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.
Police sources say an officer shot a man in the city's Kensington section on Saturday morning.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The region will likely end up getting a few inches of rain by the end of the Memorial Day weekend.
Most were hoping for sunny skies this holiday weekend, but they aren't going let this weather rain on their parade.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Police sources say an officer shot a man in the city's Kensington section on Saturday morning.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital will reopen Saturday, days after a power outage forced evacuations and a temporary closure.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The region will likely end up getting a few inches of rain by the end of the Memorial Day weekend.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
Police sources say an officer shot a man in the city's Kensington section on Saturday morning.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Police are investigating a set of skeletal remains found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital will reopen Saturday, days after a power outage forced evacuations and a temporary closure.
The iconic vacation destination is ringing in the big milestone year and paying homage to the resort's rich history.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
The search for a missing swimmer in Ocean City has transitioned to a recovery mission on Thursday, police said.
Visit Atlantic City says millions of dollars have been spent on advertising encouraging families to create memory-making moments down the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
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.
It is going to be a wet Saturday, basically a washout. The same is true for the first half of Sunday with chances it will taper off for the afternoon. Precipitation is more scattered on Monday, but there's still a chance of a stray shower or storm. A day late and dollar short, nice weather returns for the return to work on Tuesday, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
The head of Jefferson Health said staff worked all night to evacuate people from Jefferson Methodist Hospital after a power outage Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Saturday morning, the hospital reopened now that power is restored, Ray Strickland reports.
Though the holiday weekend is off to a damp start across the Philadelphia area, people are still making the most of it at the Jersey Shore. Ray Strickland reports.
Philadelphia police are investigating three shootings with multiple victims that happened across the city on Friday night into Saturday morning.
The steady showers will hang around through Saturday night before beginning to let up through midday on Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.