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The price of electricity is dropping in our area. But why is that the case?
Executive Director Charles Croce says the first gallery offers an overview of the city's 300 year history, using an inventive combination of historic objects and first person narratives from contemporary Philadelphians.
As Atlantic City prepares to open its 12th casino on Memorial Day weekend another is seeking to reinvent itself and target the less-than-high stakes gambler.
They've been around for centuries, catering to people who need money fast. Long before there were banks and ATM machines, pawn shops were the answer.
This weekend love will be in the air as many celebrate Valentine's day a few days early, including brides-to-be.No matter what shape the economy is in, the cost of getting married doesn't come cheap.
A landmark $25 billion settlement with the nation's top mortgage lenders was hailed by government officials Thursday as long-overdue relief for victims of foreclosure abuses. But consumer advocates countered that far too few people will benefit.
Comcast's "Internet Essentials" is restricted to certain low-income families, but cuts the cost of getting online to $9.95/month.
The Internet mega-retailer Amazon.com is looking to set up shop in New Jersey -- a move that could mean big bucks to the state in the long term.
In this tough economy it seems that everyone is looking for ways to save. So it's no surprise that the popularity of dollar stores are the rise.
Big chain stores can be found in practically every large strip mall and shopping center in America, and each offers a different experience for shoppers. But how do they all stack up?
Do you get a lot of credit card offers in the mail? If you're a small business owner, you may see even more of them coming your way.
A Jersey shore realtor received a number of phone calls last week about a home she had listed for rent this summer. That doesn't seem unusual, but it drew attention because the rent posted was half of what it was supposed to be.
If you own a home in New Jersey, you have or soon will receive that green postcard indicating the tax assessed value of the property.
Thanks to a grant from Petsmart Charities, the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees is offering free spay/neuter services for cats in several South Jersey communities.
With budget cuts and layoffs across the board, at times teachers in local districts may feel rather unappreciated. But there is one spot in Center City where teachers are appreciated every day.
Comcast is expanding its effort to help low-income families get online.
As 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, one form of payment could save you money, and in many cases, all you have to do is ask.
When buying a new car, truck or SUV, how much consideration do you give to the mileage claims? At least one driver found that what the mileage promised may not be what you actually get. She took her car maker to court, and she won.
It's been an unseasonably mild winter so far and that means less money coming out of your wallets to heat your home.
Carmakers are showing off some of that tech at the Philadelphia International Auto Show, which runs through February 5th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Finding a job is tough enough. Imagine finally getting that job, working for weeks, but not getting paid. That's what happened to a New Jersey man and many others all over the country.
Do you feel like every time you turn around there is another fee to pay or a cost that you're held responsible for? You're not alone.
Dave Schrader, spokesman for the local Red Cross, says the organization has responded to a handful of calls within the past month -- the most recent one when carbon monoxide fumes chased a family from their home on Wednesday night in Coatesville.
Workers at the Goodwill store in Pennsauken, NJ were furiously unpacking bridal gowns and organizing them in preparation for their fourth annual Valentine's Bridal Sale Extravaganza, on February 11th.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.
A suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was arrested Thursday, police said.
Police said in recent weeks Honda models have been targeted in neighborhoods along I-95 from South Philadelphia to the northeast.
A 38-year-old woman was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend in Winslow Township, Camden County officials said.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
Cheltenham High School canceled the 2026 football season due to the hazing investigation involving multiple students and coaches.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.
A suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was arrested Thursday, police said.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.
A suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was arrested Thursday, police said.
Police said in recent weeks Honda models have been targeted in neighborhoods along I-95 from South Philadelphia to the northeast.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
A 38-year-old woman was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend in Winslow Township, Camden County officials said.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
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.
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.
State Sen. Art Haywood said he plans to push the Pennsylvania legislature to strengthen the mandatory reporting law after a grand jury investigation found a 15-year-old Cheltenham High School football player was assaulted twice in the locker room. Four coaches are accused of covering up the attacks.
A Philadelphia woman is out nearly $5,000 after her own camera captured alleged thieves leaving her Honda on crates. It was part of a trend Philadelphia police say is happening in neighborhoods along I-95 in South Philly. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden has the details.
The University of Valley Forge in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, announced it will suspend operations at the end of the summer 2026 semester.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio held court for his first press conference of training camp and addressed the team's biggest position battle: safety. CBS News Philadelphia's Siafa Lewis reports.
A 19-month investigation reveals a recent uptick in Trenton Police Department use-of-force incidents, even as leaders tout new state accreditation following a federal DOJ probe.