Season's greetings: Cards solicited for COVID-19 patients
Hospitals asked adults, organizations and schoolchildren to either make or buy holiday cards and send them to the institutions for distribution to patients. The goal is for everyone in the hospital to get a card and at least a tiny bit of holiday cheer.
Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open
While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.
On the Sith Day of Christmas: 'Star Wars' holiday display lights up California home
Residents of a San Diego suburb were treated to a “Star Wars”-themed holiday light display, complete with the villain Darth Maul and a Jedi.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
Employees at local company team up to provide Christmas gifts for children in need
Dozens of local kids will receive Christmas gifts this year all thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Delaware Valley residents unhappy gifts were shipped but never delivered; FedEx investigating
As if packages being delivered late this holiday season due to a backlog wasn’t bad enough, some people are now claiming their packages made it to a shipping facility in Philadelphia, but then just disappeared.
New Jersey teens save children who fell into frozen pond while sledding
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.
Reading Terminal Market still has the magic despite pandemic distruptions
The Reading Terminal Market has been a staple in Philadelphia for more than 100 years. While times are tough, the iconic market is still a go-to for many people during the pandemic.
Reading Terminal Market still has the magic despite pandemic concerns
Hank Flynn reports on the iconic market
Reading Terminal Market still has the magic despite pandemic concerns
Hank Flynn reports on the iconic market
Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and tears
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
Preventing Christmas tree fires can stop millions in property damage every year
Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.
West Goshen police officers find rightful owners of packages found in snow at industrial park
While a lot of us are waiting on packages right now, some people may have never received their package if it weren't for a couple of police officers from West Goshen. They stepped up and played Santa's little helpers.
Zoom allowing unlimited video calls for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Hoping to stay afloat, local restaurants want to cook the holiday meal
Local restaurants looking to survive, want to cook that holiday meal and they have deals to sweeten the option.
Still need to ship those holidays packages? Cutting it this close comes with a price
Time is running out to get those packages shipped for the holiday. And, the price is high for last minute shippers.
What a better time to bail on holiday cooking responsibilities and let local restaurants cook the meal
Hank Flynn explains how local restaurants are more than happy to lend a helping hand cook the holiday meal
Shipping packages this close to the holidays comes with a price
Brad Sattin explains this year's challenges faced by the Postal Service and others getting packages delivered on time for the holidays
12th District officers participate in annual 'Shop with a Cop' event ahead of the holidays
Kids and cops hit the aisles of Walmart on Saturday with $250 gift cards in hand for the annual 'Shop with a Cop' event!
Mail service could be delayed during holiday crunch
The pandemic is throwing a huge wrench into the mix with mail delivery. Between people shopping online and staffing shortages, your package could be delayed this year during the holiday crunch.