A fourth grader from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is hoping you can help him make it possible to give back this holiday season.

James Katona of Plymouth Meeting set a goal of giving 500 new pajama sets to the kids at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.

When Katona was just 4 years old, he was badly hurt in an accident when he tripped on a cord and an industrial coffee urn fell on him leaving 13% of body with third degree burns.

"I think it was the hardest moment as a parent that we've ever faced," his mother, Jamie Katona, said.

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As a patient at St. Christopher's, Katona was gifted pajamas that he got to wear during his stay to help him be comfortable, so now he wants to give back.

"People would bring in pajamas every year and that cheered me up a lot," James said.

His recovery was long, but he made it through and is back with his friends, who call him Bubba, playing sports.

Bubba says that he'll never forget what he went through and those who were there for him during that time of his life.

"Passing on the favor just feels right," Bubba said. "It's not that hard to do."

Ever since his recovery, the Katonas have been collecting pajamas for other kids, and they say it's just as exciting as Christmas morning.

"It kind of makes me feel, like, cool, because it's random people that see what I'm doing and they think that it's a good idea and they help me with it and all the people that do help me, really, it makes a difference," Bubba told NBC10.

Every year they set a goal, and this year the goal is 500 sets and they already have over 300!

The family plans to deliver the donations to the hospital just before Christmas so if you would like to donate, you have plenty of time to help reach the goal.

Staff at St. Christopher's says that the hospital needs newborn and plus sized pajama sets the most.

Click here to see the Katona's Amazon donation wish list.

California's own Kendrick Lamar and New Jersey's finest SZA are co-headlining the Grand National Tour in spring 2025 and will be making a stop at the Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, May 5.

The West Coast x East Coast duo will take over 19 stadiums across North America starting in Minneapolis, Minnesota in April and wrapping up in Washington, D.C. in June. The duo will also make a stop at the Hersheypark Stadium on Monday, June 16.

According to the news release, there will be an Exclusive Cash App Visa Card presale starting Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10 p.m. The general on sale will start on Friday, Dec. 6 on the Grand National Tour website.

Cash App cardholders will also receive a 20% instant discount on all official Grand National Tour merch that is bought on-site at the stadium, according to the release.

This tour is coming off the surprise album of GNX that was released on Nov. 22. SZA was one of the few featured artists on the sixth album being on two songs.

The last time Kendrick Lamar performed in Philly was on The Big Steppers Tour in 2022 at the Wells Fargo Center. SZA also performed at the same arena last September for her SOS tour after the show was postponed and rescheduled. She was a co-headliner with Lizzo for the Made In America festival in 2023 but the festival was canceled because of "severe circumstances outside of production control."

For staying out of the limelight since the 2022 release of Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Kendrick has been outside lately putting Compton and the state of California on his back with the announcement of headlining the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans.

The announcement ruffled some feathers since the Super Bowl announcement came months after Kendrick and Drake's beef, which was one of the most talked-about topics of the year. This is also not Kendrick's first time performing at the halftime show, he was part of a lengthy lineup of musical greats at the halftime show in 2022 with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Mary J. Blige.

Kendrick and North Jersey sensation SZA are former labelmates on TDE [Top Dawg Entertainment]. The label is the home of many artists including Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, SiR, Isaiah Rashad and recently labelmates Doechii and Alemeda.

Here are the Grand National Tour dates:

Taleisha Newbill

Taleisha Newbill is a digital content producer at CBS Philadelphia. Taleisha has previously worked at NBC affiliate WOWT and FOX 42/KPTM in Omaha, Nebraska. She covers breaking news, crime, entertainment and feel-good stories.

A corner shop selling fried Puerto Rican turnovers and a Mediterranean-focused restaurant in a boutique hotel made this year's list.

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PHILADELPHIA — Two Philadelphia restaurants have made Esquire’s exclusive 2024 list of the Best New Restaurants in America, which was released Tuesday.

The list of 35 restaurants includes eateries that punch above their price point, are romantic enough for date night, or just a great place for a boozy, delicious night out with friends, Esquire said.

First up is Amy's Pastellios.

Located at 2001 Memphis St. in Fishtown, Amy's is run by Amaryllis Rivera.

"The pastelillos in question are half-moons of crinkly fried dough," Esquire writes about the shop. "They might come stuffed with succulent stewed pork in a homemade guava barbecue sauce, or a flawless picadillo, or a shredded chicken stew whose moistness threatens to seep through the achiote-laced dough. (Every now and then there’s a cheesesteak pastelillo—this is, after all, Philly.)"

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And then there is Bastia, also in Fishtown a short walk from Amy's.

Bastia, located in the former Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women and now Bel & Ana hotel (1401 E Susquehanna Ave.), focuses on Mediterranean cuisine with a bent toward the Corsica region.

"It was an opportunity to do French and Italian simultaneously through a new lens," Chef Tyler Akin told Patch in September.

"The single best bite I’ve had this year was a fried squash blossom, stuffed with ricotta, spiced with Corsiscan herbes de maquis on a tranche of toast topped with uni butter which ran down my chin and onto my jeans," one Esquire writer said of Bastia. "Akin has turned to the weird island of Corsica (and its cousin, Sardinia) to craft an actually surprising Mediterranean menu. Chunks of neon green melon, compressed with verjus, are tossed with Perrystead Dairy’s Intergalactic, a soft local cheese, and a silky coppa from Siena."

