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Americans spend more than $15 billion each year on eyewear. Let's face it, eyeglasses aren't cheap and insurance often only pays for a new pair every couple of years.
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Americans spend more than $15 billion each year on eyewear. Let's face it, eyeglasses aren't cheap and insurance often only pays for a new pair every couple of years.
A new real estate report finds that 28 percent of homeowners in the United States are "underwater" on their mortgages. That means that they owe more on their homes than they are currently worth.
Summer is just around the corner. It's time for the sun, the surf, and scams! One couple renting out their shore home almost got taken for thousands of dollars.
How often does this happen to you? You call a business only to be directed through a maze of automated voices. But there is hope. 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan shares some tips so that you can talk to a human.
How would you feel about your boss getting a peek at your credit history? If you're out of a job and you're looking for work it's very possible you may be asked to share that information.
There's some good news for homeowners who are facing financial hardships and struggling to meet their mortgage payments. A new mortgage help center opened today in our area.
All they wanted was to take a free trip. Instead they're now among hundreds of hopeful travelers who were ripped off, and it all started with an offer on a postcard.
There hasn't been much fun and games for SONY Playstation users.
Light-weight vehicles may improve fuel economy, but they can also put you at greater risk of injury or death if you're involved in a crash. So with gas prices rising fast, what's a budget minded driver to do?
Paper or plastic? It's the common question we hear at the check-out counter. But as 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, the world's largest retailer is trying an experiment that takes it a bit further.
So do you enjoy watching movies, but prefer to watch them at home instead of heading to a theater? 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells you about the latest way for you to watch big screen hits in your living room a lot sooner.
3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about a new way that parents can get what they need at a fraction of the cost.
As gas prices keep rising more and more people are stretching out their visits to the pump and that could lead to problems.
As 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan explains, more and more sites are starting up with the goal of helping others and using the power of social media to change lives.
The incredible boom of texts and high tech apps are posing cyber risks that you need going to know about. How can you protect yourself from what could be wireless robbery? 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan has the details.
There may be some new hope for families who risk losing their homes to foreclosure. As CBS 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us, Pennsylvania is now accepting applications so that they can get financial assistance to stay in their houses.
How much do you know about the home improvement contractors that you hire to do work around your home? 14,000 contractor complaints were received by the New Jersey Attorney General's office last year alone. 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that has prompted a state crackdown on contractors who are violating the law.
Everywhere you turn these days someone is watching, smart phones are recording people on the street, security cameras track your movement in stores. It seems that the only place you're safe from prying eyes is in the privacy of your own home. But as 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan finds, even there, someone could be watching.
Is the high price at the gas pump giving you sticker shock? Despite economic concerns, SUV sales are thriving. So what's a penny-wise driver to do? 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice on how to find models with the best mileage.
Did you ever buy a loaf of bread at the supermarket only to have it get stale just a few days later? Well 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds there may be a way to make sure you get the freshest bread on the shelf.
If you're like most people, you probably do the majority of your grocery shopping at one supermarket. But is that really the best store for you?
Springtime is prom season. If you're a parent of a teenage girl you know what that means, spending money on everything from hair and makeup to shoes and that all important prom dress. But as always, Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan is on your side and tells about a dress sale that will be difficult to pass up.
Spring is here. Are you ready to shed the bulky clothes and get back in shape? 3-On Your Side wants to help. Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds out which fitness centers are rated highest by their customers and gives you exclusive access to the results.
Imagine the thought of missing your son's wedding because you can't prove your identity. That's what happened to one Philadelphia woman who was trapped in a red tape nightmare. That is until she called 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan.
The effects of the devastation in Japan are expected to have a major economic impact worldwide as the story continues to unfold. Since Japan is a leading manufacturer of everything from cars to electronics, 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at how the disaster is expected to effect supply and prices here in the United States.
With much of the Philadelphia area seeing the return of the growing season, a freeze warning will remain in effect until 9 a.m. for most of the region.
Three people were shot in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood Wednesday night, police said.
Stephen M. Kamnik has pleaded guilty to creating AI-generated pornography while on duty as a Pennsylvania State Police corporal.
Rafael Devers homered and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-0 for their second consecutive shutout against the Phillies.
A fourth person died from their injuries Wednesday in the 2025 mass shooting in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia police said.
Two people remain unaccounted for after a parking garage in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood partially collapsed, officials said.
With much of the Philadelphia area seeing the return of the growing season, a freeze warning will remain in effect until 9 a.m. for most of the region.
Three people were shot in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood Wednesday night, police said.
Stephen M. Kamnik has pleaded guilty to creating AI-generated pornography while on duty as a Pennsylvania State Police corporal.
Rafael Devers homered and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-0 for their second consecutive shutout against the Phillies.
Three people were shot in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood Wednesday night, police said.
Stephen M. Kamnik has pleaded guilty to creating AI-generated pornography while on duty as a Pennsylvania State Police corporal.
A fourth person died from their injuries Wednesday in the 2025 mass shooting in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia police said.
Studies show teens are spending too much time on their cellphones and it could be harming their mental health.
High school students in Delaware County saw a mock crash scene complete with an emergency response ahead of prom season.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
A suspended New Jersey police sergeant was indicted on charges alleging he tampered with and stole drugs from the Hammonton Police Department's evidence room.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
With Memorial Day less than seven weeks away, several shore points are working to replenish their beaches after severe erosion.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Rafael Devers homered and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-0 for their second consecutive shutout against the Phillies.
Philly sports radio personality Mike Missanelli was arrested early Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his fiancee, police said.
Lopes also played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, and managed the Milwaukee Brewers for three seasons.
Robbie Ray and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 to end their four-game skid.
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Crews were called out to Front and Wharton streets under I-95 where they responded to a burning tire fire and mound of trash.
Firefighters were out on the 1300 block of West Venango Street and brought a fire under control Thursday morning. Liz Crawford has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast as we begin the day Thursday with freezing temperatures.
A fourth person died from their injuries Wednesday in the 2025 mass shooting in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia police said. The person's identity wasn't immediately available.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport last month amid the partial government shutdown are set to leave this week, an airport official said Wednesday.