Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early as demand hits all-time high

For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Scottsdale costume shop, affected by COVID-19, hopes to stay open by Halloween

The Mardi Gras Costume Shop in Scottsdale, like many businesses in the Valley and across the U.S., has been badly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and has had to lay off its staff members.

Dad creates contactless candy chute for Halloween trick-or-treaters during COVID-19 pandemic

Beattie went into the basement, where he found an Amazon shipping tube which he used to create a candy chute on his outdoor banister for distributing treats safely on Halloween.

National Guacamole Day: How to score free guac

National Guacamole Day, Sept. 16, lets you celebrate the creamy, rich fruit that is the avocado.

Macy's reworking Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020; show will not be live

A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas

Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.

Labor Day fun at Lake Pleasant
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FOX 10's Steve Nielsen checks out fun activities happening at Lake Pleasant on Labor Day. boats4rent.com

Sky Harbor Airport using UV-C sanitizing light inside Terminals 3 and 4
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As we approach the Labor Day holiday weekend, Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix is stepping up its efforts to keep passengers safe as they travel. The ultraviolet light kills about 99% of bacteria and viruses on escalator handrails.

Walmart unveils hottest Christmas toys for 2020
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We could all use a little holiday cheer right now and Walmart has announced its list of the hottest Christmas toys for 2020.