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Maybe it's the long lines or the extra fees, but it seems a lot of travelers think those airport luggage scales are incorrect. There's reason to be skeptical.
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Maybe it's the long lines or the extra fees, but it seems a lot of travelers think those airport luggage scales are incorrect. There's reason to be skeptical.
Customers of the "You Dirty Dog Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash," in the 900 block of North Third Street, put tokens into the automated K9000 machines -- the first such machines in Philadelphia.
How would you like to get a reward for eating out? Does it sound too good to be true? Well it's not!
A new real estate report finds that 28 percent of homeowners in the United States are "underwater" on their mortgages. That means that they owe more on their homes than they are currently worth.
Summer is just around the corner. It's time for the sun, the surf, and scams! One couple renting out their shore home almost got taken for thousands of dollars.
Did you do any house cleaning this past weekend? Well you may have missed the dirtiest thing in your home and not even realized it. 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan tells us about a new study that may have you thinking twice about what's clean and what's not.
Philadelphia's ban on handheld cell phone use while driving remains fully in effect, according to local officials, despite a ruling late last week that overturned a similar law in Allentown, Pa.
You'll be able to get free comic books Saturday at participating stores in the area.
The cost of crude oil dropped 10 percent to close out the week at about $97 per barrel. Lower crude oil prices will eventually drive down the cost of gas.
It's one of the most popular places for lunch these days: your local salad bar! 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan shows you how to be "salad bar smart."
If $4 a gallon gas prices aren't enough to drive you crazy, wait until you see what happens if you don't fill up your rental car tank.
How often does this happen to you? You call a business only to be directed through a maze of automated voices. But there is hope. 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan shares some tips so that you can talk to a human.
A Montgomery County bicycle shop is doing its part to help area residents beat the high price of gasoline at the pumps.
The Bermuda Isles, with their British flair, were my home for nearly five years. There have been many changes in the last half decade, but none so dramatic as we see now.
How would you feel about your boss getting a peek at your credit history? If you're out of a job and you're looking for work it's very possible you may be asked to share that information.
There's some good news for homeowners who are facing financial hardships and struggling to meet their mortgage payments. A new mortgage help center opened today in our area.
The FBI says emails appear to come from your friends, claiming to show either photos of bin Laden dead or a video of his death. But it's actually a virus or malware that could steal personal information or cause your entire system to crash.
It's May, a big month for college graduations, along with all the cards comes the first repayment statement for college loans.
They're some of the most popular ways people are getting big discount deals on everything from spa treatments to eating out. But what if you buy into a deal and then change your mind or you're running out of time to use it?
The US State Department has issued a worldwide travel "alert" following the death of Osama Bin Laden, but local travel agents say there are no widespread cancellations yet.
It's lurking in the nation's sewers, and even as close as the sewage line that runs from your house to the main. It's called FOG -- for accumulated fats, oils and grease. In Philly, it's FROG, since the water department includes tree roots.
All they wanted was to take a free trip. Instead they're now among hundreds of hopeful travelers who were ripped off, and it all started with an offer on a postcard.
Three years out of college and feeling secure about her job, Stephanie Pincus is sure this is the right time to buy.
Buying your first home can be a very exciting time, but it can also cause a lot of anxiety -- especially when it comes to the application process for securing a mortgage.
"Six-twenty was a high credit score four to five years ago -- it was a good one," notes one mortgage expert. "Today, purchasers are getting penalized even if they have a 700 credit score."
The number of immigration detainees without criminal records held in detention after getting arrested by ICE has increased by over 2,000% since the start of the second Trump administration.
The School District of Philadelphia is under investigation by a Congressional committee for alleged antisemitism.
Extra time and windshield wipers will be needed in the Philadelphia Wednesday morning and evening as rain moves through the region.
Anthony Black scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the first half and the Orlando Magic routed the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 in an NBA Cup game.
A 19-year-old man is wanted for shooting and killing a 46-year-old man in Strawberry Mansion Tuesday morning, Philadelphia police said.
The number of immigration detainees without criminal records held in detention after getting arrested by ICE has increased by over 2,000% since the start of the second Trump administration.
Extra time and windshield wipers will be needed in the Philadelphia Wednesday morning and evening as rain moves through the region.
Pennsylvania is the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair style, type or texture.
The School District of Philadelphia is under investigation by a Congressional committee for alleged antisemitism.
Anthony Black scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the first half and the Orlando Magic routed the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 in an NBA Cup game.
The School District of Philadelphia is under investigation by a Congressional committee for alleged antisemitism.
A 19-year-old man is wanted for shooting and killing a 46-year-old man in Strawberry Mansion Tuesday morning, Philadelphia police said.
A beloved dinosaur statue in Manayunk was replaced after someone snapped off its head in an apparent act of vandalism.
The government shutdown might be over, but some in Philadelphia are still dealing with the fallout.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
A man wearing a wolf mask has been charged in connection with the burglary of a marijuana shop in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said a 17-year-old was charged with murder after his mother was found stabbed multiple times in a Mays Landing
It was a wild sight to see Friday morning in a Gloucester County neigh-borhood after a horse led police on a chase through the area.
A shooting inside a Cherry Hill recording studio Thursday left a 36-year-old man injured, officials said.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
A man was killed and another was injured in separate Wilmington shootings Sunday night, police said.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
After 90% of his body was burned in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, 10-year-old Ramesses is close to getting out of the hospital.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
SEPTA says trains on the Chestnut Hill West and Fox Chase lines will be canceled in the morning and later in the day Tuesday.
Anthony Black scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the first half and the Orlando Magic routed the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is dealing with multiple injuries heading into Week 13 vs. the Chicago Bears on Black Friday.
After a lackluster year for tourism, the U.S. is likely to see a jump in international visitors for the 2026 World Cup, economists say.
Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez received a $2,678,437 bonus under an initiative to direct more money to top younger players.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brandon Hagel had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Monday night.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
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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.
Philadelphia International Airport just opened a brand new LEGO store in between Terminal B and Terminal C. The store includes a lifesize sculpture of a Mummer holding a saxophone, a nod to the city's Mummers Parade tradition on New Year's Day.
A possible SEPTA strike is looming as the authority negotiates with a union that represents thousands of workers. While SEPTA has claimed that negotiations were successful, Transit Workers Union Local 234 says that's not true.
A lawsuit filed by a former Campbell's Soup employee alleges Martin Bally made racist comments about Indian workers and said Campbell's Soup is "highly processed food" for poor people. Bally has since been placed on leave and Campbell's said his language doesn't reflect the company's values.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region will be under a NEXT Weather Alert Wednesday as rain hits the Delaware Valley before Thanksgiving.
Holiday travel is underway in the Philadelphia region before Thanksgiving. AAA expects the roads to be busier than last year.