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Almost 25 million Americans are unemployed or under-employed and if you're one of them-you know just how tough this job market is. So it's critical that you always put your best foot forward. 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan tells us how you can best position yourself on your resume.
Penn bioethicist Art Caplan is criticizing the federal government for not informing the the public sooner about a salmonella outbreak apparently related to ground turkey.
The tough economy continues to pose problems for consumers. An annual round-up of the nation's top consumer complaints found that many are the same gripes we've seen in the past.
When it comes to home improvements, it's a good idea to focus on jobs that will give you the most return on your investment.
"We have lots of changes this year, including flash polls that we did around town. We also did some online polling this year," says Editor Tom McGrath.
How do you get everything you need for your child without spending a small fortune, especially now that many Philadelphia public and charter schools, like area Catholic schools, require students to wear uniform clothing?
A School District of Philadelphia educator offers some advice for parents who are already eyeing the "back to school" supply displays at local store.
Gina Gorski's children are fourteen, ten, nine, five, and three years old. How does she do it?
If your child headed for college for the first time, you are probably facing a daunting list of what they want to take. But perhaps they don't need as much as they think.
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As this latest heat wave begins, the last thing you need is for your central air conditioning to break down. Getting it fixed quickly is often easier said than done. 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan has information to help you out.
After speaking to the owner of Aloha Travel on Bristol Pike, Bensalem police say they are ending their investigation into the agency and a series of complaints against it that were posted online.
As lawmakers in Washington D.C. continue to argue about the federal budget and raising the government debt ceiling, you may be wondering what effect a government default may have on you. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains.
Are you in the market for a better job? Or maybe you're out of work and looking for an opportunity just to earn a living? With unemployment still high, many job-hunters can fall victim to scams.
Bensalem police say they are looking for the owner of a local travel agency after receiving several complaints from people who say the payments they made to the agency never went toward the booking of their vacation.
The political stalemate in Washington has left airlines unable to charge many taxes. You'd think that would be good news for travelers as it should make tickets cheaper.
Advocates for the disabled are filing a federal lawsuit to force the Philadelphia Parking Authority to provide accessible taxis to people who use wheelchairs.
It will be a busy day down at the sports complex with three events taking place.
The Philadelphia Union is set to go head to head with Real Madrid at Lincoln Financial Field in triple digit heat. The field just announced new measures that could help fans stay cool during the game.
One of New Jersey's few free beaches may not be free much longer.
Some area restaurants say they are seeing larger crowds for dinner because people don't want to fire up the oven in their home when the temperature is in the nineties.
The Belle's operators have not released any details, but an employee reached by phone at the operator's offices in Virginia has confirmed the cessation of operations.
The Internet can be a dangerous thing. Like when my boss sees a Japanese video explaining how to cool your hot car, and the boss says, 'Go try that!'
Organizers have announced a roster of 120 participants for this year's Restaurant Week. And now, more center city dining has a green side dish to go with it.
Sarah Burns, 77, has been taking advantage of the annual giveaway since the program's inception in 1999.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80's.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
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.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80's.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
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.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80's.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
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.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80's.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
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.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80's.
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.
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.
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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.
Monday is perfect for all outdoor activities. Skies will be mostly sunny and humidity levels low for this time of year. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A South Philadelphia taqueria is already back open after a driver crashed through the front of the restaurant early Saturday morning.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, Saturday morning. Alicia Roberts reports.
The evening will be quite nice too with clear skies and temperatures in the 70’s. Bill Kelly has the forecast.