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.
These neighborhoods will provide safe and fun trick-or-treating for Pittsburgh families.
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.
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Castle Blood beckons the wayward to the eastern flats of Monessen.
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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.
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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.
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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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West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
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Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
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Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
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West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
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Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
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The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
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The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
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People in Castle Shannon were without water for hours due to a water main break.
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
