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Want to lower your real estate taxes? Who doesn't! Well if you live in Philadelphia, now's your chance. As 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan explains all you have to do is fill out a form.
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Want to lower your real estate taxes? Who doesn't! Well if you live in Philadelphia, now's your chance. As 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan explains all you have to do is fill out a form.
You like the way it looks and even haggle on the price, but that used car that you're thinking of buying may have a hidden hazard. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter finds, you won't be able to check by looking under the hood -- and no one is required to tell you!
Americans are expected to ring up billions of dollars in gift card purchases this holiday season. But all gift cards aren't created equal. So 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice so that gift card givers and recipients can get the most bang for the buck.
Vacations can be fun, but they don't always offer a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, especially if you pack your cell phone and laptop on the trip.
The administration has now completed its "due diligence" phase and will begin evaluating the bidders' business plans. Governor Corbett says privatizing Lottery management is still not a certainty.
Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves touched down at a mall in South Jersey Friday night.
Have power problems from the recent storms made you consider buying a generator? You're not alone. Most stores can't keep them in stock, but how do you know what will keep your lights on and your food fresh? 3 on Your Side's Jim Donovan breaks it down for you.
"Seems like a very risky propostion," says Drexel University economics professor Mark Stehr.
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and if you haven't ordered your fresh turkey yet, you might want to think about it.
Whether it's a night out with the family or an intimate dinner for two dining out these days doesn't always have to take a big bite out of your budget.
Do you consider gas mileage when buying a new car? Well, if you bought a Kia or Hyundai over the past few years, what you expected to get in mileage and what you'll actually get may be two different things.
As the clean-up from Hurricane Sandy is underway, many homeowners will have to hire help to get the job done. If you're among them, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has important information that you need to know.
Chase announced Sunday that it would extend its automatic fee waivers until Wednesday, Nov. 7th.
Change your smoke alarm batteries when you change your clocks, safety officials were urging Philadelphians.
"The state will bring in our agencies so you only have to go to one location to make claims," the governor explained.
Wegmans is recalling its Organic Spinach and Spring Mix salads because it may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
We've been calling the storm Hurricane Sandy, but governors up and down the east coast are now saying, not so fast! They say Sandy wasn't a hurricane, but instead a "post tropical cyclone." As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us, that may not seem like a big deal, but the difference in wording may save homeowners thousands of dollars as they clean up and start making repairs.
Danger from the storm didn't end when the wind and rain died down. Some injuries occur in the aftermath.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says you only have about four hours' grace on stuff in the fridge, but items in the freezer could last longer.
Thursday will be a fairly decent day to spend time outside in the Philadelphia region.
As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.
Honesty Hood died in a crash on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia last weekend. The crash also injured five others.
The FBI was investigating the Dane Fine Art gallery in Ardmore Wednesday.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cheltenham High School canceled the 2026 football season due to the hazing investigation involving multiple students and coaches.
Thursday will be a fairly decent day to spend time outside in the Philadelphia region.
As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.
Honesty Hood died in a crash on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia last weekend. The crash also injured five others.
The FBI was investigating the Dane Fine Art gallery in Ardmore Wednesday.
As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.
Honesty Hood died in a crash on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia last weekend. The crash also injured five others.
The FBI was investigating the Dane Fine Art gallery in Ardmore Wednesday.
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.
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 says Thursday will have some stray afternoon showers and a mix of sun and clouds. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation crews were at Lemon Hill starting restoration work, but some neighbors are concerned by the amount of damage and debris left behind.
The Eagles hit the practice field Wednesday for their first training camp practice, which follows an offseason filled with plenty of changes on offense.
A man was shot and killed in South Jersey Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
Gold and pink balloons floated into the sky in Chester Wednesday night in honor of Honesty Hood.