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Americans throw out 251 million tons of garbage every year, including everything from wasted food to electronics--about 1,600 pounds per person!
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Americans throw out 251 million tons of garbage every year, including everything from wasted food to electronics--about 1,600 pounds per person!
With gas prices continuing to climb, you may be looking to trade in your old clunker for something newer and more fuel efficient.
Megan DeSmedt of the organization PennPIRG calls the US House-passed spending resolution "wrongheaded" and hopes that the Senate will take a different path.
The loss leaves about 41,000 working people in Pennsylvania looking for affordable health insurance.
At Community College of Philadelphia, US labor secretary Hilda Solis (far left) addressed a gathering of community college presidents from across the East Coast.
They say nothing is certain in life but death and taxes. This year, thanks to some last minute changes by Congress, you could be saving a bundle!
State Director for PennPirg, Megan DeSmedt says they lobbied long and hard for the laws that are currently on the books and they may have to go back to Congress to rally to keep them.
Are you looking to get the most for your money when you shop for groceries? Well, you may want to do more than just compare supermarket circulars. Chances are that you could get deep discounts on some of your favorite food items at your local drug store too.
You and your leashed pet will be able to take in all the sights this weekend (starting Friday) at a huge pet expo at the Valley Forge Convention Center.
The rebellion in Libya has caused another big spike in oil prices this week, pushing gasoline prices in our region ever higher.
They claim they can reduce the debt that you owe to the I.R.S. to a fraction of the amount. But are the claims made by tax debt relief companies too good to be true?
Does it seem like you're running out of your favorite toothpaste quicker than before? Or maybe it seems like your family is eating more ice cream than usual. That may not be the case at all. A growing trend may be to blame.
A spokesman for the IRS says make sure you know who you're dealing with when filing your taxes on the Internet because scammers are out there trying to steal personal information.
Debt collection harassment is on the rise! That's according to the most recent findings from the Federal Trade Commission. As 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan reports, it's illegal and if it happens to you, you need to know your rights.
Montgomery Township police have arrested a Philadelphia contractor who they say had been on the run since last fall after ripping off customers who hired him to "green" their homes.
As 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, wine connoisseurs are joining a growing group of bargain hunters.
Three Pathmark stores and seven Superfresh supermarkets will close within two months, putting nearly 600 union members out of work.
Ok, so you've given up expensive lattes in exchange for home brewed coffee. You're packing lunch instead of buying and maybe you're doing your manicures at home. Yet you still can't keep your money from disappearing.
Have you ever done a search for yourself on the web? Most people are shocked to learn what information about them is available on them online.
Do you prefer points or getting cash-back? When it comes to reward cards, most sound like a great deal.
Claim Your Cash! Thousands of people in our area are owed millions of dollars in unclaimed cash and property. Are you one of them?
Buying a used car could mean buying someone else's problems. That's why it's important to check out a car's history. But even a car with a great report card, could still have a hidden history.
When it comes to his iPhone, Sam Rifkin has had some bad luck. And without insurance, that bad luck can be expensive.
Despite the economic challenges of the past two and a half years, Mayor Nutter told the business community that investment is flowing again, and they're working everyday to create jobs.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth parade.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he rammed his car into a police vehicle in Juniata Park during an illegal car meetup Sunday morning, authorities said.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth parade.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he rammed his car into a police vehicle in Juniata Park during an illegal car meetup Sunday morning, authorities said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth parade.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he rammed his car into a police vehicle in Juniata Park during an illegal car meetup Sunday morning, authorities said.
The sounds of drums, spoken word performances and celebration filled Germantown Avenue for the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival.
Workers at a Sheraton hotel in Philadelphia are on strike during one of the busiest summers in recent years.
At least three people died in shootings over the weekend in Philadelphia, and multiple other people were hurt, police say.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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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.
The Juneteenth parade featured dancing, a marching band and dozens of floats that honored a pivotal moment in our nation's history.
Tammie Souza has everything you need to know about Monday's severe storms. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
An unruly passenger apparently bit a fellow flyer on an American Airlines flight as it approached Philadelphia on Sunday, according to the pilot of the plane.
JD Vance and other U.S. negotiators were in the same room as Iranian officials at a resort in Switzerland on Sunday, a rare face-to-face meeting as the two countries launched a 60-day sprint to negotiate over the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
A New Jersey man died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway Saturday night, police said.