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Is the high price at the gas pump giving you sticker shock? Despite economic concerns, SUV sales are thriving. So what's a penny-wise driver to do? 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice on how to find models with the best mileage.
Amtrak has joined the social media movement and is now tweeting about major problems.
Did you ever buy a loaf of bread at the supermarket only to have it get stale just a few days later? Well 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds there may be a way to make sure you get the freshest bread on the shelf.
Authorities recently recovered iPods, phone cases, GPS units, and a camera from a car that was suspected to be connected to a string of vehicle break-ins that spanned several neighborhoods in the township last year.
If you're like most people, you probably do the majority of your grocery shopping at one supermarket. But is that really the best store for you?
Some area homeowners at risk of losing their homes rallied today at Philadelphia City Hall to try to stop what's expected to be one of the city's largest sheriff's sales next month.
Springtime is prom season. If you're a parent of a teenage girl you know what that means, spending money on everything from hair and makeup to shoes and that all important prom dress. But as always, Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan is on your side and tells about a dress sale that will be difficult to pass up.
There is high anxiety in Japan over the safety of their water and food supplies, amid the prolonged nuclear power plant crisis.
Going to a Phillies game this year can be exciting, tasty, and (dare we say) healthy all at once.
The chairman of the Liquor Control Board, P.J. Stapleton, says business at the wine kiosks was strong before machine problems caused a shut down just before Christmas.
Tastykakes are making a comeback at the Phillies' ballpark this season.
Radiation protection expert compares radiation on cars to dust on a desk.
Spring is here. Are you ready to shed the bulky clothes and get back in shape? 3-On Your Side wants to help. Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds out which fitness centers are rated highest by their customers and gives you exclusive access to the results.
It's a deal worth $39 billion dollars and will create the largest cell phone company in the United States.
A couple of deadly inter-city commuter bus crashes in the northeastern US earlier this month has focused a lot of attention on the safety of those buses. Here in Pennsylvania, state police have been actively involved in motor coach inspections for the last three years.
This special issue contains profiles of 250 vehicles, says auto editor Jonathan Linkov. "The manufacturers that have small cars that are available are going to be the ones who win out because when prices go up to $4, $5 a gallon people do flock into the small cars."
Sometime in late May, the shop at Broad and Chestnut will be closing. It's one of about 200 stores on the company chopping block.
Imagine the thought of missing your son's wedding because you can't prove your identity. That's what happened to one Philadelphia woman who was trapped in a red tape nightmare. That is until she called 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan.
The effects of the devastation in Japan are expected to have a major economic impact worldwide as the story continues to unfold. Since Japan is a leading manufacturer of everything from cars to electronics, 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at how the disaster is expected to effect supply and prices here in the United States.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been awarded a major grant to fight a big problem.
New Jersey may soon get rid of most of the regulations now governing the cable TV and telecommunications industry and consumer advocates are none too thrilled about it.
Imagine your bank sharing details about the purchases you made with your credit or debit card. After all, they know exactly what you bought.
The terrifying pictures of the disaster in Japan have many Americans wanting to help. Unfortunately, con-artists are counting on that.
Apple's new "iPad 2" goes on sale at 5 PM today, and those who want to be the first on their block to have one have been lining up at area Apple computer stores.
When is a sale too good to pass up? When it's a bankruptcy sale of course! Or is it? 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds that as one book seller begins a new chapter.
The public pool at 16th and Montgomery streets is back open after being closed since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family identified the victim as retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient John Garchinsky after a fast-moving fire destroyed four homes in Lansdale on Friday.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
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 public pool at 16th and Montgomery streets is back open after being closed since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family identified the victim as retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient John Garchinsky after a fast-moving fire destroyed four homes in Lansdale on Friday.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
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 New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
The public pool at 16th and Montgomery streets is back open after being closed since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family identified the victim as retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient John Garchinsky after a fast-moving fire destroyed four homes in Lansdale on Friday.
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.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
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.
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.
Splash, after splash, after splash. Sights and sounds that haven't been heard at the Fletcher Amos Playground Pool in North Philadelphia since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan Snyder reports.
When you head to a game, repping your favorite team is all part of the experience. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have plenty of merch to choose from, but they also take things up a notch with specialty jerseys and hats throughout the season. Siafa Lewis shows us some of their coolest designs.
A massive fire in a Lansdale neighborhood consumed four homes and claimed the life of one man. Those who knew the man were stunned and overwhelmed with emotion. Our Joe Holden has the latest developments.
CBS Philadelphia's Siafa Lewis speaks to Chris "Tank" Adamson, the new manager at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, infielder and outfielder Otto Kemp and Relief pitcher Lou Trivino III ahead of the game.
A fire broke out at adjoining homes on Andover Road in Lansdale on Friday.