Best Halloween Costumes For Fall 2016
Looking for the perfect costume this year? Impress all your friends and be the hit of your costume party with these trendy looks!
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Looking for the perfect costume this year? Impress all your friends and be the hit of your costume party with these trendy looks!
With Halloween just a few weeks away, it looks like the holiday has gone political.
The gag is a lifelike face that can be attached to the outside of a window looking in, to resemble a Peeping Tom in a hoodie.
Superhero costumes are the number one choice for children this Halloween and are in the top 10 costumes for pets.
Surveillance pictures from Halloween show the suspect, along with a woman, dressed as characters from Disney's 'The Incredibles.'
Rich discussed Hillary Clinton laughing at Carly Fiorina strangle comment, Republican pre-debate analysis and Jeb Bush admits to wanting to kill baby Hitler. He also discussed Donald Trump's thoughts on Hillary Clinton running for President, Herman Cain defends Ben Carson against the media, South Park's safe space and Starbucks receives criticism over red cups. Rich spoke with Joe Cohn of Fire regarding free speech on college campuses.
District Attorney Tom Hogan says the reports were "unfounded."
Most candy freezes well, so you can throw a bagful in the freezer for later… much later.
Authorities say the alleged tampered with candy was a Snickers Almond bar.
Chris recounted his trip to the deciding game of the World Series, the RNC's complaints about the CNBC debate, and the possibility of Temple University building an on-campus football stadium. He talked with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about the Republican debates at 7:00 and Beasley Reece to review Temple's loss to Notre Dame at 8:00.
Read on for some of the top Halloween attractions near Philly.
A toddler dressed like the pope and pushed along in a popemobile got the top prize at President Barack Obama's White House Halloween
Halloween is filled with frightful sights and plenty of ghosts and goblins. Experts say there's a science behind fear. Fear is something that most of us experience at some point.
Years ago, Mischief Night in Camden was full of violence and property destruction. Officials are hoping to keep all that in the past and they're focused tonight on Camden's kids.
Beyond the scary decorations, this Halloween there are real-life crime concerns for one South Philadelphia neighborhood. On streets east of Broad, west of 7th and between Washington and Shunk, 8 robberies in just over a week.
Filling in for Rich, Casey discussed President Obama putting boots on the ground in Syria, employees getting paid for answering e-mails and electric car charging stations in the works. Casey also discussed food allergies this Halloween, Jared Fogul's luring methods and President Obama singing Thriller.
To accommodate the tardy, most costume stores have stretched their hours to 8 or 9 pm this week.
Friday will start off with brilliant sunshine, before a few afternoon clouds make their way in.
Halloween can be seriously dangerous for the millions of children who have allergies. Many of them can't have Halloween candy. The Teal Pumpkin Project is making sure they don't get left out of the fun.
Before you head out with your children on Halloween, make sure you know your township's curfew and trick-or-treating hours!
Wednesday's storm system will be long gone and dry and cooler weather will return for Halloween.
We're just a few days away from Halloween, which means we're just a few days away from Mischief Night. And that means some teens are looking to purchase eggs, but one local supermarket chain is preventing the sales of these to minors and hopefully preventing that from happening.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's pro burqa comment, Super Girl's thoughts on Jeb Bush's infatuation, construction inspection guidelines and Matt Klentak named General Manager of the Phillies. He also spoke about Hillary Clinton's take on immigration, Bernie Sanders on The View and Rutgers University - Camden cutting cost for students. National Review contributor Jim Geraghty discussed his book, Heavy Lifting at 8:20am.
Google has a service called "Frightgeist" that allows you to see the most popular costumes in the area.
A South Jersey teenager is doing her part to help families in need by handing out Halloween costumes.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
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.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
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.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
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.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
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.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
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.
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.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Senator John Fetterman expressed his concern over two Pennsylvania warehouses purchased by the federal government that could become detention centers.
Despite whipping winds and a bitter cold spell, many tried to enjoy their Saturday in Old City. Dan Snyder has the forecast.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
The coldest air we have experienced in several years arrived in the Philadelphia area. Grant GIlmore has the forecast.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.