Harry Potter cover art fetches a record price at auction in New York

The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.

• Jun 27, 2024

Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82

Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.

• Sep 28, 2023

Pennsylvania Librarian Creates Virtual Harry Potter-Themed Escape Room

Calling all wizards!

• Apr 3, 2020

Calling All Witches & Wizards! Hard Rock Café Pittsburgh To Host Wizardfest

There's another chance for Harry Potter fans in the Pittsburgh-area to get together.

• Oct 16, 2019

Grove City Outlets Getting A Little More Magical

The world of witches and wizards, fantastic beasts and all things magic is coming to the Grove City Outlets.

• Aug 26, 2019

Bellevue Transforms Into WizardVue For Harry Potter-Themed Festival

Bellevue is about to get a lot more magical with a Harry Potter-themed festival.

• Jun 22, 2019

Harry Potter Festival Coming To Carnegie Museum Of Natural History

Pack your trunk and grab your wand because Hogwarts is coming to Pittsburgh.

• Jun 16, 2019

J.K. Rowling To Add 4 New E-Books To The Wizarding World

Harry Potter fans can soon go four books deeper into the world of wizarding.

• May 30, 2019

Accio Film Festival! Row House Cinema Hosting Final 'Harry Potter' Film Festival

There is both good news and bad news for Pittsburghers who love the Potterverse.

• Feb 11, 2019

Harry Potter Movies Return To Theaters For Anniversary Marathon

Harry Potter fans can take a trip back to the wizarding world to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first book's U.S. release.

• Aug 4, 2018

Furry Tails: 'Pawgwarts' Will Always Be There To Find You A Home

A Florida animal shelter has started using magic to find their adoptable dogs good homes.

• Oct 15, 2017

2 New Harry Potter Books Set To Be Published In October

Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series.

• Jul 19, 2017

'Harry Potter' Star Comes To Aid Of Mugging Victim In London

Actor Daniel Radcliffe has come to the aid of a man who was mugged by moped-riding attackers in London.

• Jul 18, 2017

JK Rowling Marks 20 Years Since 'Harry Potter' Hit Bookshelves

Author J.K. Rowling's first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in Britain on June 26, 1997.

• Jun 26, 2017

Butterbeer Ice Cream Hitting Shelves For Harry Potter Fans

A Pennsylvania ice cream maker is courting Harry Potter fans with a new flavor based on Hogwarts' favorite drink, "butterbeer."

• Mar 22, 2017

'Harry Potter' Fans Flocking To Lawrenceville Beer Shop To Try Butterbeer

More and more craft beers are being produced in the Pittsburgh area, but something called Butterbeer is the star attraction in Lawrenceville.

• Feb 22, 2017

All 8 Harry Potter Films Returning To Theaters

The entire Harry Potter series is set to return to the big screen later this month.

• Oct 3, 2016

Summer Rewind

A look back at the great movies, music and books that came out this Summer and a preview of what we can look forward to this Fall

• Aug 2, 2011

Fans Flock To Theaters For Final 'Harry Potter'

Fans lined up for the final movie installment in the "Harry Potter" series Thursday night.

• Jul 14, 2011