Consumer Advocate: Stay Home On Black Friday
The lure of great deals drew millions of people to the stores on this Black Friday, but one local consumer advocate says you probably would have been better off just staying home.
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The lure of great deals drew millions of people to the stores on this Black Friday, but one local consumer advocate says you probably would have been better off just staying home.
A lot of people are taking advantage of Black Friday sales, but if you're in the market for a car, is today the best time to buy that as well?
The shopping frenzy has begun. Bargain-hunters either never went to bed or got up very early this morning to snag those deals.
Black Friday has become a major marketing tool used by retailers nationwide, but the term originated right here in Philadelphia. And it wasn't because businesses finally showed a profit.
An annual survey of businesses in New Jersey shows some economic improvement over the last year, but not enough to make them ready to hire more people.
Some stores are opening their doors for Black Friday sales before some of us are even finished eating Thanksgiving dinner. And, that has those who love a good bargain licking their chops.
The Philadelphia Police Department is continuing its 42-year tradition of giving away Thanksgiving dinners to needy families.
"It's hard to tell, just based on the noise a toy makes, whether or not it's going to pose a hazard," says Alana Miller of PennPIRG.
"Thanksgiving Day used to be a 'demilitarized zone' for retailers," says Eric Karson of Villanova University, "because they of course realized their hardworking salespeople want to spend time with their families."
Some members of "Occupy Philadelphia" are concerned about the group's future.
Casino regulators down the shore have given a green light for construction of a so-called "boutique" casino that'll carry the "Hard Rock" name on the south end of the Atlantic City boardwalk.
Santa stopped by Macy's to help the store unveil its holiday window.
After a short closure for renovations, Shanes Candies reopens just in time for the holidays.
A Philadelphia start-up has found a creative way to help neighbors lease and rent parking spaces.
