo in Rittenhouse, and Chef Mebruka Kane of Doro Bet in West Philly.
A rally is planned Tuesday in support of restoring the slavery exhibit removed from the President's House at Independence Mall. Plus, the Philadelphia Art Commission will hear a proposal about moving the Joe Frazier statue, which is currently outside Stateside Live in South Philly, to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
After days of freezing, frigid weather, temperatures could crack 40 degrees Tuesday around Philadelphia. Skies stay mostly cloudy and a cold front overnight could bring a few spotty showers to the region.
The Moore College of Art and Design, which was the country's first arts and design college for women, is considering allowing men into the undergraduate programs. The school was founded in 1848 as the Philadelphia School of Design for Women.