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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Downtown Kennett Square will come alive with glowing floats, decorated vehicles, and holiday festivities when the annual Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade returns Saturday, November 21, …
Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade Returns November 21 Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s Christmas Village will remain open beyond Christmas for the first time in 2026, extending its annual holiday market through December 27 and giving retailers an additional …
Philadelphia Christmas Village Extends Season Beyond Christmas Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is expanding its volunteer operations for the December 4 West Chester Christmas Parade, recruiting approximately 30 first-time walking marshals …
Santa Needs Helpers for West Chester’s Christmas Parade Read More
RONKS, PA — Lancaster County hospitality operator Thomas E. Strauss Inc. is expanding its holiday retail offerings through nationwide shipping, locally made merchandise and gift-card incentives, extending sales beyond its …
Christmas Shopping? Lancaster County Has a Few Surprises Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Stars, supernovas and shimmering galaxies will fill Longwood Gardens this holiday season as “A Longwood Christmas” transforms the conservatories and outdoor gardens into a celebration inspired …
A Cosmic Christmas Brings Stars and Galaxies to Longwood Gardens Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service is recommending that customers in the contiguous United States mail most holiday letters and packages by Dec. 17 for expected delivery before Christmas, …
USPS Sets Dec. 17 Deadline for Most Christmas Mail Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Postal Service is accepting letters for its 114th Operation Santa program, opening the annual effort that connects children and families seeking holiday gifts with individuals …
Ready for Christmas? Santa’s USPS Mailbox Is Open Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — MyChesCo will pause publishing and daily operations on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to allow its team to spend the holiday with family and friends. Full …
MyChesCo to Observe Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Returning Friday Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — With Christmas just around the corner, The Salvation Army is warning that time — and donations — are running short as rising demand collides with slower-than-expected giving …
Red Kettles Face Countdown Crunch as Salvation Army Sounds Holiday Alarm Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvanians are proving that holiday magic is worth the mileage, with a new national survey showing shoppers are willing to drive hours out of their way for the …
Survey Finds PA Shoppers Will Drive Hours for Christmas-Card Main Streets Read More