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With the New Year comes new ways for many to save on their electric bills. 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains.
Many a New Year resolution has to do with health: quitting smoking or losing weight, for example.
Homebuilders in Pennsylvania say a new law mandating sprinklers in many new homes could add significantly to the price of a house.
Have you been to any electronics stores this holiday season? Chances are that you've seen at least a few items that are marked refurbished or refreshed. But what exactly does that mean?
Shoppers have been out in force at area malls as Christmas rapidly approaches, and they're expecting good prices.
People who turned their money over to Carr Miller Capital were promised a 10-15 percent annual return on their investments.
One of the hottest spots for holiday shopping isn't the mall -- it's the local pawn shop.
The warmth and glow of a fireplace can really make your home feel cozy. Adding a fireplace is also a good way to increase your home's appeal.
Do you have any high tech gadgets on your holiday shopping list? If it's a big ticket item you might be tempted to buy an extended warranty. But how do you know if they're worth the cost?
It appears there's some good news for customers who bought windows and doors through a Bucks County company that abruptly shut its doors last week.
Parents may bristle at the cost of an extra airline ticket for a child under age 2, but medical experts say in mommy or daddy's lap is no way for a baby to fly.
Want to get away? What if we told you there's a way to travel in luxury at a low price that will have you flying high?
Do you hate filling out those pesky rebate forms after making a major purchase? Well, there may be relief for consumers in New Jersey.
In this economy, all sorts of charities are desperate for donations, so choosing the best one for your money can be challenging.
A campaign that encourages African-Americans to support African-American businesses launches in full tonight with a new online hub.
How do you pay your bills each month? Do you mail in a check? Or maybe you have the money taken directly out of your accounts? Well what would you do if a company charged you an extra fee to process your payment? Believe it or not, as 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan found, it's happening more and more.
It's that time of year again -- the search for the perfect Christmas tree begins for many Delaware Valley Families. One local tree retailer, with many years of experience, has some advice for you.
A traveler's dilemma is often what wine to choose when faced with unfamiliar labels away from home. Jay Lloyd found some help.
If you're trying to decide whether to use the credit card or the debit card this holiday season, here are some tips.
The toy price wars have begun! It's the annual battle to attract toy-buying parents during the holiday season. But which stores are offering the best deals?
If you're heading through the airport to get to your Thanksgiving destination, plan ahead to avoid some hassles.
Mom and Pop shops in the Philadelphia area are usually overshadowed by the national chains and big box stores on Black Friday, but this year there's something to help them prop up their holiday sales this weekend.
A masked man pointed an AR-style rifle at another man in an armed robbery in Philadelphia on Sunday morning, according to police.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
A look inside one Philadelphia school where students don't have access to their phones for the whole day.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
A masked man pointed an AR-style rifle at another man in an armed robbery in Philadelphia on Sunday morning, according to police.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
A look inside one Philadelphia school where students don't have access to their phones for the whole day.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
A masked man pointed an AR-style rifle at another man in an armed robbery in Philadelphia on Sunday morning, according to police.
A look inside one Philadelphia school where students don't have access to their phones for the whole day.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, officials said.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
Crews are clearing debris and assessing damage after a powerful tornado ripped through Dover, Delaware, Thursday evening.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Alec Bohm tripled in the 10th inning, driving in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night.
East Side Little League of West Chester is the latest team from the Philadelphia region to make the Little League Baseball World Series.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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."
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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 Montgomery County DA's Office says there was a call around midnight about an attempted break-in at a house on Snyder Road in Upper Pottsgrove Township.
Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run near Broad Street and Glenwood Avenue that happened Sunday night.
As we continue to celebrate Black Business Month, photojournalist Tommy Gardiner takes us inside Cathryn’s Cake Salon in West Oak Lane, which opened in 2013.
The director of the Jackson Township park says the birth of the birds is a "testament to the care" their animals recieve.
Construction work is underway on the Market Street Bridge in Center City.