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Alexandria, VA
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'Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience' Hosts Magical 'Halloweekend' Event In Leesburg
“Harry Potter- A Forbidden Forest Experience”, a nighttime woodland trail experience filled with magical elements and creatures from the books and films surrounding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open in Leesburg over Halloween weekend. The experience will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29th in Morven Park at 41580 Sunday Morning Lane. Guests of all ages are welcome, and should expect a 60-90 minute experience. Tickets range from $25-$75 depending on age and session date/time. “Explore after dark the sounds, lights, and special effects that bring the magic of the Wizarding World …
Dorchester, MA
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This Is The Most Popular Candy In Massachusetts, Study Shows
The proof is in the pudding – or candy sales rather – as Halloween participation has reached pre-pandemic levels with record-high spending, according to the National Retail Federal (NRF). The NFR estimates Halloween candy sales will reach $3.1 billion in 2022. As the Commonwealth starts preparing for this sugar influx, you may wonder which candy takes the cake as the most popular in Massachusetts. A map of the most popular Halloween candy by stateCandystore.com Well, it comes as no surprise that the sweetest selection mirrors the reputation most Bay Staters get: sour and sweet. A who…
Mahopac, NY
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Halloween DWIs: Police In Putnam County Warn Against Drunk Driving
Police in Putnam County are warning people not to drive drunk as Halloween fast approaches. To help spread the word, police agencies will participate in efforts to bring awareness to the danger of driving while impaired, said Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville. The Carmel and Kent Police Departments are also participating, McConville said. These efforts will be part of the statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign, which will start on Saturday, Oct. 29, and continue until Monday, Oct. 31. Police agencies will participate in the campaign along wi…
Newark, NJ
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Grounds Worker From Essex County Spends All Year Planning Massive Halloween Display
James Joanow was just two years old when he and his dad began decorating his grandparents' lawn for Halloween. Back then there were only a few items. Joanow slowly grew his collection of Halloween decorations, and now — 16 years later — completely transforms the Bloomfield home with ghouls and goblins galore. "I plan for this all year," said Joanow, 18, who works for the West Essex Regional Schools Buildings and Grounds Department. "I write my ideas down, and buy decorations for different scenes I want to do." Joanow grew up visiting dentist Wayne Gangi's Grove Street Hallo…
Dorchester, MA
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Worcester Couple Lends A Hand — And An Arm — To Cambridge Restaurant In Search Of Bones
A Worcester couple came through this week to help a Harvard Square tiki bar rebuild its massive skeleton after someone stole a piece of the Halloween decoration outside the restaurant last week. Wusong Road thanked the couple on Instagram after the duo dropped off a spare arm they had lying around that fit the restaurant's skeleton. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wusong Road (@wusongroad) Maria Bennes and her husband purchased the same 12-feet-tall skeleton as the one at Wusong Road two years ago, NBC Boston reported, but a w…
Lancaster, PA
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PA Native Stars Alongside Renée Zellweger In New NBC Show
A central Pennsylvania native is making his prime time debut as Renée Zellweger's son in a new NBC show. "The Thing About Pam" Is a true-crime drama telling the story of Betsy Faria's death allegedly at the hands of Pam Hupp. Drew Scheid, 24, plays Travis Hupp, the second child of Pam Hupp from her second marriage. Scheid has strong Pennsylvania roots in media, his father previously worked at WGAL News 8, according to the outlet. His grandfather was also a "Philadelphia radio and television personality Bill "Wee Willie" Webber,' as stated on his IMDb profile trivia. The Lancaster native…
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Child Celebrating Halloween Hit By Car Near Diner In Hudson Valley
An area child who was out celebrating Halloween was struck and injured by a hit-and-run driver. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, when the 4-year-old child was crossing a busy roadway near the Plaza Diner in the Town of Greenport with his mother. According to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, as two crossed Fairview Avenue, the child was struck by a northbound vehicle. The vehicle did not stop and continued northbound, police said. The vehicle is described as a dark-colored SUV. The Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's …
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
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These NJ, PA Families Totally Nailed Halloween 2021 (
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We asked for one thing: Creativity. You certainly delivered. Here are some of the most creative 2021 Halloween costumes submitted to Daily Voice from families in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Want to submit yours? Email
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Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
Weather
Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada
A change in the weather pattern will bring in the coldest air of the season. And as the air interacts with multiple storm systems, snow could develop as the calendar flips to November, according to AccuWeather.com forecasters. "Could we be talking about snow across parts of the Midwest and Northeast?” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. “Maybe.” That comment, made on Thursday, Oct. 28, is consistent with an earlier forecast by AccuWeather's Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok who said more than a month ago that there could be “a couple of rounds of cold weath…
Stamford, CT
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American Airlines Passengers Fume Over 1,500 Canceled Halloween Weekend Flights
American Airlines passengers fumed after nearly 1,500 flights were canceled over Halloween weekend. Airline officials cited high winds and staffing conditions at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, according to a staff note sent Saturday by COO David Seymour obtained by CNBC. Related story: Flight From NY Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant Wow @AmericanAir, stranded overnight in ORD last min cancel but issue known well known in advance. 3.5hr 📞 now will be here for days!! Can’t even go back to NYC. Challenge accepted United/Delta! After 30yr …
White Plains, NY
Weather
Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada
A change in the weather pattern will bring in the coldest air of the season, and as the air interacts with multiple storm systems, snow could develop as the calendar flips to November, according to AccuWeather.com forecasters. "Could we be talking about snow across parts of the Midwest and Northeast?” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. “Maybe.” That comment, made on Thursday, Oct. 28, is consistent with an earlier forecast by AccuWeather's Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok who said more than a month ago that there could be “a couple of rounds of cold …
Hackensack, NJ
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No One Is Giving Your Kids Pot Edibles For Halloween -- Even If They Ask For It
Halloween 2021 is bringing the usual warnings from authorities to be on the lookout for nefarious strangers giving kids pot edibles that look like candy -- but how much of it is (a) based in reality and how much is (b) fear mongering? The answers: (a) none of it and (b) all of it. The true danger lies in people believing urban legends, says Snopes.com, a site dedicated to debunking them. “You are more likely to summon Beetlejuice by saying his name three times than you are to find marijuana edibles in your children’s Halloween candy,” NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri told Marijuana …
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