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Even if you think it's too soon to start holiday shopping, you might consider sitting down to plan your budget and spending. As 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, it could save you money in the end.
Wearable tech devices, it seems that every time you turn around they're getting smaller, and now many new devices are meant for kids. Like the grown-up gadgets, some are designed to turn fitness into fun. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, others are more focused on safety.
To buy or not to buy, how do you know when you're getting a really good deal? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan heads straight to the experts and offers advice for November bargain hunters.
Baby-food maker Gerber is being accused by the government of claiming falsely that its Good Start Gentle formula can prevent or reduce allergies in children.
After reporting disappointing quarterly sales Thursday, Starbucks said it will offer a delivery option on its mobile app in select areas of the U.S starting next year.
It's no secret that Victoria's Secret uses thin models for its campaigns, but add the words "perfect body" and that will stir up the perfect debate.
When you go out to eat how closely do you look at the menu? You may not realize it, but the way a menu is set up can influence you to pick dishes that will earn the restaurant the highest profit. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds it all boils down to a few critical details.
Bankrate finds 39 percent of 18 to 29-year-olds are more likely to turn their backs to the markets and choose cash as their number one long term investment.
The recall affects Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles from the 2007 and 2008 model years.
The warning comes after the Better Business Bureau reported fraudulent websites purporting to be soliciting donations for the fight against Ebola have been reported in New York.
Those looking to score the free roof must be Bucks County residents who own the home they live in. They also have to be current on mortgage payments.
3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan looks at the rankings and has tells us about a popular feature that's being blamed as a big problem in new vehicles.
Staying within a budget can be time consuming, a headache and a chore that many people struggle to handle. But 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan shows a way you can pay bills and balance accounts, and it's as easy as texting your friends.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, the terms used in automotive ads and on the car lot, may be confusing.
Panic is a scammer's best friend, says Mary Bach, chair of AARP Pennsylvania's Consumer Issues Task Force.
The deal, worth nearly $2 billion, needed City Council approval but the legislation was never introduced, nor hearings scheduled.
Going out this weekend and need to find a sitter to watch the kids? Well these days more and more boys are getting into the baby-sitting business. 3 On your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds they're signing up for kid duty after realizing they can earn big bucks.
Evenflo is recalling more than 202,000 rear-facing infant seats because the buckles can become difficult to unlatch.
A company that sold crab meat in several states has recalled it after finding it was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice for fans seeking the best seats.
When a problem such as chronic illness or unemployment leaves the resident with an inability to pay taxes for a time, the trouble may compound.
There are now quite a few gas stations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey where you can find regular gas for under $3.00 a gallon.
What began with one father and his children has since grown into Full Force Nation, an 18-team basketball league serving more than 200 young people throughout the year.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman, moments after her rideshare dropped her off.
Showers and thunderstorms return during the afternoon Monday in the Philadelphia region as heat and humidity begin to build.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
What began with one father and his children has since grown into Full Force Nation, an 18-team basketball league serving more than 200 young people throughout the year.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman, moments after her rideshare dropped her off.
Sixers fans lined up at Mitchell & Ness' flagship store to get their hands on newly released merchandise celebrating LeBron James' arrival.
Showers and thunderstorms return during the afternoon Monday in the Philadelphia region as heat and humidity begin to build.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
What began with one father and his children has since grown into Full Force Nation, an 18-team basketball league serving more than 200 young people throughout the year.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman, moments after her rideshare dropped her off.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Christmas came early at Shriners Children's Hospital as members of the Centurion Motorcycle Club dropped off gifts and delivered joy to the kids during their annual toy run.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
Sixers fans lined up at Mitchell & Ness' flagship store to get their hands on newly released merchandise celebrating LeBron James' arrival.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the Sixers and reunite with LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Grizzlies, according to a report.
LeBron James has announced he's joining the Philadelphia 76ers, calling it the "last decision" of his playing career.
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."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
A rec center has become much more than a place to play. In this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a father who turned a simple game of basketball into a lifelong for hundreds of young people.
Humidity is on the rise Monday, with scattered showers possible. But Meteorologist Kate Bilo says the real threat for severe storms across the Philadelphia region is on Tuesday.
Police are searching for a driver accused of a deadly hit-and-run in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday morning. Reporter Brandon Goldner has the latest on the investigation.
Andrew Kozak is tracking storms in the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Philadelphia-based animal shelter and adoption center said it's over capacity.