3-On Your Side: Shopping Apps Aren't Catching On
While there may be an app for just about everything these days. Have you used one to shop from your phone yet? Probably not.
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While there may be an app for just about everything these days. Have you used one to shop from your phone yet? Probably not.
So do you enjoy watching movies, but prefer to watch them at home instead of heading to a theater? 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells you about the latest way for you to watch big screen hits in your living room a lot sooner.
Hate to fly because you want to avoid things like lost luggage and crummy customer service? Well the Department of Transportation understands your pain and is taking action.
3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about a new way that parents can get what they need at a fraction of the cost.
As gas prices keep rising more and more people are stretching out their visits to the pump and that could lead to problems.
As 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan explains, more and more sites are starting up with the goal of helping others and using the power of social media to change lives.
Five states already have gas prices above $4 per gallon, and New York could join them early next week.
Parents and schools battling head lice are finding the critters are winning.
The incredible boom of texts and high tech apps are posing cyber risks that you need going to know about. How can you protect yourself from what could be wireless robbery? 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan has the details.
Banks are supposed to outline fees anytime a customer asks for a list, but a survey by the Public Interest Research Group found that's not always the case.
The Philadelphia Water Department is attempting to track down the source of radioactive iodine found by federal authorities in the drinking water supply drawn from the Schuylkill River.
Here's your chance to find beginner artists who may later go on to become world renowned.
There may be some new hope for families who risk losing their homes to foreclosure. As CBS 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us, Pennsylvania is now accepting applications so that they can get financial assistance to stay in their houses.
The Autism Expo was created by a special education teacher and became so popular over the years that the school district wanted to expand its offerings to all parents.
So-called "nanny cams" -- hidden cameras that can be installed in one's own home -- are becoming more popular as technology improves and prices go down.
With dogged determination, animal rights advocates watched on Thursday as a Philadelphia City Council committee approved a measure that puts some bite into the city's dog control laws.
If the federal government does shut down on Friday, some of Philadelphia's top tourist attractions will be closed to the public.
How much do you know about the home improvement contractors that you hire to do work around your home? 14,000 contractor complaints were received by the New Jersey Attorney General's office last year alone. 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that has prompted a state crackdown on contractors who are violating the law.
Everywhere you turn these days someone is watching, smart phones are recording people on the street, security cameras track your movement in stores. It seems that the only place you're safe from prying eyes is in the privacy of your own home. But as 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan finds, even there, someone could be watching.
With all the concern these days about wear and tear on airplanes, is there a way for travelers to learn how old that jetliner is, before they get on board?
Thanks to rising interest, thousands of people are attending a solar energy show, through tomorrow, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Today marks a year of life for a little sprout of a store, a beacon of green amid brick and concrete.
Everyday household products that smell like lemons, baby powder or pretty scents. But do they come with an ugly effect?
SEPTA held its first public information session on new payment systems in the works that could ultimately eliminate tokens and paper transfers.
Opening Day, the moment Phillies fans have been impatiently waiting for, is today. Citizens Bank Park will be packed, and most fans in attendance will be sporting some sort of Phillies fashion, which has a long and rich history.
The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Miguel Ovalles Ubri was sentenced to prison for his role in a shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that wounded six people.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32. The deal also contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
Lucas Bibro underwent open-heart surgery at Nemours for a congenital heart defect in 2020. Now, he'll throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' season opener vs. the Texas Rangers.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Miguel Ovalles Ubri was sentenced to prison for his role in a shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that wounded six people.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32. The deal also contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
Miguel Ovalles Ubri was sentenced to prison for his role in a shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that wounded six people.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cesar Chavez's face will soon be replaced with Dolores Huerta's in the mural on North 5th Street in Fairhill.
ICE agents were seen helping with TSA operations at Philadelphia International Airport, and their presence created a mixed reaction.
Firefighters got a fire on Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia under control Tuesday.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Two people were killed and two 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.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
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.
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.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32. The deal also contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
Lucas Bibro underwent open-heart surgery at Nemours for a congenital heart defect in 2020. Now, he'll throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' season opener vs. the Texas Rangers.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
Sixers forward Paul George is set to return Wednesday after a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a chilly Tuesday night.
On Saturday, July 11, the Delaware River Port Authority will host a 100th anniversary celebration for the Ben Franklin Bridge, which connects Philadelphia and Camden.
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies will begin their quest for a World Series title that has eluded them for nearly two decades. But on Opening Day, the Phils will get a boost from a local kid who made an impressive comeback.
Mural Arts Philadelphia will replace an image of Cesar Chavez with one of Dolores Huerta on a mural in the city's Fairhill section. The move follows sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
Two men were killed and two people were critically injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.