Holidays « CBS Philly

‘Joy Of Sharing’ Wraps Up With Full Day Of Toy Collecting For The Needy

CBS 3 and The CW Philly 57 will wrap up the stations’ 24th annual Joy of Sharing toy campaign benefiting the Salvation Army with a full day of toy collections and fundraising for families in need in our region next Wednesday, December 19th.

2012/12/12

Top Florists Near Philadelphia To Get A Holiday Poinsettia

Though the poinsettia is usually associated with winter holidays — especially Christmas — it’s actually a tropical plant that hails from Mexico.

2012/12/12

Where To Celebrate The Luckiest Day Of The Year In Philadelphia

Since Wednesday is 12/12/12 — the luckiest day of the year — here’s where to kick back with a drink and raise a toast to good fortune in 2013.

2012/12/11

Angie’s List: Are Your Appliances Ready For The Holidays?

In this week’s Angie’s List report, Jim Donovan has a look at ways to prevent your appliances from failing on you, so you don’t end up stuck with a big repair bill.

2012/12/11

Senator Bob Casey speaks at a press conference on the Gift Card Consumer Protection Act. (Credit: John Ostapkovich)

Senator Casey Sponsors Bill To Ensure Gift Cards Don’t Lose Value

Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Bob Casey is co-sponsoring a bill to help consumers get what they’re paying for, buying gift cards.

2012/12/11

What To Get For The Boss On Your List

It’s the holiday season. So, do you get the boss a gift? If so, what do you buy and what do you not buy?

2012/12/11

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Local Rabbi Offers Advice For Multi-Faith Families During The Holidays

The holidays are almost here and for couples of different faiths raising children it can tricky navigating through this time as differing beliefs can drive a wedge between families.

2012/12/08

Website Aims To Make Holidays Brighter For Victims Of Superstorm Sandy

This time every year the number of wishes double on WishUponAHero.com. There are approximately 14,000 active requests from people who need help. Dave Girgenti of Voorhees started the site in 2007.

2012/12/07

3 On Your Side: Checking Out A Charity Before Donating

Before donating to a charity, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan offers some helpful advice and warns us about charity scams that have a tech twist.

2012/12/06