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Child care is a major expense for many families. It's also an area where they want to get the very best. Despite that, there are still some areas where families can trim costs. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at the numbers.
Leaving pets locked in cars is never safe. But when the temperature soars like today, it can be deadly. 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan has more.
Thursday, July 30th is National Cheesecake Day. To celebrate, eight Corner Bakery Cafe locations in our region will be giving out free cheesecake!
Now that the economy is starting to improve, many Americans are hoping to clean up their finances, pay down debt and improve a credit score. But 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan warns, you better do your homework first!
So here's a question for you. When was the last time that you shopped around for car insurance? A new survey finds that 1 in 3 drivers never shops around, and as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan reminds us, that could be costing them in the long run.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state on Friday was $2.54, down 3 cents from last week.
Authorities say customers paid for furniture that was never delivered and then were promised refunds that they never received. The operators of several Philadelphia furniture stores are in hot water tonight after customers claim they were ripped off. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that they operated under a number of different business names, but were commonly known as Furniture Sir-Plus.
Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, many of those being targeted by online dating scams are senior citizens.
The fix is for cars, trucks, and SUVs that use Chrysler's Uconnect feature, an Internet-connected dashboard system.
An annual report finds families spent a lot more to send students to college this past academic year.
3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, adult coloring has become extremely popular in recent months.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at an easy way to make sure your property is protected.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state on Friday was $2.57, down 2 cents from last week.
Jim Donovan shares some information on what you need to know about tenderized meat products.
CVS is warning customers that its online photo service may have suffered a data breach and has shut it down.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Illinois-based Aspen Foods is recalling nearly 2 million pounds of raw, frozen chicken products over concerns they might be contaminated with salmonella.
The deal on Iran's Nuclear Program may result in lower gas prices at the pump.
In the U.S., the recall affects 109,000 Prius V wagons from the 2012 to 2014 model years. The Prius V is known as the Prius Plus and Prius Alpha in other markets.
There have been hundreds of data breaches this year - exposing the personal information for millions of Americans. Even so, many people still don't take the necessary steps to protect themselves. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that there is a sharp contrast between what consumers say versus what they do when it involves safeguarding their personal information.
Senior farmers' market produce vouchers were distributed at Reading Terminal Market, and while Wednesday was their final distribution date here, it's not too late to pick up a voucher elsewhere.
Back in November of 2013, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association got together and released new recommendations to guide cholesterol treatment through the use of statins.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for online deal hunters. Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy are all holding big summer sales. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan sorts through who's offering what and how to make the most of these mid-July deals.
The company's sending the shoes to two of the basketball teams competing for the US in the Special Olympics World Summer Games later this month.
Do you have shoes, coats, shirts, even purses or wallets that are showing signs of wear and tear, but you can't bear to throw them out? Well you may not have to! As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, a growing number of retailers are offering to make items look new again. Sometimes even for free!
Police sources say an officer shot a man in the city's Kensington section on Saturday morning.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The region will likely end up getting a few inches of rain by the end of the Memorial Day weekend.
Most were hoping for sunny skies this holiday weekend, but they aren't going let this weather rain on their parade.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Police sources say an officer shot a man in the city's Kensington section on Saturday morning.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital will reopen Saturday, days after a power outage forced evacuations and a temporary closure.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The region will likely end up getting a few inches of rain by the end of the Memorial Day weekend.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
Police sources say an officer shot a man in the city's Kensington section on Saturday morning.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Police are investigating a set of skeletal remains found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital will reopen Saturday, days after a power outage forced evacuations and a temporary closure.
The iconic vacation destination is ringing in the big milestone year and paying homage to the resort's rich history.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
The search for a missing swimmer in Ocean City has transitioned to a recovery mission on Thursday, police said.
Visit Atlantic City says millions of dollars have been spent on advertising encouraging families to create memory-making moments down the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
It is going to be a wet Saturday, basically a washout. The same is true for the first half of Sunday with chances it will taper off for the afternoon. Precipitation is more scattered on Monday, but there's still a chance of a stray shower or storm. A day late and dollar short, nice weather returns for the return to work on Tuesday, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
The head of Jefferson Health said staff worked all night to evacuate people from Jefferson Methodist Hospital after a power outage Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Saturday morning, the hospital reopened now that power is restored, Ray Strickland reports.
Though the holiday weekend is off to a damp start across the Philadelphia area, people are still making the most of it at the Jersey Shore. Ray Strickland reports.
Philadelphia police are investigating three shootings with multiple victims that happened across the city on Friday night into Saturday morning.
The steady showers will hang around through Saturday night before beginning to let up through midday on Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.