Santa’s making a list, and checking it twice. And so are we. As you do your own shopping this holiday season, consider keeping your spending in the city.

There are so many reasons to shop local; you can stimulate your city’s economy, buy from people who are your neighbors and you don’t have to wait impatiently every day for your Amazon package to arrive. Instead, you can leave a nearby store with a brown paper package tied up with string and full of some of your favorite things.

Here’s a guide to shopping local, complete with options to satisfy all your loved ones.

For the teenager who’s “too cool” to shop for.

Papa Jazz

This Columbia institution has been selling vinyl and CDs for over 40 years, and has everything, from classic rock to more modern artists. Get them something to spin t

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