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On Capitol Hill this week, panels are looking at the looming crisis of student loan debt. With a new graduating class facing their tabs, 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan looks at ways to manage college debt wisely.
Internet denizens are taking a stand against suspicionless surveillance.
The warehouse club, owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said the card will be co-branded with MasterCard and will be available this month.
According to the organization, most people choose to mark the occasion with a simple greeting card – 64.1% pick paper over gifts.
As 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, some companies are now including clauses in their contracts that will limit your ability to give them an online review.
3 On Your Side Consumer reporter Jim Donovan has some advice for safe summer driving.
A New Jersey health department survey finds the majority of residents in a town where a train derailed and released a noxious gas reported new or worsening health problems within weeks.
Prosecutors say they had seven witnesses ready to go who would have told the judge they contracted with the Tollefson, 61, for sports packages and gave him money, but never received anything.
According to the Attorney General, employment schemes are among the most common and oldest forms of consumer fraud.
Mayor Nutter wants to sell the city-owned utility to a Connecticut firm called UIL for $1.86 billion.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about the "Sucker List".
It's safe to drink the water again in Montgomery County, Pa.
Toyota said Thursday it's recalling 516,000 vehicles worldwide — including 430,500 in the U.S. — for three separate safety problems, including brakes that can activate without warning.
One obstacle on the Pennsylvania side of the Walt Whitman is about to disappear.
It's all the buzz on social media with these so-called secret menus spreading on Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere. So we asked 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan to check it out.
The number of recalls issued this year by the nation's top carmaker rose Tuesday to 29 as GM announced four separate actions affecting 2.4 million cars and trucks. While no fatalities were involved in the latest recalls, the problems were serious enough that GM has temporarily halted sales of the vehicles.
We've all been there. You're just about to sit down to dinner and get interrupted by another annoying robocall. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, inventors have come up with a way to cut off the calls before you even pick up.
If you're booking a trip for the whole family this summer, 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan has some simple ways to save.
Are you planning a big summer vacation? You may be weighing whether to buy travel insurance, just in case something happens while you're away or even before you go. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, just because you've got insurance, doesn't mean getting a payout will be easy.
How much money do you keep in your wallet? As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, Americans are carrying less cash these days, and it's by choice.
Do you know how to advise your child about ways to spend that money that will make a difference?
That's what 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan wanted to find out, along with what the City is doing to stop rogue tow truck companies.
The Phillies acquired Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pirates, days after Pittsburgh designated the pitcher for assignment.
The Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, two days after the Birds' loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round.
Philadelphia police are looking for a blue Jeep that they say was involved in a homicide in Northeast Philadelphia in December.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Temple University assistant men's basketball coach Bill Courtney has died suddenly, the school announced Tuesday. He was 55.
The Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, two days after the Birds' loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round.
A 16-year-old boy was shot to death inside a Chipotle bathroom on the edge of Temple University's campus as students returned to school for the spring semester.
The Phillies acquired Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pirates, days after Pittsburgh designated the pitcher for assignment.
Philadelphia police are looking for a blue Jeep that they say was involved in a homicide in Northeast Philadelphia in December.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
The Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, two days after the Birds' loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round.
Philadelphia police are looking for a blue Jeep that they say was involved in a homicide in Northeast Philadelphia in December.
A man followed a woman home and exposed himself before fleeing with money from her purse, Philadelphia police say.
A SWAT team arrested murder suspect Ziyker Washington in Philadelphia after he spent more than a month on the run for a killing in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
It'll happen at 3 p.m. at the New Jersey State House.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Members of the New Jersey Group 5 state champions, Washington Township, were honored by state legislators Monday.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
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.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
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.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
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.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
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 Phillies acquired Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pirates, days after Pittsburgh designated the pitcher for assignment.
The Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, two days after the Birds' loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Temple University assistant men's basketball coach Bill Courtney has died suddenly, the school announced Tuesday. He was 55.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
Trenton's new minor league hockey team officially has a name and logo. Meet the Trenton Ironhawks, the ECHL's newest franchise that will begin play in the 2026-27 season. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
Inspired by the board game and 1985 movie, "Clue" makes its premiere at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia on Jan. 20. West Chester native Madeline Raube, who plays "Mrs. Peacock," joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about the show and what antics audiences can expect.
Inspired by the board game and 1985 movie, "Clue" makes its premiere at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia on Jan. 20. West Chester native Madeline Raube, who plays "Mrs. Peacock," joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about the show and what antics audiences can expect.
Police are looking through surveillance video to find two people who may have been involved in a deadly shooting inside a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University. A 16-year-old boy was found shot inside the restroom's bathroom on Monday night.
After mild days on Tuesday and Wednesday, we will have rain and snow arriving Wednesday night. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.