South Street kicks off holiday season festivities with tree lighting, pop-up shops

South Street Headhouse District kicked off the holiday shopping season with a good, old-fashioned Christmas celebration, complete with tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus.

Local grassroots organization sends care packages for local military
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A local grassroots organization is supporting local members of the military one care package at a time during the holiday season, with thoughtful touches of home tucked into each gift box.

South Street Headhouse District kicks off holiday season
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South Street Headhouse District kicked off their holiday season with a Christmas tree lighting and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

?Card-draining? scam impacts local stores
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The scam, according to police, involves thieves removing a gift card from store shelves and carefully procuring the card's information before returning it to the rack.

Here's the age when Christmas becomes more about giving than receiving, according to survey

What’s the "peak age" for receiving Christmas gifts? While the holidays aren’t all about presents, a recent survey assessed how much we give and receive throughout our lives.

Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam

The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.

Philadelphia Tree Lighting, Holiday Parade 2023: City announces road closures, SEPTA detours

From the tree lighting to a parade, the city of Philadelphia reveals street closures, SEPTA detours and parking restrictions as it prepares for the festive holiday events on Thursday and Saturday.

Tips that help delivery drivers this season: ‘You can definitely help us out’

Whether you’re expecting packages from your post-Thanksgiving shopping blitz or holiday gifts from your loved ones, keeping these tips in mind will help make your delivery driver’s job easier.

5 Philadelphia-area charities that need your help this Giving Tuesday

In the wake of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, a national push to provide donations to charities and non-profits that provide invaluable – and often free – resources to those in need.

Want to donate to charity this holiday season? Try one of these vending machines

“Giving Machines" have opened up in 41 U.S. cities for the holiday season, as well as in 14 different international cities. Here’s how they work and where to find them.

Giving Tuesday: Donors speak about what moves them, how they plan end-of-year donations

Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.

White House 2023 Christmas decor unveiled

First lady Jill Biden unveiled the official 2023 White House holiday decor Monday in hopes of inspiring visitors to embrace their inner child and keep their hearts open to the "magic, wonder, and joy" of the season.

Watch: Train adorned with Christmas lights rumbles through southern England

The Christmas Train of Lights in southern England kicked off the holiday season last week with its first run ahead of its official opening.

Small Business Saturday: Holiday shoppers turn to small businesses for unique, local gifts

It’s a movement designed to lift the profile of small shops during the holiday season, in a way that encourages shoppers to skip the big box stores and malls and instead shop small and local.