3 On Your Side: Baby Registry Advice
When it comes to baby registries, experts say skip the teddy bears and keep more money in your wallet! 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice for new parents and for gift-givers.
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When it comes to baby registries, experts say skip the teddy bears and keep more money in your wallet! 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice for new parents and for gift-givers.
The American Public Transportation Association looked at both performance statistics and customer surveys before making its decision.
If you need to have coolant added to your air conditioner this summer, brace yourself, you might be in for a shock. In this week's Angie's List report, Jim Donovan explains how fixing that leak could cost you more than it has in years past.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has decided to file a lawsuit against the maker of "Buckyballs" a popular magnetic desk toy, following a years-long investigation.
In addition to the usual hazardous items such as paint, solvents, batteries, oil, and flammable liquids, there were dozens and dozens of TV monitors, personal computers, and printers.
As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, when it comes time to ditch your old phone, the safeguards many of us take to protect our information just aren't good enough.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice that many households can use to plan for emergencies, retirement and more.
There had been concerns that the yellow lights were timed to meet federal rules, not the slightly different ones called for in a five-year pilot program for the cameras.
We're used to seeing internet scams in our e-mail, but did you know that internet scams can also start with a phone call? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has a warning tonight.
Peg Perego strollers have been recalled because children can become trapped and strangled between the trays inside of the strollers.
Closing out a credit card can put a big dent in your credit score if you're not careful.
In this week's Angie's List report, Jim Donovan explains why it's key you do your homework when it comes to subcontractors.
Produce prices in our area have been stable this summer and should remain stable until locally grown produce is gone.
Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about websites that are analyzing your online activity and assigning you a social media score.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that in some cases unsubscribing may have the opposite effect of what you intended.
Dr. Vivian Greenberg calls a plan to provide abortions off-site "unacceptable," and says it's not a safe option -- especially for doctors.
Brian Kelly says maximizing these programs takes more strategy than a swipe of the card at the grocery store or gas pump.
Summer is prime time for big concerts and big games. But not reading the fine print on a ticket, or getting caught up in a scam, can leave fans on the outside looking in. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some important advice for ticket buyers.
African-American homebuyers may be eligible for some cash, under the settlement of a multi-state "reverse redlining" complaint against Wells Fargo.
There is a warning today for parents about a product that's found in many homes and may pose a hidden risk: baby monitors. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has the details and tells us how the federal government and manufacturers are taking action.
Have you been told the president wants to help pay some of your bills? Don't believe it, warn consumer experts.
Jay Lloyd, a US Coast Guard veteran, has some tips that you won't find in the safety manuals.
Area low-income seniors are eligible for vouchers to help them buy local fruits and veggies.
More and more seniors are deciding to live at home longer than they have in the past. But often that decision requires some work around the house to make sure it's safe.
Organizers say more than 3,100 events have been registered in the U.S., with more than 9 million people expected to participate.
Philadelphia is shutting down streets on Saturday ahead of a large rally on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
After an unseasonably cold Saturday, warmer temperatures will return to the Philadelphia area next week.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
Organizers say more than 3,100 events have been registered in the U.S., with more than 9 million people expected to participate.
Multiple road closures and parking restrictions will go into effect on Saturday, March 28, for the scheduled "No Kings" rally and march in Center City, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is shutting down streets on Saturday ahead of a large rally on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
After an unseasonably cold Saturday, warmer temperatures will return to the Philadelphia area next week.
Philadelphia is shutting down streets on Saturday ahead of a large rally on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. for about a month this summer.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Temperatures will feel like the 20s and 30s in the Philadelphia area on Saturday, but a warm workweek is ahead. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
A new app called "Access Philly" is designed to help residents, community groups and businesses be prepared for Philadelphia's 250 celebrations.
A high school basketball coach in New Jersey has been making a difference and working hard to develop the next generation of ballers for over half a century. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
CBS News Philadelphia New Jersey reporter Ryan Hughes has the details on the effort to get beaches at the Jersey Shore ready for the summer.
Body camera video shows the moments first responders rushed to the rescue after an explosion at an industrial facility in Logan Township, New Jersey, earlier this month.