Millions of children and homeowners will soon be engaging an ancient and bizarre ritual. Children, dressed in fantastic costumes, will besiege homes and demand free candy. Residents will typically ...

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Imagine Halloween never had the looming dread of school or work the next day. With Oct. 31 falling on a Friday this year, that's not a problem. But since Halloween often falls on a weekday, the ...

It's spooky season and with Halloween just days away, trick-or-treaters are likely getting antsy about hitting the town for their sweet fill. For decades, dialogue about tampered candy has circulated ...

Halloween night, around 9 o’clock. Perhaps even later. The wind whips, the branches wave. The candy bowl is empty. The doorbell has not rung for 90 minutes. And then… DING DONG! What infernal hell ...

It’s an important weather day here in Michigan. Trick-or-treaters won’t have a ton of unpleasant weather, but here are the quick details. It’s going to be mostly a dry trick-or-treat. The exception ...