"Self-Gifting" Is Becoming A Holiday Trend
The National Retail Federation says nearly 60% of people are self-gifting -- or buying themselves presents.
The National Retail Federation says nearly 60% of people are self-gifting -- or buying themselves presents.
A company out of Harleysville, Montgomery County gave the gift of a warm home to a Southwest Philadelphia woman who has literally helped feed thousands over the last 40 years.
This holiday season, we have proof that it's better to give than to receive.
There was just enough time to squeeze in one last practice this afternoon at Cab Calloway School of the Arts. The gospel choir is getting ready to make its way from Wilmington to the White House on Tuesday.
More than 100 homes in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia have every inch of their lawns, windows, stairs and more decked out for the Mayfair Christmas Decoration Contest!
Local firefighters from the Ogden Fire Company in Delaware County teamed up with AAA for a Christmas tree safety demonstration. They're warning the public to properly tie a tree to your car, and to carefully monitor the trees and its lights to avoid fires!
It's a step back in time, just in time for the holidays. CBS 3's Vittoria Woodill reports on an old-fashioned candy shop in Old City, Philadelphia that is a store reminiscent of the 1800's.
Not that anyone probably needs a reminder, but there are only seven days until Christmas. That's more than 100 hours and one retailer is staying open for every... single... one of them.
A local mansion is dressed up for the season in the heart of a historic town. And as the song goes, the "halls" Of this estate are decked with boughs of holly!
South Jersey Gas will be giving its customers a credit on their January bill and the average customer will save about $58.00 next month.
This December, CBS3 is asking for your help to make the holidays happy for thousands of children. We call it the Joy of Sharing Toy Fest. Even a single toy helps. We talked to a retiree who gives way more than one.
It looked more like Christmastime in Southern California than in Philadelphia.
It's a giving back bash! Philadelphia Police officers are giving Christmas gifts to children who may not otherwise receive one.
CBS 3 is happy to be helping veterans this holiday season. We're collecting toys, some of which are going to members of the USO. Our Kate Bilo talked to one of those families in this week's story of Brotherly Love.
Holiday laser lights are the newest holiday fad, but some people are fed up with them. The problem is a pilot approaching Dallas Fort Worth International airport reported seeing a laser at 15,000 feet.
Philadelphia Police say they are looking for a thief who struck at least twice, ten minutes and blocks apart in the Fairmount-Art Museum area, stealing holiday wreathes hanging on front doors.
Jim Kenney was the celebrity assistant at holiday food making demonstration Saturday.
This is the third year of the tree lighting ceremony at the RiverRink, and this year's event was the biggest yet.
The lighting of a 40 foot tree... topped off with fireworks made for a spectacular start to the first weekend of December this evening.
A mom, and her ailing daughter, forced to live on the street by huge medical bills, will now have a warm, safe home for Christmas thanks to a spontaneous outpouring of love from a Delaware County police officer and more than a hundred residents of Ridley Township.
Just in time for the holiday season, there's a new kind of gift card on store shelves this year. It's part of what some say is a new innovative way to invest. But it is a savvy deal? Some experts say watch out.
For decades, the Boys and Girls Club has been a safe place for children to go after school. As part of the CBS3 Joy of Sharing Toy Fest, they hope they can give the children a very happy holiday with toys.
With the deal-grabbing of Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, today is a day dedicated to giving back. It's known as GivingTuesday.
A sign of the season on display right here in our CBS 3 studios. The Philly Pops Festival Brass helped to kick off our Joy of Sharing Toy Fest.
While most people flock to the malls or big box stores on Black Friday, some made their way to Rittenhouse Square for the annual Tibetan Bazaar. Not only can you find a good deal, but it's also the only place in the city where you can find an authentic Tibetan meal
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 Saturday night.
Legendary hip-hop performers, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim, headlined a free pop-up concert to help get Philadelphians excited to vote.
Philly Pride was on full display as members returned home from a 23-day mission in North Carolina in the wake of Helene.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
West Goshen police are investigating after they said they received a call reporting a shooting outside of a Wawa in West Chester on Saturday.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 Saturday night.
Legendary hip-hop performers, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim, headlined a free pop-up concert to help get Philadelphians excited to vote.
Philly Pride was on full display as members returned home from a 23-day mission in North Carolina in the wake of Helene.
A shooting in North Philadelphia injured seven people, one of them critically, on Saturday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Legendary hip-hop performers, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim, headlined a free pop-up concert to help get Philadelphians excited to vote.
Philly Pride was on full display as members returned home from a 23-day mission in North Carolina in the wake of Helene.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
West Goshen police are investigating after they said they received a call reporting a shooting outside of a Wawa in West Chester on Saturday.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Giving back in the form of teddy bears is the mission of one Delaware grandmother helping her local police department.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
Ruben Bautista walked away from the corrections center on Tuesday after failing to return from an approved program pass.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Seniors stayed active and embraced the joyful moments of their golden years at the annual Senior Strut at Boathouse Row.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
A travel nurse from the Philadelphia area was stationed in Asheville, North Carolina when Hurricane Helene flooded the region.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
Video from a passenger aboard the train showed smoke coming from a stopped SEPTA Regional Rail train car.
Police say a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold has died after he was hit by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 Saturday night.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
A four-goal second period carried the Seattle Kraken to a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Saquon Barkley will play the New York Giants for the first time in his career when the Philadelphia Eagles visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Flyers rookie sensation Matvei Michkov scored his first two career goals, but Philadelphia fell to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 includes Cher, Mary J. Blige, Kool & the Gang, the late Jimmy Buffett, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Dionne Warwick, among others.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Rakim also headlined the early-voting pop-up concert in West Philadelphia's Overbrook Plaza on Saturday.
Nearly 6,000 riders took part in the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday morning. The 20-mile course starts at the Art Museum and takes cyclists past City Hall, Love Park, Independence Hall and Boathouse Row. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and its youth cycling program.
A portal has popped up in Love Park. It’s an art installation that allows people to connect with others around the world through a livestream. There are other portals in Lithuania, Poland, and Ireland. This one was last used in New York City.
Philly Pride was on full display in Northeast Philadelphia on Saturday. Members of Pennsylvania Task Force 1 returned from a 23-day mission in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Eva Andersen was there to greet the weary team.
Our streak of dry, sunny and warm days will continue next week. But the lack of rainfall across the region has become an increasing concern over the last couple of weeks with close to 75% of the region now under drought conditions. The last soaking rain of over one inch was back on August 8.