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Would You Want to Live in a Haunted House?

Lisa Loper of the Scott Loper Team talks about the most famous “haunted house” in America

Most people would NOT want to live in a haunted house but one of the most influential people in the world does exactly that – the President of the United States. We thought it would be fun to share some of the stories about the most famous house in America – The White House and some of the ghosts who reportedly live there. For years, it has been rumored that the White House is haunted. Former presidents, residents, staff members, and visiting heads of state have reported sightings, eerie presences, and unexplained thumps, noises, and chills.  A house which holds so much history and powerful figures, the White House would be a likely place to find a few ghosts rattling around.  Here are the most commonly reported “ghostly inhabitants.” …

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Looking for Haunted Halloween Fun in the Norristown Area?

Haunted Selma Mansion, Nightmare at Elmwood and the Haunted House at Elks Lodge in Bridgeport are all only minutes away.

There are plenty of frightfully fun activities all over our region this Halloween, but some of the best attractions are right here in our own backyard. Elmwood Park Zoo's "Nightmare at Elmwood" (sponsored by Einstein Medical Center Montgomery) continues tonight and Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m. Your littlest ghouls and spectres are invited to visit the zoo and enjoy corn and hay bale mazes, candy stations, special crafts and activities and plenty of creepy sights and sounds. There's also a month-long pumpkin decoration contest with prizes for the best entries. Just bring your best carved or painted pumpkin to the zoo with a completed registration form (you can download one in our PDF section) and you’ll be entered to win a $50 zoo …

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Changing Faces

Delia de Cock, owner of Delia's Makeup and Theatrical Supplies in Dresher Arcade in Lansdale, can make anyone into anything. There is no boundary between real and fantastical

At Delia’s Makeup and Theatrical Supplies, you can walk out as a beauty or a beast. Owner Delia de Cock and effects artist Gus Clark do it all — gory fantastical to runway elegant. Or, they can teach you how to be your own Lon Chaney. “We teach you how to use all the materials that anybody needs in order for that particular makeup,” de Cock said. “We do whatever we can to give people the knowledge and know-how of how to use the products.” Classes at Delia’s number in the double digits. They happen right inside the shop at Dresher's Arcade — a haunted house hangout of sorts. Where else can you get blood on tap at $1.50/oz.? Where else is young Jason Voorhees your greeter? (Well, at least his molded head). Delia’s boasts five large drink …

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Gallery: 'Terror' at Eastern State Penitentiary

The production crew behind "Terror" was kind enough to invite Patch for a first look at the new attractions, as well as a peek behind the scenes, where we met the crew responsible for the hideous monstrosities that make men scream for their mommies.

Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary has played host to "Terror Behind the Walls" for more than two decades, but this year the cast and crew is aiming to build on their world-renowned success with the addition of a new attraction called "Detritus" and a special VIP experience titled "ALONE." Detritus expands the now six-part tour into never-before-seen areas of the 200-year-old prison, including the historic prison greenhouse, a newly opened cellblock and an outdoor labyrinth. In the event that the 45-minute journey through the haunted penitentiary isn't terrifying enough, guests can also elect for the VIP experience of navigating their way through the prison - ALONE! The production crew behind "Terror" was kind enough to invite Patch…

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Keith Heffintrayer

11:49 am on Sunday, September 30, 2012

Hi Dot! Just to echo what Katie said below, we did see quite a few visitors who were either on scooters or in wheelchairs. Aside from the second-floor portion of the tour, I don't think you'd miss much.   more ›

Five Things for Friday, October 14

Five things to know about Norristown and life today.

1. Halloween is just around the corner and that means it's haunted house time! Starting tonight, the Elks Lodge at 494 Ford Street in Bridgeport is transformed into a frighteningly affordable House of Horror. Each room in the dark and dank basement offers a different scary surprise for your senses – step up to the Zombie Bar, go for a spin in the 360 Room of Terror, feast your eyes on the Demonic Checkerboard Room, wash the blood from your hands in the Dexter Room, navigate the Black Maze will know and walk the halls of Death Row. The frightening fun starts at 7pm. 2. Today is the 55th annual Old Newsboys' Day! Join local celebrities, business leaders, college students and volunteers of all ages for a tradition benefiting Variety – The …

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