5 unusual holiday traditions around the world

Some holiday traditions date back thousands of years, while others are thanks to a marketing campaign from Col. Sanders.

Are poinsettias and mistletoe really dangerous?

Learn the truth about the safety of popular holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly. Are they as dangerous as you’ve been told, and what precautions should you take?

Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, major mail carriers are reminding customers of key shipping deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.

Philadelphia 'Open Streets': Car-free strolls return for holiday season

Before the Birds took the field, many were enjoying the sights and sounds of the open streets around Rittenhouse and Center City.

Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024

Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

West Chester celebrates Christmas season with tree lighting, parade
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West Chester hosted its popular Christmas parade and tree lighting with thousands turning out for the festivities, despite the cold.

Sending Christmas cards to Canada? Think again

The Canada Post strike has prompted the USPS to halt international mail acceptance to Canada, impacting holiday shipping. Learn what this means and explore alternative options.

Here are the 10 places known for a white Christmas

It’s only an official white Christmas if one inch or more of snow is on the ground Christmas morning. Here's where it's most likely to happen.

Porch pirates target specific items, stealing as soon as delivery: What you need to know

Police in Delaware County think a ring of porch pirates are at it again this holiday season, looking for specific items and becoming lightning fast, stealing items within a minute from the time of delivery.

Porch pirates stealing high-value items within minutes of delivery: tips to avoid thefts
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As holiday deliveries kick into high gear, police are warning residents after a series of recent iPhone thefts happening just moments after delivery across Delaware County.