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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.
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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.
Hiring a quality moving company can literally and figuratively take a load off your shoulders.
Do your kids have a cell phone? Well more and more children are asking to get connected at a younger and younger age.
Do you have hard water in your home? Maybe your not even sure. One sign could be plumbing troubles caused by mineral build up clogging your pipes.
While a diamond may last forever, your memories likely won't -- if you save them on a hard drive, CD, or DVD. But there's a new disc hitting stores this fall that promises to keep your data for a thousand years or more.
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Wednesday in the Navy Yard Corporate Center on the site of what will be the new headquarters for a pharmaceutical company.
Does the tight economy have you skipping out on routine car maintenance? Well in some cases that could cost you more down the road.
"The benefit would be higher energy efficiency, so you get more output power for the amount of energy that you're putting into the laser," explains Prof. Pritpal Singh of Villanova University.
For most college students, it's the first time that they'll be managing their finances on their own. But with so many people living under a dorm roof, it's important to make sure personal information stays safe and avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.
South Jersey's first medical marijuana farm is being set up in a rural portion of Burlington County.
ReStore is Habitat for Humanity's 19,000 square foot outlet in Kensington, sort of Goodwill meets Home Depot.
The Internal Revenue Service has decided to cut taxpayers in certain New Jersey counties a break in filing their taxes and quarterly payments, because of Hurricane Irene.
Technology could be poised to take a big bite out of the cost of college. Though you would think that'd be a good thing, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that many Americans aren't willing to give up the traditional halls of higher learning just yet.
With the program floundering due to a host of problems, Pennsylvania's auditor general says the Liquor Control Board needs to make dramatic improvements to its wine kiosks in supermarkets – or pull the plug on the experiment.
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.