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Halloween

  • Stock image of people holding megaphones and posters at a rally.
    Community

    East Vincent Says No to Pennhurst Data Center, But the Fight May Not Be Over

    May 27, 2026

    East Vincent Township supervisors dealt a decisive blow last week to a controversial plan that would’ve transformed a historic piece of Pennsylvania ground into one…

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    Attractions & Leisure

    Chester County Home to One of 10 Best Halloween Towns in Pennsylvania

    October 31, 2025

    Happy October! Pennsylvania has plenty of spooky and haunted towns to check out this Halloween, and one of them is in Chester County, writes Eric…

  • Two adults and several young children in Halloween costumes holding Jack-O-Lantern buckets in front of a decorated door.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Four Family-Friendly Halloween Events to Add to Your Calendar

    October 21, 2025

    Family-friendly events throughout Chester County are bringing fun for all ages this Halloween season, write Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for Main Line Today.…

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    Tourism

    Plan A Trip to Phoenixville for the Perfect Weekend Getaway

    October 9, 2025

    Chester County residents can enjoy a fun-filled weekend getaway close to home with a trip to downtown Phoenixville, writes Emily Hart for County Lines Magazine.…

  • Crowds enjoying an evening outdoor market at Eagleview Town Center with vendor tents, string lights, and community members shopping and socializing.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Eagleview Town Center Unveils Spectacular Fall 2025 Event Season

    October 3, 2025

    Eagleview Town Center is proud to present its highly anticipated fall 2025 event calendar with an impressive schedule of community celebrations from October through December. This…

  • A Halloween-themed wine glass at Chaddsford Winery's Adult Trick or Treat.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Four October Events Bringing Autumnal Fun to Chester County

    October 1, 2025

    From fashion shows to haunted walking tours, October events bring no shortage of fall fun to Chester County, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today.…

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in autumn overlooking Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
    Parks and recreation

    Enjoying Fall in the Philly Area

    September 2, 2025

    Autumn is the best time of the year.  That’s, um, not an opinion.  Think about it. It’s cool enough to be outside without insects or…

  • The main lobby of Freedom Village at Brandywine.
    Chester County

    Freedom Village Honors Resident Blanche McKee on Her 100th

    November 7, 2024

    Freedom Village at Brandywine celebrated an incredible milestone for one of its longest-standing residents, Blanche McKee, who turned 100 years old on Halloween. As she…

  • Joe Veneziale haunted house
    Attractions & Leisure

    Coatesville Teens Displays Homemade Haunted Attraction for Charity

    November 2, 2024

    In the spirit of Halloween, a Chester County teen created a homemade haunted house for a worthy cause, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. …

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    Environment & Outdoors

    All Hallows’ Eve Is a Time to Remember Spirits of Extinct Pennsylvania Species

    November 2, 2024

    While Halloween–or All Hallows’ Eve–has mostly become a secular holiday, it is still a good time to honor the spirits of extinct Pennsylvania species such…

  • Peanut Chews
    Restaurants

    This Northeast Philly-Born Candy is Perfect for Your Halloween Cravings

    October 31, 2024

    Everyone has their favorite Halloween candies, and Pennsylvania area is no stranger in producing candy that is now among the most popular in the nation,…

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    Law Enforcement

    Chester County Coroner Hoping to Solve 1987 Halloween Cold Case with DNA Technology

    October 31, 2024

    Chester County Coroner Sophia Garcia-Jackson is hoping to solve a cold case mystery, dating back to Halloween of 1987, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX 29…

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    Events & Fundraisers

    West Chester Halloween Parade is Tradition for Local Families 

    October 26, 2024

    The annual West Chester Halloween Parade was a community success, writes Shawnette Wilson for FOX29 Philadelphia. The parade goes straight through the middle of downtown…

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    Events & Fundraisers

    People’s Light Kicks Off Flight Night Series with ‘Something Wicked’ on Mischief Night

    October 26, 2024

    People’s Light will soon launch its much-anticipated Flight Night series with “Something Wicked” on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. This inaugural event of the 50th Anniversary…

  • new hope railroad
    Tourism

    New Hope Railroad’s New Halloween Attraction Filled with Spooky Fun

    October 26, 2024

    No Hope After Dark, New Hope Railroad’s latest Halloween attraction, is a thrilling roundtrip train ride from New Hope to Lahaska stations, and filled with…

  • frightmaps house
    Attractions & Leisure

    West Chester Native Transforms His House into a Haunted Attraction for Halloween

    October 24, 2024

    Mike Kane is a 40-year-old software engineer, father, and Halloween enthusiast living in West Chester, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  In 2022, Kane…

  • Olszanowski Farm pumpkins
    Outdoors

    Two Local Pumpkin Patches to Visit this Fall to Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin 

    October 23, 2024

    The entirety of Pennsylvania is known for its pumpkins, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Just last year, the state had 5,800 acres of pumpkin,…

  • colonial gardens' pumpkins
    Events & Fundraisers

    Halloween Events in Chester County That Are Perfect for the Whole Family

    October 22, 2024

    With Halloween fast approaching, there are a number of family-friendly holiday activities for the whole family to enjoy, writes Gina Lizzo and Ben Silver for…

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