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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.
Shoppers are ditching those plastic loyalty reward cards and going high tech! As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, some are taking advantage of a growing number of stores and apps that are getting creative on how customers earn discounts and free stuff.
Sand, sun and surf. The things we love about the beach can wreak havoc on our electronic devices. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice to keep your gadgets safe.
On Monday, hundreds of thousands of people around the world could be knocked off the internet because of a malicious computer virus. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan shows you how to check to see if your computer is infected.
Amidst record-breaking heat, the forecast is calling for more severe storms on Saturday and Sunday in South Jersey and Delaware, and Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva warn residents to be prepared.
Summer is always a busy time for car dealers. Last month auto sales jumped 22 percent compared to a year ago. Many of these new cars are loaded with new technology. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, learning how to use it can take you down a bumpy road.
In Washington D.C. today, President Obama signed a $105 billion transportation bill. As strange as it may sound, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us that this bill signing will come as welcome news to many college students, too.
There may be no more irritating sound in the world than the rumbling of a neighbor's generator when your power is out. But it is possible to make it more tolerable with a little generator etiquette.
A bill to expand the use of red light cameras to catch traffic violators in Pennsylvania is on its way to the governor's desk to be signed into law.
What started as a college senior project to help the visually impaired is now available in the Google Play market – the Android app store.
A toothache could ruin a vacation, and an area dentist offers remedies to prevent tooth trauma.
Nyree Dardarian, who teaches at Drexel University's Department of Nutrition Sciences, says minor adjustments to what we eat will improve our resistance to the heat.
If you're a Verizon Wireless customer, listen up. We've got some good news and some bad news. The good news, beginning today you can buy one plan and use it on all your devices. The bad news? As Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us, if you want an unlimited plan you may be out of luck.
For months, when it rained, it poured into Barbara Davila's kitchen, bedroom and other parts of her house. The multiple leaks were due to roof damage related to Hurricane Irene.
Summer has officially arrived, and if your teen is having trouble finding a job, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds it may not be his or her fault.
From housekeepers to bellhops, tipping while on vacation can raise a lot of tricky questions, so 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan offers this advice.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Fire crews were called out to the 3200 block of Teesdale Street, just off Cottman Avenue, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
One in four Americans say they've encountered a fake profile or AI-generated bot online, according to new data from McAfee.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett will be laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Fire crews were called out to the 3200 block of Teesdale Street, just off Cottman Avenue, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
One in four Americans say they've encountered a fake profile or AI-generated bot online, according to new data from McAfee.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett will be laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
Fire crews were called out to the 3200 block of Teesdale Street, just off Cottman Avenue, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
One in four Americans say they've encountered a fake profile or AI-generated bot online, according to new data from McAfee.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett will be laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
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.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
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.
Aaron Nola is ready to get back to baseball, and so are the rest of the Philadelphia Phillies! Aaron joined our Janelle Burrell from BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater as pitchers and catchers reported for spring training today.
Spring training baseball is almost here: the Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater, Florida on Wednesday. Josh Sidorowicz has this story and other big headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
With Valentine's Day approaching, here's a reminder to be vigilant before falling for a romance scam online. AI is helping make these scams harder to spot, generating real-looking profiles that are anything but. Josh Sidorowicz has a preview of today's In Your Corner podcast with guest Tanyika Rickard of Chase Bank in Philadelphia.
Police in Middletown Township say too many drivers are speeding past stopped school buses, and have nearly hit students as they tried to cross the street. Drivers caught passing a stopped school bus could get a $300 fine
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett will be laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.