3 On Your Side: Reminders On How To Make The Most Of Old Smartphones
For those with a shiny new smartphone in-hand this week, it's always worth a few key reminders to protect that device and to make the most of the old one.
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For those with a shiny new smartphone in-hand this week, it's always worth a few key reminders to protect that device and to make the most of the old one.
Tuesday, September 29 is National Coffee Day.
It's a little black car that's been talked about as much as the famous passenger riding inside. When Pope Francis stepped off his plane in Philadelphia, it wasn't a limousine standing by to transport him around.
Grocery chain Whole Foods is cutting about 1,500 jobs over the next eight weeks as it looks to lower prices and keep up with competition.
Wawa will be celebrating National Coffee Day on September 29.
Summer may be over but one of the best times to vacation is just getting started. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at what's called the "fall shoulder season" for travel, which can be a great time for you to find good deals.
The TSA is on track to set a record for the number of guns it has confiscated across the United States this year. But as 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan shows us that is just one of the surprising things passengers try to get past security.
Ripoffs take a lot of different forms. And for older folks, much of it happens through the mail or over the phone. But truth be told, state officials insist anyone can be a victim, often without realizing it.
Families with college students are already navigating the costs of tuition and textbooks for the fall semester and it's not always easy. But parents of high school students can be taking steps to ease that burden even before choosing school to attend. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains.
Starbucks says its mobile app that lets people order and pay in advance will be available nationally starting Tuesday. That means lattes, breakfast sandwiches and other items you want could theoretically be waiting for you by the time you arrive.
How would you like to get cash from an ATM without the hassle of pulling out your bank card and having to punch in a PIN number? Several companies are releasing apps that allow you to get money from an ATM using your smart phone. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has the details.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state on Friday was $2.04, down 7 cents from last week.
With the news that Queen Elizabeth has become the longest reigning British monarch in history came social media questions about why Americans should even be mildly interested. Getaway seekers of history do care.
From the coffee shop to the taxi cab, new technology can pose some tricky tipping situations. To tip or not to tip? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan looks at some modern day tipping questions.
Toys R Us says it won't hire as many holiday season employees as it did last year, but the toy and baby products retailer says it will give current employees and seasonal workers a chance to work more hours.
Are your children as safe as they can be when riding in the car? It's a question that federal transportation agencies and safety organizations want parents to focus on this week. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has a checklist for parents, plus a look at where to get help if they need it.
Having a good credit score these days is very important. But do you even know what goes into your score? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that many people are confused on how to achieve a high score.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane has announced a settlement with a number of businesses which operated a Philadelphia furniture store known as "Furniture Sir-Plus."
Scalpers are trying to turn the tickets given away for the Papal Mass into an opportunity.
She says they kept calling, trying to collect a debt that she didn't owe. Now a Philadelphia woman is taking Comcast to court.
The swimming pool is still open, the temperatures still warm, and the kids are barely back in school. So isn't it way too early to think about the holidays?
Macy's says it will close 35 to 40 stores in early 2016, or as much as 5 percent of its namesake department stores.
Did you spend any time on a plane this summer? Three out of four flyers in a recent survey complained about the size of their seat. If you think planes feel a bit more cramped than you remember, that's because they probably are. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us what we can expect to see next.
The recall involves four-door Versa sedans from the model years 2012 to 2015 that were made between June 9, 2011, and March 11, 2015, and 2014 and 2015 Versa Note hatchbacks made between April 23, 2013 and March 11, 2015.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Ny'Leek Ellison, the boy paralyzed in a hit-and-run in Chester, Pennsylvania, last year, has died.
The Philadelphia area can expect a chilly Sunday morning, but warmer temperatures are in sight.
Joel Embiid scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Jake Burger and Corey Seager each homered as the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies in 10 innings.
Ny'Leek Ellison, the boy paralyzed in a hit-and-run in Chester, Pennsylvania, last year, has died.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
A number of street closures and parking restrictions are in effect across Philadelphia on March 29 for the annual Love Run Half Marathon and 7K.
The Philadelphia area can expect a chilly Sunday morning, but warmer temperatures are in sight.
Joel Embiid scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Ny'Leek Ellison, the boy paralyzed in a hit-and-run in Chester, Pennsylvania, last year, has died.
A number of street closures and parking restrictions are in effect across Philadelphia on March 29 for the annual Love Run Half Marathon and 7K.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
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.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
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.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
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.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Joel Embiid scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Jake Burger and Corey Seager each homered as the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies in 10 innings.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
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.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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 Philadelphia area can expect cold temperatures Sunday before the rest of the week turns warmer and rainier. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Family, friends and community members gathered in Chester, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening to remember Ny'Leek Ellison, the boy who was paralyzed from the neck down in a hit-and-run crash last year. He died earlier this week.
Repairs are complete after a water main break in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, but the boil water advisory remains in effect as of Saturday evening, officials say.
The Philadelphia area can expect a chilly Sunday morning before warmer temperatures move in later in the week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Protesters filled the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia Saturday for the latest "No Kings" rally. The event was one of thousands planned around the country.