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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.
A survey finds that health care costs are expected to rise a bit less next year.
Upper Merion police say Dana Kearney was taken into custody in Willingboro, NJ, on charges that include operating a corrupt organization and deceptive and fraudulent business practices.
Unemployment is high, savings are low and you're struggling to make ends meet. But what if we told you that you could make some extra money doing things like sending texts, or listening to music?
When driving in a car, a child should certainly be considered precious cargo. But simply buying a car seat and strapping in your little one may not be enough to protect them.
It's part of the American dream: to buy a home and watch it increase in value. But that has changed dramatically in recent years.
Daily deal sites can save you money, but with more than 600 of them competing for your eyeballs, they can also end up wasting a lot of your time.
A disaster recovery center has opened in center city Philadelphia and will stay open, officials say, as long as necessary.
When many people head out today, it'll be with kids tucked into their car seats. At least, that's the hope, but a survey finds a lot of us are doing it wrong.
"Free! Great Escapes on the Underground Railroad" is a collection of 12 remarkable tales about slaves taking extraordinary steps to escape to freedom.
States in the northeast are facing a pumpkin shortage after Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches in the region.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey are now among at least seventeen states affected by a voluntary recall of cantaloupes.
Now that the summer travel season is over, there are plenty of bargains to be found on airfares. But are travelers searching for those deals in the right place? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan shares what one frequent flyer found after he did a bit of research.
The Pennsylvania attorney general's office says its agents and investigators are now deployed in the Philadelphia region and other areas hit by recent storms, keeping an eye out for scammers and price gouging.
Both counties are handing out free water test kits distributed by the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Some good news to report today for Pennsylvanians affected by Hurricane Irene and related flooding. Federal disaster assistance is now available.
Kyle Schwarber delivered a clutch two-run double, helping the Phillies clinch the final NL wild-card berth.
Atlantic City Beach Patrol officials say this weekend's nor'easter caused the worst beach erosion the city has seen since Hurricane Sandy.
The Phillies avoided a historic collapse and beat the Rays in the final game of the regular season to finally clinch a spot in the wild-card vs. the Braves.
The Phillies' final regular-season game on Sunday is set to start at 2:30 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
Atlantic City Beach Patrol officials say this weekend's nor'easter caused the worst beach erosion the city has seen since Hurricane Sandy.
Kyle Schwarber delivered a clutch two-run double, helping the Phillies clinch the final NL wild-card berth.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
The Phillies avoided a historic collapse and beat the Rays in the final game of the regular season to finally clinch a spot in the wild-card vs. the Braves.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A water pipe at a vacant property in South Philadelphia has been leaking for nearly a year, ruining a nearby business lot.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
Atlantic City Beach Patrol officials say this weekend's nor'easter caused the worst beach erosion the city has seen since Hurricane Sandy.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is breaking his silence a day after resigning from office.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two Middle Township police officers in Rio Grande on Friday, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.
Nine adults and a dog were rescued from flooded motel rooms in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as a nor'easter hits the East Coast Saturday, police said.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
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.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Kyle Schwarber delivered a clutch two-run double, helping the Phillies clinch the final NL wild-card berth.
The Phillies avoided a historic collapse and beat the Rays in the final game of the regular season to finally clinch a spot in the wild-card vs. the Braves.
The Phillies' final regular-season game on Sunday is set to start at 2:30 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days' rest, and the Phillies bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse and play for an NL wild-card berth on the last day of the season.
.A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 25, 2026.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Madonna was up for 13 awards at the 2026 VMAs — the most of any nominee on MTV's biggest night.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
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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.
The Phillies will play the Atlanta Braves in the wild-card Tuesday.
The nor'easter that battered the Jersey Shore is weakening and will move out of the region on Monday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
About a half-mile stretch north of Steel Pier in Atlantic City was hit particularly hard by the nor'easter.
New Jersey emergency management officials continue to keep an eye on the coastal flooding and erosion caused by this weekend's nor'easter.
PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares signs your cat could be sick and when to take your pet to the vet.