Philadelphia's Tough Kensington Neighborhood On The Rise
In the last year, a real estate survey shows that rentals grew by 13 percent, and that's encouraging for neighborhood activists.
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In the last year, a real estate survey shows that rentals grew by 13 percent, and that's encouraging for neighborhood activists.
The housing market is roaring back to life. Here are some tips you should know if you're thinking of selling your home on your own.
If you're in the market for a vacation home but aren't sure where to buy, there are two nearby spots that should be on your radar – and probably already are.
As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, realtors are knocking on doors and making cold calls to put their customers into houses that aren't even on the market.
Movoto says they surveyed the 50 most populous cities across the nations and ranked them from one to 50 on ten different criterion.
Officials had expected about 30,000 requests of first level reviews. The Nutter Administration's spin on the lower tally: many people are on board with their new value.
The parents of a young Pennsylvania girl who was sexually molested by their neighbor have sued the man in a bid to force him to buy their house.
While state laws differ, in general home sellers must disclose to potential buyers known physical defects like a basement that floods or the presence of lead paint but things like a murder that happened in the house don't have to be revealed.
Often desperate times call for desperate measures, but before you shell out money to a company to help save your home, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has a warning for you.
Sixty-seven-year-old Charles Sherd has lived in his home on Cantrell Street in South Philadelphia for more than 35 years.
A Montgomery County pastor and three others have been convicted of engaging in a scheme to defraud Chase Manhattan Bank by fraudulently obtaining home loans of more than $6 million.
Princeton University is offering a deal -- or a steal -- to potential homeowners.
Planning to sell your home? You may want to wait until 2016 before listing it.
Having problems paying your mortgage? Some new rules have been announced by the federal government to protect homeowners from foreclosure. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at some of them, and explains what they mean for borrowers.
Ask any real estate agent and they'll tell you the last couple of years have not been the easiest, but things are poised for change in the upcoming spring market.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about the big settlements reached today between some national banks and the federal government.
For area children looking to rake in the candy this Halloween, there's good news.
New home sales increased 3.6 % percent in July; that's 25% more than this time last year.
A major real estate company survey finds people are getting more bullish on home ownership.
The New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency is offering mortgage rates of 3.75 percent for qualified first time home buyers, and 2.88 percent for police and fire fighters.
It's been a busy winter for realtors along the Jersey Shore. Demand for rental units is surging.
The five bedroom house on Maine Avenue in Cherry Hill was once the life of luxury. But now the home in an upper middle class neighborhood is in foreclosure, up for a sheriff's sale in March.
If you own a home in New Jersey, you have or soon will receive that green postcard indicating the tax assessed value of the property.
Plunging home prices, foreclosures, and short sales have made real estate a buyers market the past few years. Will this year be any different?
Many people now take school "catchment" zones into consideration when looking to buy a family home.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
Virginia Giuffre, who spoke out against Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew, "was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking," her family said.
Colin Rea (1-0) limited Philadelphia to three hits over five scoreless innings for the win.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up a spot to select Jihaad Campbell at No. 31 overall. The front office had a good idea of the player they were getting. Campbell certainly stood out.
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested in a takedown of an organized car theft ring in New Jersey, authorities announced Friday.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
Virginia Giuffre, who spoke out against Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew, "was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking," her family said.
The 2025 NFL draft is underway. Track every pick by the Philadelphia Eagles here.
Colin Rea (1-0) limited Philadelphia to three hits over five scoreless innings for the win.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. His parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn't go cold.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Hatfield police are investigating after they say a person was assaulted by a masked suspect while leaving an apartment complex early Thursday morning.
From understanding inflation to how compound interest works, many consumers struggle with the fundamental financial concepts.
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested in a takedown of an organized car theft ring in New Jersey, authorities announced Friday.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
Glassboro police say a man shot into a 71-year-old woman's car, broke her window, and fled with her purse.
Century Bakery in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is asking customers who wear strong perfumes or colognes to use their drive-thru instead of ordering inside the store.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
April 26 has officially become known as Diabetic Eye Screening Day in Pennsylvania. There will be free screenings to help prevent vision loss for people with diabetes.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Colin Rea (1-0) limited Philadelphia to three hits over five scoreless innings for the win.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up a spot to select Jihaad Campbell at No. 31 overall. The front office had a good idea of the player they were getting. Campbell certainly stood out.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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.
Jihaad Campbell, the Philadelphia Eagles' first-round draft pick, talks to the media on Friday at the training facility in Philadelphia.
Transplant patients who are now part of each other had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction at Temple Hospital on Friday. Stephanie Stahl was there for the big moment.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
It won't be long before the summer blockbusters hit movie theaters and after a long wait, a much-anticipated sequel is in theaters right now. “The Accountant 2”, like the first film, is directed by former University of Pennsylvania student/athlete Gavin O’Connor and he is more than ready for you to see his film. Ukee Washington reports.
Safely discarding medications that are no longer needed. There's an opportunity to do that in the Philadelphia area. Saturday, April 26, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Stephanie Stahl reports on why it's so important.