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.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Melissa Shusterman says her legislation cracking down on ghost guns is "common-sense."
Here's an exclusive look inside a massive new warehouse in Berks County where many of those holiday returns end up.
Shoppers at the Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton are battling the crowds and making holiday returns after Christmas.
The Berks County couple welcomed their daughter 13 days ago. Not only was she born on Dec. 13, but she was born at 13:13 in Room 13.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Melissa Shusterman says her legislation cracking down on ghost guns is "common-sense."
Here's an exclusive look inside a massive new warehouse in Berks County where many of those holiday returns end up.
Shoppers at the Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton are battling the crowds and making holiday returns after Christmas.
The Berks County couple welcomed their daughter 13 days ago. Not only was she born on Dec. 13, but she was born at 13:13 in Room 13.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Melissa Shusterman says her legislation cracking down on ghost guns is "common-sense."
Philadelphia police say a male pedestrian was hit by a driver who fled the scene near 3rd Street and Snyder Avenue on Wednesday night.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.
Philadelphia officials say residents can return their normal routines after a fire in the city's Frankford section prompted concerns.
Shoppers at the Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton are battling the crowds and making holiday returns after Christmas.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and some in New Jersey believe it could be them.
Families stopped at Giambri's Quality Sweets in Clementon for holiday treats on Christmas Eve.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
Police looking for a missing New Castle County, Delaware woman found her remains in a man's car in Maryland.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had few updates on quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett in a news conference Thursday.
The Sixers defeated the Celtics, 118-114, on Christmas Day in Boston.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Mountain MacGillivray has endured some tough times, but he relies on his community and counts his blessings.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Ukee Washington 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.
Pennsylvania Rep. Melissa Shusterman wants the state to crack down on ghost guns in 2025.
The end of the holiday shopping season means the start of the return rush. Thanks to the influx of online shopping, a staggering $890 billion in merchandise will be sent back this year alone. Josh Sidorowicz received an exclusive look inside a massive, new warehouse in Berks County where many of those returns end up.
Christmas may be over but the holiday shopping season and all that comes with it…is not. Shoppers are battling the crowds and making those returns. Chopper 3 above the King of Prussia Mall on Thursday where the parking lots were packed! Dan Snyder reports in Marlton, New Jersey where crowds also continue to pile in.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks with the media on Dec. 26, 2024 ahead of the Dec. 29 game against the Dallas Cowboys, answering questions about quarterback Jalen Hurts' status in concussion protocol, backup Kenny Pickett and new signing, quarterback Ian Book.
Some shoppers at the Cherry Hill, New Jersey Wawa on Thursday morning knew exactly what they would do if they won the massive Mega Millions jackpot. Wakisha Bailey reports.