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Black Friday

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Black Friday Gun Sales Set New Record

The FBI says firearms dealers nationwide swamped call centers with nearly 155,000 required buyer background check requests, a roughly 20-percent increase from last year’s previous one-day record.

2012/11/28

3 On Your Side: Shopping Dates To Know

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, but that doesn’t mean holiday shoppers have missed the best deals of the season. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan looks at some other dates to keep in mind too.

2012/11/27

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Opinion: Americans Failed Walmart Workers

After all the hype regarding Walmart employees’ discontent with their employer and the threat of a strike on Black Friday, the long holiday weekend was saw banner sales and virtually no protest at Walmarts.

2012/11/26

Ice skaters at the Blue Cross RiverRink on Black Friday. (Credit: Cherri Gregg)

RiverRink Opens To Ice Skaters On Black Friday

Instead of hitting the mall on Black Friday, some folks opted to hit the ice at the season opening of the Blue Cross RiverRink.

2012/11/23

Christmas trees at Maple Acres Farm in Montgomery County. (Credit: Brad Segall)

Black Friday Big Day For Christmas Tree Shopping

Many people say they wait until a couple of weeks before Christmas to make sure the tree stays fresh.

2012/11/23

Wal-Mart Employees And Supporters Follow Through On Strike Threats

They’re are upset over labor issues and this year’s Thanksgiving night store opening at 8 p.m. They’re also demanding the retailer increase pay and benefits.

2012/11/23

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Businesses Using Social Media To Promote Black Friday Sales

There’s a new twist on Black Friday this year. Businesses are using much more social media to promote their sales.

2012/11/23

Shoppers at the King of Prussia Mall food court on Black Friday. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

Deals, Socializing Draw Crowds To Malls On Black Friday

Early morning shoppers packed shopping malls for Black Friday sales, including in King of Prussia.

2012/11/23

Black Friday Begins With An Earthquake In South Jersey

The U.S. Geological Survey’s website says a 2.1-magnitude earthquake was measured near Clementon, about 15 miles southeast of Philadelphia in Camden County.

2012/11/23

Shoppers Start Setting Up Tents Along South Jersey Stores In Preparation For Black Friday

All across the country, die-hard shoppers have been camping out in order to be first in line for Black Friday.

2012/11/22

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Workers Use Social Media To Organize Strike

The workers aren’t unionized, but have gotten a lot of attention to their grievances on social media.

2012/11/22

Safety Tips For Holiday Shopping Season

The District Attorney’s Office and Philadelphia Police Department want to remind shoppers and employees to be safe during the holiday shopping season.

2012/11/22

3 On Your Side: Black Friday Battle Plan

In less than 36 hours, the leftover turkey will be in the fridge, the pies will be put away, and bargain hunters will already be out in force in search of everything from door busters to fantastic freebies.

2012/11/21