Best Halloween Costumes of 2013
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.
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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.
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Call it terror in training. For weeks, creepy characters have been perfecting the art of horror.
A Penn State University sorority is facing possible punishment after a racially insensitive photo of the sorority was posted on social media.
If your weekend plans include a trip on the Parkway East, you may want to reconsider or at least allow for lots of extra time.
What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? A lot of Pittsburgh-area children found out Wednesday night. With Sandy looming earlier in the week, dozens of local municipalities postponed their trick-or-treating hours until this weekend.
Castle Blood beckons the wayward to the eastern flats of Monessen.
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Superstorm Sandy has already put a damper on a longtime tradition. Most local communities have had to postpone trick-or-treating until Saturday night.
In light of the bad weather expected with Hurricane Sandy early this week, many municipalities are changing their Trick-or-Treat days from Oct. 31.
If you've been planning your Halloween costume since January, there's no doubt you've also been in search of an awesome Halloween party where you can show it off, enjoy some Halloween treats and maybe even spook your friends. Pittsburgh has no shortage of ghoulish Halloween parties thanks to its variety of bars, nightclubs and unique locations that appeal to trick-or-treaters of all ages. Grab your mask, your trick-or-treat bag and get ready to celebrate Halloween at these fun Pittsburgh parties.
Check out these tips for a fun and memorable Halloween party.
A low budget cult classic filmed in 1968 has earned Pittsburgh the title "Zombie Capital of the World."
For those with a creative streak, Halloween is the perfect day of the year to show off your individual style and express your personality with a unique Halloween costume. With countless costume options ranging from adorable baby garb to horrific zombies, you'd think the chances of finding a spooktacular and unusual Halloween costume would cost you an entire bag of trick-or-treating candy. Think again, and save on this year's costume with these great costumes and stores.
In a city as old as Pittsburgh, there are some interesting and authentic ghost stories to be had. Humans dressed up like monsters and madmen in scarehouses have nothing on some of the spooky places around here. This Halloween, treat yourself to some good old-fashioned home-spun ghost stories.
It turns out, Monongahela has no shortage of ghost stories-- particularly in some of the historic homes.
The spooky season is upon us! And to celebrate, Goodwill is having a Halloween costume contest.
Time's running out to figure out a Halloween costume and some of that stuff can be expensive.
Jack-o-lanterns, scarecrows, bats and witches: It's that time of year again. Soon the kids will be dressing up as their favorite Fresh Beat or Disney character to hit the streets for oodles of goodies. If you're not comfortable letting your young'uns run around in the dark, don't fret. Below you'll find the five best alternatives in the city if you're looking for something a bit more whole-family friendly, or if you want to add a few more fun activities to your Halloween repertoire this year.
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Take a trip to Transylvania and visit the legendary Castle Bran, or as you may know it, Dracula's Castle.
This Halloween, take a healthier approach by offering something tasty with a nutritional benefit.
A major concern for parents each Halloween is safety, especially when children are trick-or-treating after dark.
A tractor-trailer crossed the median on I-79 and crashed into a van, causing the closure.
Friday kicks off the weekend with some warmer temperatures, but they will not last long.
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A U-Haul truck made its way onto the tracks at Station Square early Friday morning.
The crash happened just before 1:30 a.m. on Friday.
A tractor-trailer crossed the median on I-79 and crashed into a van, causing the closure.
Friday kicks off the weekend with some warmer temperatures, but they will not last long.
A nighttime crash during the week of Christmas is now causing major traffic backups every afternoon on Interstate 79.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
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David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
Daisy Jade gets a lesson from The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Cranberry Township!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
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Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
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Overnight, a minivan crashed straight into the UPMC Shadyside medical building, smashing through the front doors and traveling inside the building. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
Overnight, a minivan crashed straight into the UPMC Shadyside medical building, smashing through the front doors and traveling inside the building. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
The northbound lanes of Interstate 79 near the Warrendale exit are closed after a tractor trailer crash.
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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
