Philly Consumer Group Warns Of Dangerous Holiday Toys
And now, PennPirg is promoting its new, interactive web site that is optimized for mobile users out shopping for toys.
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And now, PennPirg is promoting its new, interactive web site that is optimized for mobile users out shopping for toys.
How much are you planning to spend on your holiday dinner? From the turkey to all the fixin's, the cost to feed a family a holiday meal can be expensive. But Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan introduces us to a woman who says that with some planning, many families can prepare a feast for much, much less.
Some say college is the best four years of your life. But in this tough economy, the thought of paying for it, is causing some people to change their plans.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has opened a newly renovated, customer-friendly liquor store on South Columbus Boulevard, near Ikea.
Need to get away? Just because your ticket says "coach" doesn't mean you can't travel first class! 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about some ways travelers are getting upgrades.
"We're up four cents just this weekend, and up seven cents from just a week ago," notes Midatlantic AAA spokeswoman Jana Tidwell.
So what's going to be one of the hottest gifts to give this holiday season? Industry insiders say it's virtual gift cards.
A new "energyworks" program is available to help home and business owners save money in Philadelphia and its immediate suburbs. The region is taking advantage of a $25-million federal grant.
The holiday shopping season is underway, and again this year, gift cards promise to be a popular gift-giving item, but they will be more consumer friendly this year.
The holiday shopping rush is right around the corner. You'll want to save where ever you can. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan shares three of his favorite ways to enjoy more, but spend less!
Holiday shopping season is around the corner. So is the sting of paying for the perfect gift. But as CBS 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan discovered, you can reap some rewards for yourself and you don't have to use a credit card.
Since the financial crisis first began millions of people across the country have lost their jobs. Many of them still haven't found work. But as 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, for a lucky few the shakeup was a godsend.
Have you received an offer in the mail to save you money on your electric bill? If you haven't gotten one chances are, it's on its way.
The Air Transport Association is expecting a 3.5-percent increase in passengers travelling during the Thanksgiving holiday, which runs from November 19th through the 30th.
They're a staple of big cities in China and other Asian nations: nightmarkets featuring vendors, exotic foods, and live entertainment.
When was the last time you really looked over the paperwork that comes with your insurance bill? As 3 On Your Side's consumer reporter Jim Donovan found, it could mean the difference between being covered and being dropped!
The recent stock market downturn affected many Americans, some more than others. But it seems that even in a bad economy, women might be better investors overall.
It's fast, easy and convenient. E-ZPass allows drivers to pay their tolls electronically and keeps them moving. But it's not always accurate.
It's the time of year when temperatures begin to drop and gas and electric bills begin to rise. If you think that you'll have problems paying your home heating bills this winter, help may be only an application away, a LIHEAP application
As 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, some days of the week may be better than others when surfing for deals on the web.
The holiday season is right around the corner, which means now is the time to be making your travel plans. So 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has money saving advice for cutting costs.
How high is your credit score? A good credit score dictates the interest rate that you'll get for loans, or whether you'll even be approved in the first place.
When it comes to buying a vehicle, are you a used car person or a new car person? If you're in looking to buy used, you could be in trouble.
Are you finding it difficult to pay your bills? Are past due notices filling up your mailbox? If the troubled economy has taken a toll on your finances, there are people that want to help.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Mustang Expediting in Aston says profitability is practically running on empty with rising gas prices.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
A shooting in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday night has left two people dead and three others injured, police said.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Mustang Expediting in Aston says profitability is practically running on empty with rising gas prices.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
Mustang Expediting in Aston says profitability is practically running on empty with rising gas prices.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
Cindy Dresser is accused of abusing at least two children while working as a home health nurse in Bucks and Delaware counties.
The Parkside Council president allegedly spent more than $2,000 of taxpayers' money to fill his personal vehicles with gas with a borough-issued card.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
An 18-year-old man was charged in a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist in Deptford dead Monday night.
A video from Saturday morning shows masked individuals breaking the window of Saifo Auto Group before stealing three high-end used cars.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others 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.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
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.
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.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
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.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Phillies prized prospect Andrew Painter is set to make his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals.
An international student-athlete at Thomas Jefferson University completed a four-year-long mission of seeing all 50 states' license plates.
Joey Wiemer tied a Major League record by reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances of the season as the Nationals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-2 win over the Phillies.
Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
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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.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders held a ceremonial flag raising to honor the contributions of transgender people in Philadelphia and across the nation.
A university spokesperson said in an emailed response that the school is committed to confronting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination and has "taken multiple steps to prevent and address these despicable events." Penn plans to appeal.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night.
For the first time in more than three years, the national average price of gas has jumped to more than $4 a gallon.
Doctors said the yo-yo of warm and cool temperatures is causing allergy symptoms to fluctuate.