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New fees from some big banking names have some consumers fired up. The good news is that there are other options and strategies to keep more money in your wallet.
We all know clipping coupons and buying sale items can help us save money. But many of us don't have time to do the legwork it takes to find the best deal.
The rumors were wrong, but Apple is betting you'll still want their new iPhone.
Are you having problems paying your mortgage? You're not alone. Over 35,000 Wells Fargo and Wachovia customers in our region are 30 days or more behind in their payments.
If you do the grocery shopping in your house, chances are you pay attention to expiration and sell-by dates. But those dates on the packaging don't always mean the same thing, and as 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, you could be tossing good stuff away.
A summit earlier this week in Montgomery County gave local police a lesson on what's being called high-tech pick-pocketing.
At a time when many retailers are struggling to stay afloat, a local, family-owned operation that's been around for more than four decades is expanding into the western suburbs.
The local chapter of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees are striking and a Kimmel Center spokesperson says all of Saturday's shows are canceled at the Kimmel Center, Merriam Theatre and the Academy of Music.
Is your house in need of insulation? Even if you think it's well insulated, it's a good idea to check it before the cold air moves in. If it's not done thoroughly, you could be losing money.
There's nothing spooky for retailers about their Halloween spending forecast. Americans are more willing to spend on tricks and treats this year than last, and 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that could provide stores some clues about the upcoming holiday season.
The senior citizen advocacy group "AARP" and the Mayor's Commission on Aging are surveying various Philadelphia intersections to determine how safe they are for the city's 50+ population.
The number of people using coupons has reached an all time high with some people even buying and selling coupons online. But as 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan tells us, there's now calls for big changes in what's become an extreme coupon craze.
Amazon raised the stakes in the high tech wars today when it introduced a new tablet computer—giving Apple some serious competition.
It's being described as one of the deadliest food outbreaks in the US in more than a decade: at least 13 people in eight states have died after eating contaminated cantalopes.
The web-retailing giant Amazon has launched a direct assault on Apple's dominance in the tablet computer market.
In this tough economy you might not be willing to splurge on shopping trips or going out to dinner. But what if you had free gift certificates? 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan shows you how you can get your hands on an entire pack of gift cards, simply by having a birthday.
America's love of fast food is taking a hit in this slow economy. A recent survey shows some customers are scaling back trips to fast food restaurants by as much as 20 percent. As a result 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that many chains are offering eye popping deals to keep customers coming through the doors.
OnStar has made a U-turn on a policy that raised privacy concerns among former customers and led to calls from lawmakers for a federal investigation.
Organizers say seniors need to know that a scammer could be lurking on the other end of the phone, or online, or even sorting through their trash.
During this summit in Cohshohocken, they were also hearing about an emerging technology that's enabling the equivalent of high-tech pickpocketing.
So do you enjoy renting movies? Well the video rental wars are heating up! As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us, Netflix has split, Blockbuster has made a new deal, and consumers are left wondering which service will give them the most bang for their buck.
Ride the rails, buy a cup of coffee, all with the wave of your hand. Tap and go technology has been around for several years now, but PATCO is now hoping to simplifying things. 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan is here to explain.
The trauma center at Paoli Hospital is the first in Pennsylvania to participate in an expanding program aimed at getting vital information into the hands of first responders to auto accidents.
AAA says prices are down almost $0.10 a gallon in just the past week and almost $0.50 lower than prices in early May.
As the Rocky Statue moves inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a new conversation is emerging outside the iconic steps: whether a real-life champion should take its place.
The Parxview Hotel in Bensalem celebrated its grand opening on March 26, 2026.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility for parole for second-degree murder convictions are unconstitutional.
The doors have reopened at the former DoubleTree in Plymouth Meeting for a public liquidation sale, where nearly everything inside the building is up for grabs.
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.
As the Rocky Statue moves inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a new conversation is emerging outside the iconic steps: whether a real-life champion should take its place.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility for parole for second-degree murder convictions are unconstitutional.
The doors have reopened at the former DoubleTree in Plymouth Meeting for a public liquidation sale, where nearly everything inside the building is up for grabs.
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.
As the Rocky Statue moves inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a new conversation is emerging outside the iconic steps: whether a real-life champion should take its place.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility for parole for second-degree murder convictions are unconstitutional.
The doors have reopened at the former DoubleTree in Plymouth Meeting for a public liquidation sale, where nearly everything inside the building is up for grabs.
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 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.
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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.
AJ Tantala, a teacher at Samuel Everitt School in Levittown, Bucks County, is a die-hard Phillies fan who needed a kidney transplant and recently found a donor after sharing his story on billboards across the area and with CBS News Philadelphia. Our Krystle Rich was there live with AJ's family and colleagues as he got surprised with Phillies tickets!
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.