3 On Your Side: Trouble In Toyland
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.
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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.
In Toy Test part 2, Jim Donovan takes a look at noisy toys.
Are your kids making their lists and checking them twice? With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, you may be wondering which toys are naughty and which are nice!
Money is tight these days for many people. So an unexpected expense or emergency can be financially devastating. Often getting a loan is one solution, but 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan warns, you better do your homework first.
When a Coatesville woman found out she was accused of wrongdoing and facing almost $1000 in fines, she said, "I didn't do it!" but she needed help proving her innocence.
New polling data suggests most Pennsylvania residents are aware that they can choose a different electric supplier, and many are simply choosing not to switch.
The return of pretty nice summer weather will be here Friday in the Philadelphia region.
A Little Lambs Daycare worker was charged with abusing multiple children and allegedly deleting security footage to hide the evidence, according to a criminal complaint.
The owners of a popular spa in South Jersey say scammers are using their business to catfish people.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
The suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was also wanted on a child sexual abuse warrant, police said.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
The return of pretty nice summer weather will be here Friday in the Philadelphia region.
A Little Lambs Daycare worker was charged with abusing multiple children and allegedly deleting security footage to hide the evidence, according to a criminal complaint.
The owners of a popular spa in South Jersey say scammers are using their business to catfish people.
A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Thousands of jobs in Delaware County would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.
The suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was also wanted on a child sexual abuse warrant, police said.
Police said in recent weeks Honda models have been targeted in neighborhoods along I-95 from South Philadelphia to the northeast.
The owners of a popular spa in South Jersey say scammers are using their business to catfish people.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Derek Reid was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in connection with the hit-and-run that killed Temple student Bryce Wolfe on June 24 on Kelly Drive.
Bill Kelly says Friday will be a nice summer day, but rain is set to hit the Philadelphia region Sunday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The spill took place at a commercial petroleum delivery facility, according to the Gloucester County Hazmat Response Unit.
The shooting on Bromley Court left Domincio Fuhrtz dead, officials said.
Nearly 20 homes in Nicetown were forced to have their water shut off because of the main break.