Philadelphia Says Radioactive Water Not Related To Japan Events
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.
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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.
A survey from Priceline.com indicates that the "stay-cation" is out and more people want to go away on vacation this year.
The same time of year when many of us engage in the ritual of spring cleaning around the house is good for sprucing up your finances too.
Have you ever seen those protection plans offered by credit card companies that promise to help with bills when you're faced with illness or unemployment? Sounds like a great safety net right? Well, 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan finds they don't always provide you with the security you need.
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.
