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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.
"I think it's a great idea," said one man. "I wish I came to Starbucks more often. But yeah, for a dollar."
The IRS is easing its hardship rules for victims of Sandy.
Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and catch fire.
A new law now in effect prohibits light bulb manufacturers from producing traditional incandescent 75-watt light bulbs.
I hate to break it to you, but the holiday is over and I'm not talking about New Years.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
Norma Yates, who lived on a Winslow Township farm, vanished in 2023. Her family is still searching for answers.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Winslow Township Wednesday afternoon, Camden County officials said.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
Cheltenham High School canceled the 2026 football season due to the hazing investigation involving multiple students and coaches.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
Norma Yates, who lived on a Winslow Township farm, vanished in 2023. Her family is still searching for answers.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Winslow Township Wednesday afternoon, Camden County officials said.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
After floodwaters ravaged homes in Quakertown, damaging priceless family memories, residents are pleading for help from borough officials and Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Cheltenham High School canceled the 2026 football season due to the hazing investigation involving multiple students and coaches.
City Councilmember Rue Landau wants to curb junk fees in Philadelphia by requiring businesses to disclose fees up front and prove "cost justification" for fees they wish to keep.
Norma Yates, who lived on a Winslow Township farm, vanished in 2023. Her family is still searching for answers.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Winslow Township Wednesday afternoon, Camden County officials said.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.
Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth, Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernández and Xavier Edwards each had two RBIs, and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday night.
Another year has slipped by since Norma Yates vanished.
Four former football coaches and six students are facing charges after a 15-year-old student says other players assaulted him twice in the locker room, the Montgomery County district attorney said. The coaches allegedly tried to cover up the attacks to save the season, the DA said.
Fans took advantage of deep discounts on Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers gear at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
After floodwaters ravaged homes in Quakertown, damaging priceless family memories, residents are pleading for help from borough officials and Gov. Josh Shapiro. Dan Snyder reports.