Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
TSA on Wednesday screened the highest number of travelers in one day since the pandemic began
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
Black Friday shoppers in NJ, Pa brave pandemic for holiday deals
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, shoppers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were out early to score Black Friday deals in preparation for Christmastime.
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, shoppers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were out early to score Black Friday deals in preparation for Christmastime.
Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Father and son spend 2 nights outside Cherry Hill GameStop for Playstation 5
How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.
How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.
Free holiday drone light show coming to Walmarts in select cities across US
Walmart is bringing a free holiday-themed drone light show to select cities in the U.S. and will also be livestreaming the event.
Walmart is bringing a free holiday-themed drone light show to select cities in the U.S. and will also be livestreaming the event.
Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
'Jeopardy!' shares inspiring Thanksgiving message from Alex Trebek taped before his death: 'Keep the faith'
Alex Trebek is spreading kindness and positivity to all — even after his death.
Alex Trebek is spreading kindness and positivity to all — even after his death.
Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
Couple sends cardboard cut-out of themselves to grandkids for holidays
Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.
Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.
Philadelphia's Christmas Village opens for holiday season with new safety guidelines in place
Philadelphia's Christmas Village is open for the 2020 holiday season with new health and safety guidelines in place.
Philadelphia's Christmas Village is open for the 2020 holiday season with new health and safety guidelines in place.
Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Cacia's Bakery continues tradition of cooking turkeys in their brick oven on Thanksgiving
It's Thanksgiving in South Philadelphia and a decades-old tradition is continuing at Cacia's Bakery.
It's Thanksgiving in South Philadelphia and a decades-old tradition is continuing at Cacia's Bakery.
Local man surprises two Philly families with refrigerators stocked with food for Thanksgiving
Adam McNeil was out Wednesday afternoon shopping, but he wasn't shopping for himself. He surprised two families with refrigerators stocked with food for Thanksgiving.
Adam McNeil was out Wednesday afternoon shopping, but he wasn't shopping for himself. He surprised two families with refrigerators stocked with food for Thanksgiving.
Coronavirus cases surpass 60M worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
Many in Delaware Valley experience easiest Thanksgiving travel, due to COVID
The security line at Philadelphia International Airport Thanksgiving Eve is stress-free and short, with people who chose to stick to their Thanksgiving travel plans.
The security line at Philadelphia International Airport Thanksgiving Eve is stress-free and short, with people who chose to stick to their Thanksgiving travel plans.
'Thankful for health': People across the region explain what they are thankful for
Marcus Espinoza reports on all there is to be thankful for
Marcus Espinoza reports on all there is to be thankful for
Easiest Thanksgiving travel for many people in the Delaware Valley
Kelly Rule reports
Kelly Rule reports
Thanksgiving could be make-or-break in US virus response
Cities and states are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing new restrictions on gatherings that have been blamed for spreading COVID-19. But such measures are largely unenforceable, and officials are banking on voluntary compliance.
Cities and states are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing new restrictions on gatherings that have been blamed for spreading COVID-19. But such measures are largely unenforceable, and officials are banking on voluntary compliance.