Chestnut Hill Hosts Third Annual Harry Potter Festival
Chestnut Hill is hosting the third annual Harry Potter Festival on Germantown Avenue.
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Chestnut Hill is hosting the third annual Harry Potter Festival on Germantown Avenue.
The always-enchanting Chestnut Hill turns downright magical this October with the return of Harry Potter Weekend.
Kate O'Neill, deputy director of the Chestnut Hill Business Association, says "Harry Potter Weekend" appropriately takes place the weekend closest to Halloween.
If you search the web for celebrities, there are some boldface names you might want think twice about before you click.
It's graduation time! But not all commencement speakers who receive honorary degrees have inspiring messages.
'The Avengers', an assemblage of Marvel Comics superheroes, not only took the weekend box-office crown with a vengeance, but set the record for the biggest debut in movie history.
The weekend's new attractions led the way at the box office, which exceeded expectations for Super Bowl weekend, traditionally slow at multiplexes.
In honoring the grand tradition of British horror, British director James Watkins takes a refreshingly old-fashioned approach to the frightening elements in his period ghost story.
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal criticized what were called "dark themes" in young adult literature and the National Coalition Against Censorship newsletter reported that a huge protest ensued.
Headlining our home video collection this week is a mammoth assortment of works by two of the most popular comedy personalities in movie history.
Chestnut Hill College will be hosting its second annual Quiddich Tournament this weekend, and has other events planned.
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
The Harry Potter phenomenon has, of course, created worldwide interest in the magical world it involves. But every so often, LaSalle University looks at the philosophy the series embodies.
It's the movie version of the second half of the seventh and last book, and the conclusion of the highest-grossing international franchise in movie history.
There's no doubting the impact of the Potter books on students, says J.T. Barbarese who teaches at Rutgers-Camden. In one of his classes, maybe 80% of the students have read them or are familiar enough with them for discussion.
It's not Harry Potter's Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but an area college with a castle-like setting is hosting a prestigious youth magic camp this week.
Over a thousand tickets were given away for the first local advance screening of the final Harry Potter movie. Before the movie started, KYW's Tim Jimenez stood in line, inside and outside, with fans waiting in King of Prussia.
In Collegeville, Montgomery County, dinner is served: and you don't have to leave your movie theater seat to get it.
The blockbuster, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, made it two first-place finishes in a row by taking in an estimated $47-million in its second weekend of release.
In a totally unsurprising development, the latest Harry Potter movie ran away with the box office crown.
Question: Has the final Harry Potter book been halved for the movie screen for commercial reasons or artistic ones? Answer: Yes.
Some were dressed as their favorite wizard or witch. Others came as muggles for the advanced screening at the Imax theater in King of Prussia.
Our video list this week is again taking us down Memory Lane.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
The Eagles will be without DeVonta Smith on Sunday in Los Angeles because of a hamstring injury.
A man is dead after he was shot in the head while attempting to steal a car in Northeast Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
High elevation areas like the Poconos get the most snow, but a few flakes could fly close to Philadelphia.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Make a child's holiday shine a little brighter by donating to CBS Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing Toy Drive. The toy drive benefits The Salvation Army and Mothers In Charge.
Miles Pfeffer, the suspect accused of killing Temple police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald, was stabbed in a Philadelphia prison.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
The Eagles will be without DeVonta Smith on Sunday in Los Angeles because of a hamstring injury.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
DeVonta Smith has dealt with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams is unclear.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
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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.
A new work program launched this week in Atlantic City giving people experiencing homelessness a second chance. Ryan Hughes shows how the program is creating opportunities for those less fortunate.
Bark Social, a dog bar that had become a staple in Manyunk, suddenly closed its doors for good. In a post on social media, the owners said a financing plan fell through and the company is entering bankruptcy. Other locations in Baltimore and the Washington, D.C. area also closed.
The iconic Longwood Gardens officially opens "Longwood Reimagined." Grant Gilmore has the details.
AAA is projecting that nearly 975,000 Philadelphia area residents will travel this holiday season, which is up over 2% from 2023. PHL officials have tips on how you can travel smart ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday rush.
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Friday that Pennsylvania is redirecting or "flexing" $153 million in federal highway money to SEPTA, enough to cover its deficit.