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Having problems paying your mortgage? Some new rules have been announced by the federal government to protect homeowners from foreclosure. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at some of them, and explains what they mean for borrowers.
It may have been a type of Internet hoax called "catfishing." That's a scam in which an online persona is created to reel in someone else.
It's a tradition as old as the Mummers.
Gathering up your laundry in a clothes hamper shouldn't be dangerous, but that everyday household item may be responsible for nearly blinding several children. CBS 3 anchor Susan Barnett has this 3 On Your Side warning.
When it comes to jeans, we've seen plenty of fads -- from carpenter to baggy, to ripped and paint-splattered. Now one company is trying to sell women on something other than the cut.
When you're looking to save money, it's easy to cut corners when it comes to home maintenance. But a little fixing up around the house can actually be an important money saving tool. So 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan offers this home repair check list.
Does it seem like prices are always going up? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that you'll actually pay less for some things in 2013 and tells us where to expect to find some great deals.
As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan reminds us, the U.S. Department of Treasury is going paperless. The move is supposed to save taxpayers $1 billion over 10 years, but that now means that benefit recipients have a decision to make.
Betsy Walls, of the county's Personal Health Services Bureau, says you should get a flu shot if you haven't already.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan comes to the rescue of a New Jersey woman who was hit by a bus, and was then left shaking her head when she tried to get back her insurance deductable.
New federal rules were announced Thursday, designed to protect consumers from taking out home loans that they can't afford.
It's a big retailer with a big problem, customers getting short-changed at the register. Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan first warned you about this over a year ago and once again 3-On Your Side goes undercover and found it still seems to be happening.
One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight and get fit. Joining a gym is a step in the right direction, but as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan reminds us, not all membership contracts are created equal.
New smoke detector laws went into effect Wednesday in the city of Philadelphia.
It has sharp colors. You can tap and swipe it, like other screens. But just try bending yours.
The holidays are over but the bills are just arriving, and the cost of nearly everything is going up.
Teen idol Justin Bieber already has his face on posters and tee-shirts, but now it'll be on a prepaid debit card.
Most of us have the common sense these days to be cautious opening emails from someone we don't know, or not open suspicious attachments. But now computer crooks have found a way to target us on search engines. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan shows us how this cyber scheme works and how you can prevent it from happening.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about the big settlements reached today between some national banks and the federal government.
Many of the biggest names in tech are in Las Vegas this week for the International Consumer Electronics Show. Companies are taking the wraps off everything from cheap smartphone accessories to big-ticket gear.
Does you bathroom look out of date? Or maybe a tub and tiles look dingy or discolored. In this week's Angie's List report, Jim Donovan shows you how you can make it look brand new again without spending a small fortune.
Did you shop until you dropped over the holidays? While many people plan to stay clear of the mall for a while and rest their credit cards, bargain hunters can find some great deals. In fact 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about 3 of the best things to buy in January.
The buyer found out that a murder-suicide had taken place in the house a year earlier, so she sued the sellers for not telling her.
U.S. auto sales hit a five-year high in 2012. Experts credit low interest rates, improving consumer confidence and better designs.
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Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
Kenneth Salaam was 15 when he heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Girard College. Six decades later, he's sharing MLK's message with Philadelphia's youth.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
Kenneth Salaam was 15 when he heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Girard College. Six decades later, he's sharing MLK's message with Philadelphia's youth.
Kenneth Salaam was 15 when he heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Girard College. Six decades later, he's sharing MLK's message with Philadelphia's youth.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill, Saturday.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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 and residents were out across the Philadelphia region Monday cleaning up from the weekend snow and ice, and even colder temperatures are on the way. Children also took advantage of the day off to enjoy some sledding.
The Mullica Hill community is in shock after a beloved coach who touched the lives of so many athletes was killed Saturday night alongside his wife. Police say their car rapidly accelerated and crashed into their next-door neighbor's home.
Chopper 3 captured footage of the tractor-trailer on N. Ridge Road, near Blooming Glen Road, in Perkasie.
A large group of people gathered in Center City on Monday to push back on ICE raids following the death of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
In the summer of 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood outside the gates of Girard College to deliver a message that would become one of the most powerful civil rights moments in Philadelphia's history. Six decades later, a 15-year-old who was there is sharing Dr. King's message to Philadelphia's youth. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey reports.