Jay Lloyd's Getaway: Winter Fun While Earning A Living
Now is the time to make a winter dream come true for anyone who just can't get enough of skiing and snowboarding. Jay Lloyd describes how you can work and play at the same time.
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Now is the time to make a winter dream come true for anyone who just can't get enough of skiing and snowboarding. Jay Lloyd describes how you can work and play at the same time.
We've all heard horror stories where someone gives a contractor a $5,000 down payment and then never hears from them again. An important part of a home improvement project is the down payment.
Experts point out that throwing pharmaceuticals in the trash or down the toilet can contaminate landfills and wastewater with biologically active chemicals.
Imagine being able to play an Atlantic City slot machine on your Smartphone.
Have you ever had the power go out in your home and when it comes back on you find out your television or computer doesn't work? In this week's Angie's List, Jim Donovan explains what you should know about protecting your electronics from power surges.
The cost of food is way up this year and if the trend continues we could see the biggest annual increase in three decades.
"Credit unions operate their financial services through banks, so the banks will charge the credit unions the higher fees and guess what? The credit unions are going to pass them on to you." finance professor Christopher Coyne says.
City Council is moving to stop the city's Records Department from making police accident reports readily available to those who pay a flat fee because some have misused the private information.
When it comes to banking it seems everything is automated these days. We pay our bills online, and can even open accounts without speaking to another human being. So is customer service a thing of the past? 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at bank customer service beyond the ATM.
These days, we use our cell phones for all kinds of things, from searching the web to watching movies. Things like texts and emails are common services for typical phone plans. But if you're traveling, don't assume they're part of the package or, as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan found, you may be in for one expensive wake up call.
The Powerball pool of white balls will shrink from 39 to 35, increasing the odds of winning. Ticket prices will rise from $1 to $2.
It's the latest question car buyers are being asked these days, do you want a "prepaid maintenance plan"? These are not extended warranties. Instead these plans cover routine kinds of service to your car.
Are you in the market for a new job? Don't be surprised if future interviews are a bit unconventional. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, more and more employers are using webcams to screen potential job candidates.
A new agreement by the wireless companies and the federal government should lessen the dread of opening your phone bill.
This past week's rejection of a medical marijuana dispensing facility in Maple Shade has left some to suggest communities asked to play host to one may not want it in their backyard.
To get excited about a loss may sound crazy, but September's drop of .6 percent has analysts like Joe Weinert at the Spectrum Gaming Group feeling cautiously optimistic about Atlantic City's casinos.
Citizens Bank was experiencing some technical difficulties for several hours Friday.
Think about how much stuff you own, and how little you use some of it. Wouldn't it be nice to make some money on your stuff while it's sitting around? As 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, these days, it's easier than ever.
We've all been there. The phone rings during dinner, or when you're putting the kids to bed, and it's a telemarketer.
They're sold often in cute, coordinating nursery sets. But do crib bumpers pose a safety risk to babies? That question is being asked by more and more lawmakers across the country. Some experts say crib bumpers can suffocate babies if their heads get near the padded guards and they can't move away. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, some parents are still buying them, despite the risks.
First, it was happening in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Now, Blackberry users in the United States are having big problems getting e-mail and instant messages.
Many big chain stores are helping cash-strapped customers by reviving an old-time payment policy, the layaway plan.
"Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the staple of a tradition in America that just won't quit," says Tom Kennedy, an agribusiness expert at Delaware Valley College.
It's that time of year again: unwelcome pests looking to make your home their home for winter.
"They did what customers did not want, and the customers stood up, fought back, and the company backed down," says tech analyst Jeff Kagan.
Montco's Victus Sports is constantly working on custom bats, with some surprises planned for the U.S' 250th anniversary, the All-Star Game and more.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
Two teenage boys have been given probation after using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates.
The weather for the Philadelphia Phillies' home opener on Thursday will be nice and warm.
The Philadelphia Phillies will begin the 2026 season on Thursday vs. the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
The weather for the Philadelphia Phillies' home opener on Thursday will be nice and warm.
Montco's Victus Sports is constantly working on custom bats, with some surprises planned for the U.S' 250th anniversary, the All-Star Game and more.
Two teenage boys have been given probation after using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates.
The Philadelphia Phillies will begin the 2026 season on Thursday vs. the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.
Montco's Victus Sports is constantly working on custom bats, with some surprises planned for the U.S' 250th anniversary, the All-Star Game and more.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
A lottery ticket worth $730,000 was sold in Delaware County Tuesday.
Khumbie, a red panda at the Philadelphia Zoo, has died. He had cancer, according to the zoo.
It's a trend happening nationally, but some Philadelphia police districts are reporting zero murders going back to Jan. 1.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A worker was rescued after he had a medical emergency while inspecting a water tower in Florence Township, New Jersey, police say.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
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.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
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.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
The Philadelphia Phillies will begin the 2026 season on Thursday vs. the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
Staff at Citizens Bank Park are hard at work making sure the ballpark is ready for the new season
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.
It's going to be a beautiful day for baseball at Citizens Bank Park! Expect a breezy but sunny first pitch with temperatures hovering around 76 degrees at 4:15 p.m.
Police are investigating after antisemitic and racist graffiti was left at a bank in Springfield, Delaware County.
The New Era Phillies Team Store is fully renovated and is now cashless like the rest of Citizens Bank Park. Wakisha Bailey walks through every inch of the massive new space, trying on a few different Phillies outfits along the way.
Six Flags is converting part of its Great Adventure amusement park in New Jersey into Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk, a new area that will make it feel like you're at the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new law banning ICE agents from wearing masks while working in the Garden State. But the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, says agents will not be following this law. Sherrill says the state is prepared to defend the law in court. Brandon Goldner reports.