Phila. Lawmakers Move Toward Regulating, and Taxing, Airbnb Room Rentals
Rental of rooms or entire homes through web sites like Airbnb is currently illegal in Philadelphia, because the zoning code doesn't allow it.
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Rental of rooms or entire homes through web sites like Airbnb is currently illegal in Philadelphia, because the zoning code doesn't allow it.
It's an expense that can catch many new parents off guard, childcare. As 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, budgeting for child care should start taking place even before the baby arrives.
The Internal Revenue Service is launching a criminal investigation after revealing that information on more than 100,000 tax payers was accessed by thieves online.
The credit is reflected on the homeowner's third-quarter tax bill.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at how that optimism is translating into actual opportunities.
The PacSun shirt, which featured an upside-down American flag, sparked controversy over Memorial Day weekend.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says gas prices are nearly one dollar less than this time last year, and the lowest for a Memorial Day Weekend in five years.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says that while the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state on Friday was $2.53, up two cents from last week, prices are down from a year ago.
The biggest recall in automotive history involving exploding air bags is causing lots of confusion for consumers. With nearly 34 million airbags needing to be replaced, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that most drivers don't even know if their vehicle is affected and likely won't know for some time.
The board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority has given a thumbs-up to a system called Pango, a free smartphone app that allows you to feed the meter (or kiosk) with your cell phone.
You might want to make a stop and pick up a lottery ticket.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at drivers' plans for the Memorial Day weekend.
The Midwest price of a dozen large eggs rose to $1.88. That's 58 percent higher than they were a month ago when the bird flu first hit Iowa chicken farms.
It's now the largest auto recall in U.S. history. Nearly 34 million airbags were declared defective today by the Japanese company that made them. This is an expansion of a previous recall and comes after a year of back and forth between safety regulators and the world's largest airbag manufacturer, Takata Corp.
Consumer Reports says that one-third of the sunscreens they tested did not offer the protection they promised on the label.
First comes a loud crash, then glass shattering in their car. Many people across the country have had it happen to them, a sunroof explosion! 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has more on the potentially dangerous problem.
There's plenty for new college grads to celebrate at this time of year, but there's also plenty to do to make sure post-college life is on the right financial footing. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan offers some advice for new grads looking to build a credit history.
The Food & Drug Administration said last week that California-based OC Raw Dog has recalled its Turkey & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state on Friday was $2.51, down a penny from last week.
Passengers along Amtrak's northeast corridor will have to figure out other ways to get to their destination for a few more days.
Some travelers just outside 30th Street Station got creative, and some strangers became friends.
While cookie sales officially kick off Jan. 15, Girl Scouts have been preparing for weeks.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting fines this week.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson hasn't played since Week 11 vs. the Detroit Lions due to a Lisfranc injury.
Former detectives Frank Jastrzembski and Manuel Santiago were sentenced to probation after being convicted of perjury in connection with a homicide case.
Fire crews responded to the collapse shortly before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Hansberry Street, dispatch said.
While cookie sales officially kick off Jan. 15, Girl Scouts have been preparing for weeks.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting fines this week.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson hasn't played since Week 11 vs. the Detroit Lions due to a Lisfranc injury.
While cookie sales officially kick off Jan. 15, Girl Scouts have been preparing for weeks.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting fines this week.
Former detectives Frank Jastrzembski and Manuel Santiago were sentenced to probation after being convicted of perjury in connection with a homicide case.
CBS News Philadelphia's Heart of Pride special has been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in the "Outstanding TV Journalism – Long-Form" category.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Blood donation centers across the Philadelphia region are urging healthy donors to step forward after several factors stifled donations.
Police in Washington Township are investigating after a suspect broke into a home and tried to enter two others.
Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen said doubling down on the department's drone program helps make the city safer.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said a dead whale, tentatively identified as a Fin whale, was found on the bow of a ship at the Gloucester City marine terminal.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Flu-like illness has reached its highest level in the U.S. in 25 years, according to updated numbers released by the CDC.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting fines this week.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson hasn't played since Week 11 vs. the Detroit Lions due to a Lisfranc injury.
Trevor Zegras scored twice for the Philadelphia Flyers in his first game against his former Anaheim team to lead them to a 5-2 win over the Ducks.
Danny Briere is focused on the future as the Flyers reach the season's midpoint in playoff contention.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean missed the last two games of the regular season with a hamstring injury.
Bruce Brown scores 19 points, including the winning bucket in overtime, to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 125-124 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a partly cloudy Wednesday night.
The 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards recognizes and honors "fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and the issues that affect their lives."
The suspect who attempted to steal a man's package and fired shots at officers got away, according to Philadelphia police.
Ocean City's Planning Board is holding a meeting on Wednesday night to discuss the boardwalk property that has been a source of division in the shore town.
Truckloads of cookies were unloaded Wednesday afternoon at the Shelly Ridge Service Center in Lafayette Hill, where thousands of boxes will be distributed to local Girl Scout troops ahead of sales beginning next week.