Is Black Friday The Best Day For Car Shopping?
A lot of people are taking advantage of Black Friday sales, but if you're in the market for a car, is today the best time to buy that as well?
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A lot of people are taking advantage of Black Friday sales, but if you're in the market for a car, is today the best time to buy that as well?
Did Thanksgiving grocery shopping drive you crazy? The crowds, long lines. Well 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan found a new shopping alternative that's convenient and guaranteed to save you time.
Mayor Michael Nutter announced on Wednesday that parking in Philadelphia during the holidays will be a lot cheaper.
From door busters to fantastic freebies are you ready to hit the mall this Thanksgiving weekend? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has you covered with the Black Friday game plan.
Toxic or dangerous toys can still be found on America's store shelves. That's according to the Pennsylvania Public Interest Research Group's 26th annual Trouble in Toyland report.
Some people are outraged at a major dishwasher manufacturer after reports the appliance can smoke, even catch fire, without warning. People are reporting it from all over the country, including here.
"It's hard to tell, just based on the noise a toy makes, whether or not it's going to pose a hazard," says Alana Miller of PennPIRG.
Do you wonder if you're being taken for a ride every time you have your car serviced by a mechanic? After all, it's not always easy determine the best auto repair shops from the worst.
"Thanksgiving Day used to be a 'demilitarized zone' for retailers," says Eric Karson of Villanova University, "because they of course realized their hardworking salespeople want to spend time with their families."
Just in time for holiday shopping, credit card companies are offering promotions to lure you into using their card for holiday gifts.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Will you be hosting a big dinner this year? Well you might be ready, but are your appliances?
Casino regulators down the shore have given a green light for construction of a so-called "boutique" casino that'll carry the "Hard Rock" name on the south end of the Atlantic City boardwalk.
It may have taken years, but this past week, the SEPTA Board finally signed off on a multi-million dollar contract to bring smartcards to the massive transit system.
Santa stopped by Macy's to help the store unveil its holiday window.
After a short closure for renovations, Shanes Candies reopens just in time for the holidays.
A Philadelphia start-up has found a creative way to help neighbors lease and rent parking spaces.
In Toy Test #5, Jim Donovan takes a look at the top stocking stuffers.
If one of your Thanksgiving Day guests is undergoing chemotherapy, you may be wondering what to serve for dinner.
How would you like to save money on your grocery bill? Who wouldn't! Well tonight 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan introduces us to a woman who really knows how to use coupons.
J.M. Smucker Co. is recalling thousands of 16-ounce jars of its Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Chunky because of possible salmonella contamination.
In Toy Test #4, Jim Donovan takes a look at some top toys under $20.
Don't have any plans this weekend? If a tight budget is preventing you and your family from having fun, we may have found a solution. From shows to tours, 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan shows the latest way to save on entertainment.
Jim Donovan has the top games in Toy Test #3.
With just a little more than a week to go, the holiday shopping season will soon upon us. But as you're making your lists and checking them twice, 3 On Your Side finds that one big retailer has a big problem on its hands.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, officials said.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Kensington High School students will start the school year at a temporary Northeast Philadelphia location after asbestos concerns forced the school to relocate from its usual building.
The Philadelphia Zoo is saying goodbye to its last African lion, Makini, who died after a battle with advanced arthritis. He was 17 years old.
Cheltenham police said they received multiple reports of an aggressive coyote in the Wyncote section of Cheltenham Township.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, officials said.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
Numerous concerns have been raised in recent weeks about conditions in Townsends Inlet, off the southern tip of Sea Isle City.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
Crews are clearing debris and assessing damage after a powerful tornado ripped through Dover, Delaware, Thursday evening.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Dover shortly after 6 p.m.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Alec Bohm tripled in the 10th inning, driving in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night.
East Side Little League of West Chester is the latest team from the Philadelphia region to make the Little League Baseball World Series.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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."
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.
A back-to-school giveaway brought together young students and their families for a pizza party in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood.
Marlton, New Jersey, native LeRoy Homer Jr. was the first officer on Flight 93, which went down in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The New Jersey Attorney General's office is investigating a crash that happened Saturday morning at an Atlantic County gas station.
The 13th annual Philly 10K cuts right through the heart of South Philadelphia. Chilekasi Adele reports.
After some morning rain and fog moved out, Sunday kicks off a stretch of pleasant days with moderate temperatures and humidity in the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.