Five years ago, a 100-count bag of assorted Halloween candy would have cost around $9 a bag. Today, this bag would cost around $16, according to research from the personal finance website FinanceBuzz. “The era of cheap chocolate is over,” said Alexis Villacis, an assistant professor of agricultural economics at Ohio State University.

South Park will return Friday — not Wednesday — with a new Halloween-themed episode addressing Donald Trump’s recent White House demolition.

Celebrate Halloween night with the annual Citywide Trick-or-Treat! Families are invited to roam the neighborhood sidewalks from 5 to 7 p.m. and fill their bags with sweet treats from participating homes — just look for the porch lights turned on.

In search of a last-minute costume for Halloween? No worries! Here are 13 ideas for the spooky holiday.