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.
Police say a 14-year-old and an 11-year-old threw rocks and sticks off an overpass over Route 30 in Valley Township, Pennsylvania.
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.
Police say a 14-year-old and an 11-year-old threw rocks and sticks off an overpass over Route 30 in Valley Township, Pennsylvania.
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.
Police say a 14-year-old and an 11-year-old threw rocks and sticks off an overpass over Route 30 in Valley Township, Pennsylvania.
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.
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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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.