California and New York each had eight mentions on the list, including the “Restaurant of the Year,” Four Kings in San Francisco, and the “Comeback of the Year,” Le Veau d’Or in New York City.

Other states with restaurants on the list include Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas, with two each, and Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington and the District of Columbia, with one each.

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Beer and sports go hand in hand. There is nothing quite like enjoying a crisp, delicious brew while cheering on your favorite team. In Philadelphia, there is no shortage of options to choose from while watching the Philadelphia 76ers and some great NBA action.

Whether you are a die-hard 76ers fan or just enjoy watching basketball, these breweries offer the perfect setting to enjoy a game with fellow enthusiasts. If fans want to add further excitement to the games, betting on 76ers games with sites like Caesars online sportsbook might be the perfect option.

Wissahickon Brewing

On the short list when it comes to the best brewery in Pennsylvania is Wissahickon Brewing. Whether watching the Philadelphia 76ers, Eagles, Flyers, or any other Philly sports, this is one of the best spots you could hope to find.

There are $15 pitchers of Slammer, Kolsch, and Sunnyside to get things going, plus $22 pitchers of their Hail Mary IPA. There are games on one of the many big screens, with four in the tasting room and even one in the outdoor beer garden. It is one of the best spots in the city.

Urban Village Brewing

In terms of environment, the best brewery in Philadelphia may be Urban Village Brewing. The locals love craft beer but the lively crowds make it feel like being right there in the stadium for each and every game.

There are TVs from floor to ceiling, a huge food menu, wine, cocktails, and some of the best local craft beers you could ask for. There is nothing better than taking in a game any day of the week and enjoying the best food and beer you could hope for in Philadelphia.

Troubles End Brewing

What else says “Philly” quite like good beer and even better cheesesteak? The perfect spot to enjoy a 76ers game is Troubles End Brewing if for nothing else but the best cheesesteak around. It is one of the best menu items on the list and is perfect for game night.

Troubles End also has a full list of nationally and locally crafted beer, providing the perfect compliment to the game and the sandwiches. It is the perfect trio that makes the game-day experience the best around.

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During football season, there are “Big Screen Sundays” and those same giant screens are available for hoops enthusiasts. Sixers games are readily available to be seen in massive displays with a full menu of cocktails, food, and specially discounted beer to choose from.

Philly is known for its sports but the brewery scene isn’t far behind. The greatest moments can be experienced with a beer in one hand and some great food in another, not just from the stands of the stadium. The games will matter but not as much as getting out and enjoying the experience of a top-notch brewery. Change your game-viewing habits and take them to the next level with the best brewery.

Open Streets: West Walnut will close portions of Walnut Street to vehicular traffic this Sunday, letting pedestrians stroll the street.

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PHILADELPHIA — A portion of Walnut Street in Center City Philadelphia will close to vehicles this Sunday as part of Center City District's Open Streets program.

Open Streets: West Walnut will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The closure route is on 18th Street from Chestnut to Locust and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th.

The street closure program temporarily pedestrianizes sections of Walnut Street and 18th Street in Rittenhouse Row to create a welcoming space to shop, stroll and socialize along nearly seven blocks of car-free space.

Cross streets will remain open to cars at select intersections, including 16th Street, 17th Street, 19th Street and the 1700 and 1800 blocks of Sansom Street.

Center City District examined survey responses after September's Open Streets installment.

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According to Center City District, nearly 90 percent of businesses along the closure route reported an increase in foot traffic to their storefronts. The average increase in traffic across respondents was 86 percent, though some retailers cited increases as high as 300 percent above their typical Sunday.

"The idea of Open Streets: West Walnut began with a hypothesis: streets filled with people drive more business than streets filled with cars," Prema Katari Gupta, President and CEO of Center City District, said. "September’s four-week pilot program proved just that, while also creating an extension of public space for pedestrians to use how they wanted, whether chasing giant bubbles with their kids, relaxing in lawn chairs or dining outside with friends."

The pedestrian-only thoroughfares will act as an extension of public space, with Rittenhouse Square’s 18th and Walnut entrance being a direct link to the park. Streets will be used as walkways, allowing retailers to expand outdoors. Some plan to offer exclusive discounts, in-store entertainment or special incentives as part of Open Streets: West Walnut. Food and beverages will be sold exclusively at restaurants along the route, with many expanding their tables onto the sidewalk. Open containers of alcohol will not be permitted, and takeout food will be at the discretion of the restaurants.

CCD will program ambient entertainment, including acoustic musicians and holiday carolers.

Along the 1800 block of Walnut Street, a kid-friendly zone will feature sidewalk chalk, bubbles, games and toys, as well as weekly story time events with Santa Claus.

Seating pods will be set up in the streets, including an area on South 18th Street where passersby can watch holiday movies.

Philadelphia Eagles games will be broadcast live from the same location at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

There will be no supplemental vendors on the street; visitors are encouraged to support the businesses located on the closed streets and surrounding areas.

Learn more about Open Streets online here.

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